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Archive recordings of US public radio shows from the early 2000s.

Archive recordings of US public radio shows from the early 2000s, exploring contemporary American culture and society.

This American Life: Switched at Birth

15/06/2014

Switched at Birth

BBC Radio 4 Extra - This American Life, Switched at Birth

Two baby girls are born in small-town Wisconsin. Then a secret is kept for four decades.

4 Extra Debut. In summer 1951, two baby girls are born in small-town Wisconsin. Then a secret is kept for four decades. US public radio show from 2008.

Stories of people who choose not to live to the fullest, and instead make themselves numb. US public radio show from 1999. 
 
Weaving interviews, stories, and music, This American Life takes us on an intense weekly journey into the lives of ordinary and extraordinary people and situations. 
 
One of the great speech radio successes of recent years from Ira Glass and his team at Chicago Public Media.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

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