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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: Rest Stop

06/07/2014

Rest Stop

BBC Radio 4 Extra - This American Life, Rest Stop

Nine radio producers, two days, one rest stop.

4 Extra Debut. Nine radio producers, two days, one rest stop. People just passing, and people going to work. US public radio show from 2009.

Nine radio producers. Two days. One rest stop on the New York State Thruway. In this show, we'll bring you stories of people who are just passing through, and people who are at the rest stop every day-working. One of them has worked there since 1969. A bunch of others came from Asia and eastern Europe to pour coffee for travelers. US public radio show from 2009. 
 
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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