836: The Big Rethink

This American Life

People rethinking some of the most important relationships in their lives — with their sister, their political party, and the nominee for president.

• Prologue: Ira observes that we are in a moment of national reconsideration. (2 minutes)
• Act One: Zoe Chace reports on a surprising guest at the Republican National Convention: Teamsters president Sean O’Brien. (18 minutes)
• Act Two: Ira talks to Representative Seth Moulton about what it was like to be among the first members of Congress to call for President Joe Biden to step aside. (18 minutes)
• Act Three: Two adult sisters revisit old rivalries when they compete for a world record in typing with their pinkies. (16 minutes)

Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.org

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