Winners

Episode 872

America loves winners—now more than ever. But how do you get to a win in 2025 America? We watch someone trying to score a win in a game whose rules are being made up as she plays.

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Prologue: Ira talks to producer Diane Wu about an informal survey she’s done with the staff of This American Life about a phrase Ira says a lot that includes the word “winners.” (8 minutes)
Act One: Two people see one of President Trump’s first executive orders and get excited, and then get to work. (30 minutes)

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Winners