836: The Big Rethink

from 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