This American Life

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Sometimes you raise your hand. Other times you’re just the only one left.

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Jan. 25, 2023

This American Life Hires Ike Sriskandarajah and Chris Benderev as Producers

Ike was most recently a senior reporter for Reveal, and starts in March. Chris came to our show in 2022, after more than a decade at NPR.

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