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July 19, 2024

The Big Rethink

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

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A photo of President Biden talking to Rep. Seth Moulton

President Biden talks with Rep. Seth Moulton after the State of the Union address on February 7, 2023.

Jacquelyn Martin / Getty Images

Note: The internet version of this episode contains un-beeped curse words. BEEPED VERSION.

Prologue

Prologue

Ira observes that we are in a moment of national reconsideration. (2 minutes)

Act One

Fate of the Union

Zoe Chace reports on a surprising guest at the Republican National Convention: Teamsters president Sean O’Brien. (18 minutes)

By Zoe Chace
Act Two

Out on a Limb

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)

By Ira Glass
Act Three

Anything You Can Do I Can Do Backwards

Two adult sisters revisit old rivalries when they compete for a world record in typing with their pinkies. (16 minutes)

By Elna Baker; Produced by Lilly Sullivan; Edited by Nadia Reiman

Song:

“Reconsider” by Lewis Taylor

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