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
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
Winners Welcome
Two people see one of President Trump’s first executive orders and get excited, and then get to work. (30 minutes)
By Chana Joffe-Walt; Edited by Nancy Updike
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