138: The Real Thing Aug. 27, 1999 Act Two: Black Like Me Professor Glenn Loury from Boston University and John Simpkins on basketball, hockey, and what makes a real black person.
123: High Cost of Living Feb. 26, 1999 Prologue Host Ira Glass with Robert Lundin, who talks about a time in his life when he felt too alive, and how much more sane he feels now, though his life is less exciting.
Act One: How To Avoid The Everyday Irritations Of Everyday Life Jack Hitt tells the story of Charlene Riling, who nearly died, and who explains how life near to death can be better than everyday life.