Remembering Hurricane Katrina
29 August 2025 - 48 minsThis week host Jane Marie reunites with fellow This American Life alum and pulitzer prize winning journalist, Lisa Pollak, to listen to, and discuss, the stories they produced for This American Life while traveling to Houston to cover the experiences of people living through the aftermath of one of the worst disasters in US history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Ambition Monster
On today's episode, host Jane Marie sits down with Jennifer Romolini, author of the 2024 book “Ambition Monster,” a memoir about chronic overwork that was named one of the best books of the year by Esquire and Harper’s Bazaar. She is also co-host of No Country For Old Women , a podcast for women just trying to live in this world. You can find more from Jenn (including links to her books) here: Instagram:@jennromolini https://www.jenniferromolini.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hour 7 mins
3 April Finished
Dirty Dirty John Redux
In 2018, the podcast turned Bravo / Netflix series "Dirty John" was ubiquitous - at least in LA, where you couldn't go two blocks without seeing a billboard for the show. This week, the survivor of "Dirty" John Meehan's bloody attack, Terra Newell, talks to host Jane Marie about her experience being interviewed by an LA Times journalist for what she thought was only going to be a print piece in The Times, before watching her family's story explode into something much, much bigger. Don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free. Click the link below to join The Dream Plus Supercast channel for only $5 a month! https://thedream.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52 mins
27 March Finished
Brains Like Ours
In her new book Brains Like Ours: A Smart Girls Guide to Mood, Modern Life and the Science Behind Mental Health author Tyla Bee, a clinical lab scientist, helps women (and the men around them!) understand the the tiny things happening in our blood, pee, and spit that contribute to our wellbeing. Get the book here. You can also find Tyla and a bunch of resources here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 mins
20 March Finished
If Wheezles Turn Into Measles
Welp, the measles are back, baby. As of March 2026, there are roughly 1400 confirmed cases this year in the US. We speak to public health expert Dr. Olivia Zarella about what this means. Plus a little weird gossip about RFK Jr.'s brain worm. Check out Olivia's podcast, Public Health Group Chat. Don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free. Click the link below to join The Dream Plus Supercast channel for only $5 a month! https://thedream.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44 mins
13 March Finished
Green Eggs And Scams
Influencing a new generation of wellness. Don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free. Click the link below to join The Dream Plus Supercast channel for only $5 a month! https://thedream.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32 mins
5 March Finished
Magic Little Pills
Can powders, pills and juices deliver on the promise to live longer and look younger? And don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content. Click the link below to join The Dream Plus Supercast channel for only $5 a month! https://thedream.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 mins
26 February Finished