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‘This American Life’ faces rare staff cuts

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The venerable podcast This American Life is poised to reduce staff for one of the few times since its founding in 1995, Semafor has learned. In recent weeks, host Ira Glass has quietly discussed the likely cuts with the show’s top leadership.

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