Alix Spiegel
@aspiegelnpr
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Co-founder NPR's hit podcast Invisibilia. One of the founding producers of This American Life. Science reporter NPR News. Former NYT. Writing a book!
Washington, DC
Joined August 2009
Incredibly excited that I get to write these books - the first has been banging away in my head begging to get out for over seven years! A book about story telling, and how my approach to it was shaped by my experience with music. Working with the wonderful people at Holt.
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Public radio is defunded but not defeated! An NPR friend told me that since the defunding, the public has been stepping up in huge numbers. We can make public media even stronger and better. If you have ever benefitted from my work please give! .
adoptastation.org
Help preserve independent journalism and community programming across America by adopting a public media station. Congress has voted to rescind public media's funding.
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RT @fantagraphics: Jonathan Lackman and Zachary J. Pinson are going to @PoliticsProse! They'll be discussing The Woman With Fifty Faces wit….
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This is SUCH a beautiful episode of @throughlineNPR. @ramtinarablouei thank you so much for this work!
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Podcast Episode · Throughline · 03/20/2025 · 49m
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I found today’s episode of The Daily really powerful. Kudos to all of the people who made it.
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A conversation with two political scientists who argue that there is no evidence the measures saved lives.
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Wanted to share a new audio magazine that I just heard about that seems extremely cool. Audio lovers the first issue is being released on Feb 17th and you should check it out!
signalhill.fm
The first transatlantic radio signal ever received hit an antenna attached to a kite attached to a wire attached to a tower on top of Signal Hill, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada on December 12th,...
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RT @keribla: The implications for nonprofit newsrooms are . alarming: . "H.R. 9495, would grant the secretary of the Treasury Department….
theintercept.com
A bill that would let Donald Trump unilaterally revoke tax-exempt status from nonprofits is being fast-tracked through Congress.
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RT @RadioIke: Last Sunday I followed a dedicated Puerto Rican Trump supporter in Allentown, @SamNegron161, as he explained the hidden meani….
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RT @nadiareiman: I made a story for the show this week about what a mass deportation operation can actually look like. How it can be done.….
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RT @ThisAmerLife: On the radio this weekend: For some people, Donald Trump’s victory is a hopeful thing. For others, the opposite. This wee….
thisamericanlife.org
We talk to people who helped make Trump's victory happen and some who are looking to what’s next.
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RT @BrianMannADK: My NPR editor just saved me from a mistake that would have really hurt. Everyone needs editors in life. Hug your editor (….
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RT @SherylNYT: I'm angry, too, about Bezos' @washingtonpost endorsement decision. But canceling hurts fine journalists. We need @AshleyRPar….
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RT @TonyHoWasHere: PITCH CALL: I'm looking for pitches for personal and reported essays with a tech bent for @Slate. How does technology….
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RT @TaliaBuford: . @propublica is extending the deadline for our D.C. reporter job application to Monday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. ET. So if you'….
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ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. With a team of more than 100 dedicated journalists, ProPublica covers a range of...
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RT @star_lightw: Friendos, pitch me! .Looking for: .Smart takes on news moments.Deep dives on fitness trends/how the body works.Interesting….
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Great news.
I’m so pleased to announce that @radioambulante studios and @iHeartRadio are joining forces. This new distribution deal is a huge opportunity for our company – a chance to strengthen our journalism and find new audiences.
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RT @ThisAmerLife: We're still taking applications for our next fellowship session. We’re looking for someone with great ideas and Pro Tools….
thisamericanlife.org
Our fellowship program focuses on every facet of producing this show.
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