It is a Sunday in the beginning of February 2025, and an hour of an episode of the podcast “This American Life,” is released called, “Groundhog Day.” It talks about the cultural impact around a day celebrated in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and how that day is celebrated and looked upon over time. Its hosted my Ira Glass, and he interviews B.A. Parker who was born on the same day as Groundhog day.
I did not really care that much about Groundhog Day or the movie with Bill Murray about the subject, but I still listened to the entire episode without a pause. That to me is the reason why I think “This American Life” is different compared to other podcasts. No other podcast can hold my attention for an hour dedicated to a day for groundhogs.
