David Kestenbaum

This American Life producer and correspondent, guest-hosting this episode in place of Ira Glass

David Kestenbaum (This American Life producer and correspondent, guest-hosting this episode in place of Ira Glass) hosts This American Life. Topics they speak about most include Runaway intercity bus incident.

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Runaway intercity bus incident

  • Kestenbaum reported that the bus company said the driver no longer worked there and had disobeyed his supervisor's instructions.

    “A spokesperson said the driver does not work there anymore. He had disobeyed his supervisor's instructions”

    This American Life: 892: Trapped on a Bus (Jul 20, 2026) · Listen from 8:45

  • Kestenbaum likened the passengers' situation to the feeling some people have about President Trump's conduct in office.

    “whatever you think of President Trump, maybe this is a feeling you have been experiencing”

    This American Life: 892: Trapped on a Bus (Jul 20, 2026) · Listen from 4:27

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Appearances

  • 892: Trapped on a Bus

    This American Life · Jul 20, 2026 · 1 h 3 min

    Guest host David Kestenbaum presents stories of unwanted journeys: a runaway bus, a neighbor-spy and bipolar paranoia, Havana blackouts, the Sycamore Gap felling, and an in-flight bite.

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