What David Kestenbaum has said about Runaway intercity bus incident

2 quotes · 1 episode · Jul 20, 2026

David Kestenbaum, This American Life producer and correspondent, guest-hosting this episode in place of Ira Glass, has been quoted on Runaway intercity bus incident 2 times in 1 episode of This American Life, most recently on July 20, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

  • 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

  • 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

Episodes

  • 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.