This I Believe

clipped from www.npr.org About Modern Essays 1950s Essays Essay Database For Educators Contact Us Based on a 1950s radio program of the same name, Americans from all walks of life share the personal philosophies and core values that guide their daily lives. Hear previous features and read more from the archives below. Celebrating Four Years Of 'This I Believe' During its four-year run on NPR, This I Believe engaged listeners in a discussion of the core beliefs that guide their daily lives. We heard from people of all walks of life — the very young and the very old, the famous and the previously unknown.