This American Life
Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it’s like to be alive right now. It’s the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago.
Latest Episode
878: New Lore Drop (12.01.2026)
Previous Episodes
- 850: If You Want to Destroy My Sweater, Hold This Thread as I Walk Away
- 801: Must Be Rats on the Brain
- Christmas and Commerce
- 877: The Making Of
- 876: Bigger Than Me
- 875: I Hate Mysteries
- 874: Under One Roof
- 873: Got You Pegged
- 872: Winners
- 871: The Thing About Things
- An Update from Ira
- 866: Watch Out for That Tree
- Bonus: Nancy's Deep Cuts
- A Big Announcement
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