Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for... more
President Trump is eradicating DEI from the federal government, and private companies are following his example. We return to a... more
For Valentine's Day, stories from the heart of heartbreak. Prologue: Host Ira Glass talks with Lauren Waterman, who's in the middle... more
People stuck in a loop, trying to find their way out. Prologue: Host Ira Glass talks to B.A. Parker about her... more
An investigation of when and why people ask loaded questions that are a proxy for something else. Prologue: Host Ira Glass... more
People living in that in-between moment before everything changes. Prologue: Kirk Johnson tells Ira about a strange choice he made during... more
In the new year, stories of people trying a radical approach to solving their problems. Prologue: Ira meets two sisters who... more
The tiny thing that unravels your world. Prologue: Ira talks to Chris Benderev, whose high school years were completely upended by... more
Banias is an 8-year-old kid living in Gaza. And she has a story to tell — many stories, in fact. Prologue:... more
How do you count almost 12 million votes if you’re not the government? This week, we bring you the extraordinary... more
Keiko was a hugely beloved adventure park attraction. He was also captured in the wild and taken away from his... more