Podcast Episodes

137: The Book That Changed Your Life

Episode 137

We want to believe our lives can be changed by the ideas contained in a book. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium sub…

7 hours ago

676: Here’s Looking at You, Kid

Episode 676

Adults telling kids who they are, and kids wondering — are they right? Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscripti…

1 week ago

887: Two Is One, One Is None!

Episode 887

One family faces the Trump administration’s ban on trans people serving in the military, and responds with a surprising secret weapon. Visit thisame…

2 weeks ago

318: With Great Power

Episode 318

People who end up with far more power than they bargained for, and everything that comes with it. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up…

3 weeks ago

886: Blackout

Episode 886

Since the war began in Iran, we've heard very little from people inside the country — and there's a reason for that. The entire country has been unde…

4 weeks ago

Ira (Reluctantly) Gives a Graduation Speech

Ira always hated commencement speeches. Then he felt like he had to give this one. thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners

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1 month ago

466: Blackjack

Episode 466

The casino game everyone thinks they can beat.  Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.Prologue: Host Ira G…

1 month ago

393: Infidelity

Episode 393

Stories of cheating, cheaters, and the cheated. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.Prologue: Ira talks …

1 month, 1 week ago

885: Bless This Mess

Episode 885

At a time when the U.S. government is trying to make American history tidier, we try to learn from the mess. Including the untold, messy story of Pau…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

212: The Other Man

Episode 212

What happens when a new guy comes on the scene and changes the way everyone relates to each other? Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign u…

1 month, 3 weeks ago