One Dream After Another: The Storytelling Secrets of This American Life's Ira Glass

The Athletic

07 October 2025

For nearly three decades, he's crafted cinematic narratives on public radio that are unapologetically performative and decidedly high-brow. But Ira Glass, in real life, is not some vegetarian sandwich. Pablo seeks kindred wisdom on activating a third ear, basking in the flow of Lin-Manuel Miranda, covering Donald Trump, growing jealous of The Daily, fact-checking Joe Rogan and opting out of being in touch... with The Rizzler. • Become a Life Partner of "This American Life" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.