Full episode 396: #1 Party School Prologue Share a clip ByIra GlassSarah Koenig Host Ira Glass visits This American Life producer Sarah Koenig at her house in State College PA, a few blocks from Penn State's campus, on a weekend night near one in the morning. They witness all kinds of alcohol-induced mayhem. (8 minutes) Song:“Party in the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus More in AlcoholView all 628: In the Shadow of the City 2017 Oct. 13, 2017 Act One: Brooklyn Archipelago Out for a simple pleasure cruise with two friends, Alex Zharov was planning to see Jamaica Bay in New York City. 485: Surrogates Jan. 25, 2013 Act Two: Maul in the Family Amity Bitzel was a teenager when her parents decided to adopt a 27-year-old man. 432: Know When To Fold ‘Em Apr. 8, 2011 Act Three: Gin Rummy One of the principles of treating alcoholism is that there's hope for everyone. More by Ira GlassView all 686: Umbrellas Up Oct. 18, 2019 Act Two: The Fight Katherine, Ira and Emanuele go to a protest and get tear gassed in front of a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. (6 minutes) 686: Umbrellas Up Oct. 18, 2019 Act One: The Cursed Generation A bunch of 22-year-olds from Hong Kong explain why they are cursed and what that means for their and Hong Kong’s future. (17 minutes) 685: We Come From Small Places Oct. 11, 2019 Act Three Our regular host Ira Glass talks to some Hasidic Jews who also live in the neighborhood to get a different take on the parade. (10 minutes)
628: In the Shadow of the City 2017 Oct. 13, 2017 Act One: Brooklyn Archipelago Out for a simple pleasure cruise with two friends, Alex Zharov was planning to see Jamaica Bay in New York City.
485: Surrogates Jan. 25, 2013 Act Two: Maul in the Family Amity Bitzel was a teenager when her parents decided to adopt a 27-year-old man.
432: Know When To Fold ‘Em Apr. 8, 2011 Act Three: Gin Rummy One of the principles of treating alcoholism is that there's hope for everyone.
686: Umbrellas Up Oct. 18, 2019 Act Two: The Fight Katherine, Ira and Emanuele go to a protest and get tear gassed in front of a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. (6 minutes)
686: Umbrellas Up Oct. 18, 2019 Act One: The Cursed Generation A bunch of 22-year-olds from Hong Kong explain why they are cursed and what that means for their and Hong Kong’s future. (17 minutes)
685: We Come From Small Places Oct. 11, 2019 Act Three Our regular host Ira Glass talks to some Hasidic Jews who also live in the neighborhood to get a different take on the parade. (10 minutes)
