How Bad Is This Relationship?

When a pet dies, to what degree can it be replaced by another? And to what degree can pets replace people in our lives? David Sedaris tells this story of cats and dogs and other animals.

Comedian Kurt Braunohler makes a wrong choice, for his own amusement.

Ben tries the good guy discount, to see if he can pull it off, as Ira tags along.

Host Ira Glass follows presidential hopeful Julián Castro as he prepares for the first debate of the Democratic primary.

Gary puts on a tough guy costume, but will it turn him into a tough guy? Ira continues Gary Gulman’s story.

Religion professor Elaine Pagels explains the roots and evolution of Satan in religious texts.