858: How to Tell a Dumb American Story Apr. 11, 2025 Prologue Mika Westwolf was killed in a hit-and-run on a Montana highway. Her parents thought the driver might get away with it.
857: Museum of Now Mar. 28, 2025 Exhibit One Ira talks to producer Emmanuel Dzotsi, who brings the first exhibit into the studio with him: a chunk of concrete with some yellow paint on it.
855: That’s a Weird Thing to Lie About Feb. 28, 2025 Prologue Kasey, a woman who prides herself on her truthfulness, tries to help host Ira Glass figure out how to stop lying about one specific thing. (10 minutes)
Act Two: Bully Pulpit Host Ira Glass talks with M. Gessen about a lie they've been seeing out in the world a lot recently — the “bully lie.” (15 minutes)M.
854: Ten Things I Don't Want to Hate About You Feb. 21, 2025 Prologue Ira Glass introduces Zach Mack’s story. (1 minute)
853: Groundhog Day Jan. 31, 2025 Prologue Host Ira Glass talks to B.A. Parker about her birthday tradition.
852: Pivot Point Jan. 17, 2025 Prologue Kirk Johnson tells Ira about a strange choice he made during his family’s evacuation from the Sunset Fire in Los Angeles. (5 minutes)
851: Try a Little Tenderness Jan. 10, 2025 Prologue Ira meets two sisters who got into a fight, and then learned a lesson in turning the other cheek. (8 minutes)