This American Life

This American Life is a weekly documentary radio show originating from Chicago, Illinois. Produced by WBEZ, a leading non-commercial public radio station, the show is distributed to over 500 radio stations across the United States through PRX The Public Radio Exchange. Hosted by Ira Glass, This American Life offers a compelling listen for fans of documentary journalism. Featuring short stories, essays, and monologues, the show was originally launched in 1995 by Ira Glass and Torey Malatia and has grown into a hugely popular American radio program, with episodes frequently inspiring movie scripts. Download podcasts and listen online at the official website.