Ira Glass / This American Life

Host of Chicago Public Radio’s This American Life, Ira Glass is one of the foremost personalities of public radio in the U.S. Each week Glass assembles several stories, based upon a central theme, from everyday experiences of everyday people. Content varies widely by episode, and stories are often told as first-person narratives. The mood of the show ranges from gloomy to ironic, from thought-provoking to hilarious. The show often addresses current events, such as Hurricane Katrina in "After the Flood". Listeners may be introduced to novel subjects and issues as well, since the program covers fringe groups within the USA as well as international matters.