Ira Glass

As host and creator of the public radio program This American Life, Ira Glass has pioneered a highly influential style of documentary storytelling, exploring topics intimate and international in scope—from personal history to true crime, to domestic issues like immigration, gun violence, and the economy. This American Life is the first program ever awarded a Pulitzer Prize for audio journalism, and is heard each week by more than 5 million listeners. In his talks, Glass shares new stories along with reflections, anecdotes, and revelations from his decades-long career as an interviewer, producer, and broadcaster.