"You will be fierce. You will fearless. And you will make work you know in your heart is not as good as you want it to be."
Ira Glass — the creator, producer, and host of This American Life, the iconic weekly public radio program with millions of listeners around the world — returns. Using audio clips, music, and video, Glass shares lessons from his life and career: What inspires him to create? What drives his passion? How have failures and successes informed his decisions? During his unique talk, Glass mixes stories live onstage, bringing audiences into the creative process of one of our foremost storytellers and revered radio personalities.
SHOW TIMES
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 – 7 PM
STATE THEATRE, PORTLAND
RUNTIME: 60 MINUTES + AUDIENCE Q & A
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TICKETS: $40 • $65
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Wheelchair accessible. Assistive Listening Devices available. Read more about accessibility at State Theatre Portland.
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