# Ira (Reluctantly) Gives a Graduation Speech

An episode of [This American Life](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/201671138), 1 May 2026, 8:24.

Audio: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/sites/default/files/audio/upload/extra/goucher_bonus_ep_-_free_sample_bounce.mp3

Ira always hated commencement speeches. Then he felt like he had to give this one. thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners

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