In some theoretical way I know that a half-million people hear the show. But in a day-to-day way, there's not much evidence of it.
Ira GlassDon't wait till you're older, or in some better job than you have now. Don't wait for anything. Don't wait till some magical...idea drops into your lap. That's not where ideas come from. Go looking for an idea and it'll show up. Begin now.
Ira GlassBut you can make good radio, interesting radio, great radio even, without an urgent question, a burning issue at stake.
Ira Glass