On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, as we conclude our three-part "Dear Grad" series, host Mitch Albom shares one final piece of commencement advice: take chances. Growth rarely happens inside your comfort zone. By embracing what's unfamiliar, meeting people who are different from you, and experiencing the world beyond what you already know, you begin to better understand both yourself and others. Mitch reflects on the important difference between simply seeing life and truly feeling it, and why choosing the unfamiliar can lead to a richer, more meaningful life. Different isn't something to fear. Different is good.

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On last week's Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom shared the first piece of advice from his commencement message to new graduates. This week, he continues that conversation with a simple but powerful challenge: disconnect. In a world where so much of life is lived through screens, Mitch explores what happens when we put down our phones and reconnect with the people, places, and moments right in front of us. An online life is not a real life. Join us as we discuss the value of being present, witnessing the world with your own eyes, and discovering how much brighter life can be when you unplug. Plus, read Mitch's full commencement article here in the Detroit Free Press.  

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What advice would you give a high school graduate standing at the doorstep of adulthood? In this week's Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom shares the first lesson he believes every young person should hear: be careful, be wise, and keep your eyes open. As newfound freedom arrives, so do advertisers, marketers, and others eager to target and take advantage of youth and inexperience. Mitch reflects on the importance of awareness, good judgment, and learning to navigate the world thoughtfully as you begin the journey into adult life. 

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On this week’s episode of the Tuesday People podcast with host Mitch Albom, we ask a difficult question for so many: How do people who are motherless celebrate Mother’s Day? Mitch reflects on the idea that even when our mothers are no longer physically with us, they remain woven into who we are. The way we love our children, show kindness to friends, face challenges, or view the world often carries their fingerprints. Listeners are encouraged to make a list of the qualities, traditions, lessons, and pieces of themselves that came from their mothers, and to use that list every year, not only to remember their mothers who have passed, but to celebrate the women who still live on within us every single day.  

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On this week’s episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom returns with part two of last week’s conversation, gently exploring one of life’s most difficult questions: how do you keep going in your grief when your prayers feel unanswered, and the answer from God seems to be...no? With shared words of wisdom from Morrie, Mitch reflects on faith in the face of loss, the quiet strength it takes to move forward, and the possibility that even in silence, there may still be meaning. When the path ahead feels uncertain, what carries you through—and what does it mean to keep believing anyway? 

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In this week’s episode of the Tuesday People podcast, in honor of this week's Boston Marathon, host Mitch Albom laces up for a heartfelt reflection on his personal experience covering and running the race as a journalist. Mitch brings listeners into the spirit of Boston during one of its most iconic moments, reminding us that endurance, perspective, and heart carry us further than speed ever could. And as the conversation turns toward next week, he leaves us with a deeper question to sit with: in moments of grief, when belief is tested and prayers seem unanswered, what do we choose, and how do we keep going when the answer isn’t what we hoped for? Tune in for this inspirational episode.

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On this week’s episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom invites us to slow down and celebrate the heart of where we live—the local traditions, foods, and gatherings that give our towns their soul. From neighborhood rituals to the flavors and faces we grow up with, Mitch reflects on what makes each place feel like home, and questions why, in a world of growing convenience, so much is being smoothed into sameness. It’s a warm, thoughtful reminder to hold on to the character, quirks, and community that make our hometowns truly special. And to ask ourselves, what do we lose when everything starts to look the same?

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On this week’s episode of Tuesday People, host Mitch Albom discusses Anderson Cooper’s powerful 60 Minutes segment, exploring what it means to hold on to faith in the face of unimaginable hardship and how love, resilience, and human connection continue to rise even in the most fragile places. Through the lens of Haiti’s ongoing struggles and strength, Mitch reminds us that faith isn’t just something we say—it’s something we live, especially when life asks the most of us.

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On this week’s Tuesday People, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich reflect on the final words of actor Eric Dane, who recently passed away following a brief illness with ALS. During a confidential taping of Famous Last Words in November 2025 with host Brad Falchuk—an interview he understood would be released only after his death—Dane left behind a message for those he loved. Inspired by his farewell, and echoing the wisdom Morrie has shared on this podcast, Mitch reminds us that when planning your estate, don’t forget to leave behind your words for those you love. The full conversation is now streaming on Netflix.

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This week on the Tuesday People podcast, a familiar awards-season phrase sparks a deeper conversation. After attending the GRAMMYs®, Producer Lisa noticed how often winners stepped to the mic and began their speeches by thanking God—and it made her think, God is really busy tonight. Host Mitch Albom connects the moment to the Super Bowl and sports culture, where victory is so often framed as divine favor. But that raises a bigger question: what about the other team? In this thoughtful, gently provocative episode, Mitch and Lisa explore gratitude, faith, humility, and intention. Is it right to thank God when we win? Or is it more meaningful to give thanks for the opportunity, the effort, and to pray for the best outcome for everyone involved? It’s a conversation about belief, balance, and what gratitude really looks like—win or lose.  

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