
Before & After with Lester Holt is a deeply personal interview series about moments that divide a life into before and after. In each conversation, Lester sits down with someone whose life was transformed in an instant by an unexpected twist of fate. The episodes explore what it takes to endure the unimaginable, rebuild a life, and find meaning and purpose in the aftermath.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

The former congresswoman reflects on the assassination attempt that nearly took her life, her ongoing struggle with aphasia, and her mission to prevent gun violence.
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The WNBA star talks about her six-month detention in a Russian prison, the isolation of captivity, and the complicated experience of returning home.
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The University of Idaho professor discusses, for the first time in detail, how a TikTok influencer falsely accused her of orchestrating the murders of four students, the toll it has taken, and how she is still fighting to reclaim her name.
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The ballroom dancer who lost her leg after a bomb exploded at the Boston Marathon talks about losing her identity and, for the first time, reveals a secret that helped her survive.
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I absolutely love this podcast! I love the before and after stories of all these people, but my favorite is Gabby Giffords.
I believe if you will take a moment to listen to at least hers, you will be thoroughly convinced that this is a great podcast
An amazing deep look at trauma, resilience, perseverance and willingness to go on despite challenges life has put before them. Jeremy Renner and Gabriela Giffords stories stick with me. Come back for another season, Lester Holt.
Enjoying the interviews and hoping Lester will interview conservatives..feel this podcast is leaning left…
I started with the Colin Kaepernick episode because I was extremely disappointed with the blowback from Kaepernick’s decision 10 years ago.
When this first started, I fully supported his action. I am a middle-aged white woman. I understood — and respected — other people having opinions about it, but found it astonishing that so many people claimed he was unAmerican. I am a Veteran. This is exactly why I served: EVERYONE has the right to protest.
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This is an amazing podcast with unbelievable stories of people being interviewed. Not one better than Lester Holt to be the host. Love it!
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This series centers on deeply personal conversations with individuals who faced life-altering events and describe the journey through trauma, recovery, and meaning after a sudden crisis. Episodes often explore themes of resilience, accountability, and reinvention, with guests ranging from survivors and public figures to those tied to high-profile events. The format emphasizes thoughtful, interview-driven storytelling over sensationalism, offering actionable insights for listeners interested in psychology, media, and human resilience. A notable strength is the host's calm, principled approach paired with high-profile guests, which tends to attract audiences seeking meaningful, survivor-centered narratives and nuanced discussions about advers... more
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Recent guests on Before & After include:
1. Gabby Giffords
2. Emma Brown
3. Pia Carusone
4. Brittney Griner
5. Rebecca Scofield
6. Adrianne Haslet
7. Jeremy Renner
8. Colin Kaepernick
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