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Before & After with Lester Holt

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Jeremy Renner
Gabby Giffords
Colin Kaepernick
Rebecca Scofield
Brittney Griner
Lester Holt
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Before & After With Lester Holt
Boston Marathon
Ashley Gillard
Russia
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2011 Tucson Shooting
Aphasia
Gun Violence Prevention
Dateline NBC
Know Your Rights Camp
Near-Death Experience
Basketball
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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.

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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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Gabby Giffords
Former U.S. congresswoman and gun violence prevention advocate
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Emma Brown
Executive director of Giffords
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Episode: Gabby Giffords
Pia Carusone
Gabby Giffords' former chief of staff
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Brittney Griner
Professional basketball player, WNBA star
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Rebecca Scofield
History professor and plaintiff in a defamation suit
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Adrianne Haslet
Former professional ballroom dancer, Boston Marathon bombing survivor
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Jeremy Renner
Actor known for The Hurt Locker and Hawkeye, survivor of a near-fatal snowcat accident
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Episode: Jeremy Renner
Colin Kaepernick
Former NFL quarterback and activist
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Episode: Colin Kaepernick

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Lester Holt
Host of the interview series focused on life-changing moments and resilience.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
  • Excellent

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Connie Lancaster
    United States23 days ago
  • Insightful

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shabu82
    United States23 days ago
  • So far so good

    Enjoying the interviews and hoping Lester will interview conservatives..feel this podcast is leaning left…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    krisalp
    United States23 days ago
  • Deep dive behind the scenes

    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.

    This episode shines a light on the issues that... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    O-possum
    United Statesa month ago
  • Before and after

    This is an amazing podcast with unbelievable stories of people being interviewed. Not one better than Lester Holt to be the host. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    insane from barking dog
    United Statesa month ago

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Gabby Giffords
Q: Do you have advice for people who may suffer from aphasia or from other long-term symptoms?
Giffords encourages people to move ahead, not look back, and keep moving forward.
Gabby Giffords
Q: What does aphasia mean for your life? How does it affect you?
Giffords says she knows the words she wants to say but cannot get them out, which is frustrating because she loves to talk.
Brittney Griner
Q: So Brittney, February 17th, 2022, take us to that morning. You were in Phoenix.
She describes a morning filled with a sense of foreboding and a string of small misfortunes culminating in the airport incident, which triggered the detainment in Moscow.

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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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2. Emma Brown
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4. Brittney Griner
5. Rebecca Scofield
6. Adrianne Haslet
7. Jeremy Renner
8. Colin Kaepernick

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