Paul Tough
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Paul Tough has been mentioned in one podcast episode on This American Life (Jun 2025). Narrates Act Two about his father’s attempt to contact extraterrestrials via a website and documents a test of an alleged alien-related claim.
Paul Tough is a Canadian-American writer and broadcaster. He is best known for authoring the works Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada's Quest to Change Harlem and America and How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jun 2025 on This American Life |
| Role | Journalist and author; Contributing editor (This American Life) |
| Affiliation | This American Life (contributor); freelance journalism |
Which podcasts has Paul Tough appeared on?
Ira Glass brought up Paul Tough; the most recent mention was Jun 2025 on This American Life.
- Go Ask Your Father | This American Life | Episode 289 on This American Life (Jun 2025) — Ira Glass