For This American Life’s episode “Suddenly, a Mirror!”, Kelly Malka created an illustration that captures the episode’s central tension—what happens when you’re unexpectedly confronted with your own reflection, and it’s not what you hoped to see. Her bold, graphic style mirrors the emotional punch of the stories within: sharp lines, vibrant contrasts, and a sense of unease layered with humor. It’s a visual that stops you, makes you look closer, and perfectly distills the mix of vulnerability and self-revelation at the heart of the episode.
