The Feather Heist
A flute player breaks into a British museum and makes off with a million dollars worth of dead birds.
In the “The Feather Heist” episode of This American Life, listeners are drawn into an incredible true story of obsession, crime, and the bizarre world of fly tying. The episode unravels a heist involving priceless bird feathers, highlighting the lengths people will go to pursue their passions and the unexpected consequences that can result. Through riveting storytelling and interviews, this episode explores the intersection of art, nature, and criminal intrigue in a way that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
