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Second Acts

This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX It will be published on  iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS on 07/23/2024

In this hour, stories of do-overs, golden years, and new takes. One-more-chance—at work, in love, through art. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Jamal Joseph is tasked with putting on a play in prison. 

 After not working for almost 2 decades, Neerja Kapoor takes on an unexpected job.

Craig Mangum and his girlfriend have more in common than anticipated. 

Rhonda Sternberg describes dating "while old."

After losing her father, Blessing Omakwu has a crisis of faith. 


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Second Acts

Neerja Kapoor “The Heck With It!”


Neerja and her husband, Rajat.


Neerja and Rajat, who she says is "up for pictures and loves to plant his hand firmly on my shoulder in every photo."


Neerja's "stash" of awards.


Neerja and Rajat.



Neerja's children, Abhi and Ayaanna, who Neerja says were "instrumental" in encouraging her to share her story.

 Jamal Joseph “The Big Top”

Jamal outside of The Black Panther office. 

Jamal in the interior of The Black Panther office. 

Jamal Joseph.

Rhonda Sternberg “Old Love Story”

Rhonda with her husband, Charlie Doubleday. 

Blessing Omakwu “Keeping the Faith and the Feminism”