Matters of the Heart

On this episode, two stories about two very different kinds of shock and surprise.

In this episode, stories of historical events and momentous decisions with far-reaching impacts. A teacher who pushes boundaries, a trail-blazing student, and a political prisoner in Soviet Russia.

On this episode, a story about a veterinarian and a story about a mermaid, both from our incredible StorySlams in Birmingham, Alabama.

In this hour, we bring you to Johannesburg for a special live edition of The Moth Radio Hour. Stories of invention, beauty pageants in the time of Nelson Mandela, and finding balance.

On this episode, we explore The Moth Pitchline, the place where anyone, anywhere, can pitch us their story. We'll feature a story that came from a pitch, as well as a couple of pitches that caught our ears.

Start your engines! In this hour, stories of being driven -- bound, determined, or literally in the passenger seat of a car.

Hope Guzzle prioritizes grades over her health. 

Sophia Romero stores her placenta in the back of her fridge, and has to decide how to get rid of it.

Ofia spends much of their childhood translating for their parents out of necessity but, as an adult, they choose to advocate for their father when he receives a cancer diagnosis.

Lebo Mogashoa is determined to become Mr. South Africa.

Lisa Muchoki realizes the true dangers of her job. 

Brian Turyabagye tries to have his cake and eat it too.