Dispatches from the Moth

Explore interviews, storytelling tips, playlists and other Mothy fun curated by our staff and community.

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Aug 21, 2020

Moth Playlist: Civic Duties

by The Moth Staff

November is coming, and between the DNC and the RNC, mailbox drama, fear of voter suppression, and the 100​th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, we have elections on the brain. This week’s playlist is a reminder of the sacrifices that have been made for the right to vote, the importance of standing up, and the beauty that comes when we become the change agents. Please, get out and vote!

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Aug 18, 2020

Storytelling School with The Moth: Weekly Storytelling Activity #27

by Moth EDU

It’s Storytelling School with The Moth! As we all try to find our new normal, we hope we can bring you a bit of joy, intrigue, and empathy. For this week’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about finding comfort and strength in a tradition, during a scary and unknown time.

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Aug 14, 2020

The Moth's Diversity and Inclusion Committee Mission

by The Moth

The Moth's Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to ensure that The Moth's actions and policies reflect its promise to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its storytellers, audience, staff, hosts, musicians, partners, donors, board members and instructors; and to identify and dismantle issues around race, sexual identity, class, size, gender, and ability. In support of The Moth's mission, the DAIC serves as a steward of empathy by providing a safe/brave space to reflect on...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Aug 11, 2020

Storytelling School with The Moth: Weekly Storytelling Activity #26

by Moth EDU

Here’s another Storytelling School with The Moth! As we all try to find our new normal, we hope we can bring you a bit of joy, intrigue, and empathy. For this week’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about the people (or animals!) in life who have saved us.

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