In this hour, stories of people who swam upstream, went against the grain, forged their own paths. Standing tall, dressing for success, and getting behind the wheel. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Against the Grain Extras

Jameer Pond.

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Jameer Pond.

Shristi Karki

Shristi and her mother

Shristi and her mother.

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Shristi and her mother 2.

Gina Belafonte

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Gina and her mom.

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Against the Grain

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In this hour, stories of people who swam upstream, went against the grain, forged their own paths. Standing tall, dressing for success, and getting behind the wheel. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Jameer Pond brings his act as a comedian to college. 

Shristi Karki watches her mom learn a new skill.

6 foot 11-year-old Shannan Scarselleta competes in a middle school obstacle course. 

Gina Belafonte chronicles her relationship with her mother. 

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