Skin Tight Genes extras

Carmen Rita Wong

Carmen, her brother and Dad #2 around move from NYC to NH.

Carmen's mother and Papi Wong at their engagement party in 1962.

Family #2 with Dad #2.

Beth Bucher

Beth and her Aunt Anna

Beth celebrating her 40th in Thailand

Beth getting the all clear in July 2017

Beth's mom and with Tricia (Beth's sister)

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Skin Tight Genes

by Moth Radio Hour

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on Spotify, Apple and iHeart on 5/28/24 ---

In this hour, stories from the double helix—genetic makeup, inherited disease, and family secrets. It's all in the DNA. This hour is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Mike Birbiglia works to get healthy and mitigate his bad genes.

Carmen Rita Wong uncovers the complicated layers of her family's past.

Beth Bucher makes a difficult decision to protect her health.

When applying for a green card, Paul Nurse discovers a family secret.