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In this hour, stories of learning from our elders. A mechanic, a teacher, a patriarchy-busting grandmother, and Star Wars in translation. This hour is hosted by regular Moth host Angelica Lindsey-Ali. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Ishmael Beah is separated from his beloved grandmother during the war in Sierra Leone.
Rose Saia feels understood by her new 4th-grade teacher.
Charlotte Mooney helps a man wandering on the highway.
Manuelito Wheeler wants to help preserve the Navajo language by dubbing Star Wars.

The Wisdom of Elders Extras

Rose Saia

Rose's St Brigid's report card.

The back of her St Brigid's report card.

Rose in third grade with Santa.

Manuelito Wheeler

Billboard for Star Wars dubbed in Navajo.

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The Wisdom of Elders

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In this hour, stories of learning from our elders. A mechanic, a teacher, a patriarchy-busting grandmother, and Star Wars in translation. This hour is hosted by regular Moth host Angelica Lindsey-Ali. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Ishmael Beah is separated from his beloved grandmother during the war in Sierra Leone.

Rose Saia feels understood by her new 4th-grade teacher.

Charlotte Mooney helps a man wandering on the highway.

Manuelito Wheeler wants to help preserve the Navajo language by dubbing Star Wars.