DNA Doesn’t Lie - Trina Robinson

“My family had left this community because of the violence associate with that flag and here I am following that flag... Not smart.”

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DNA Doesn’t Lie

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- 10/24/23 ---

In this hour, stories of the digital space and its affect on the family connection IRL. From digital carts to hive minds and data collection - closing geographical and temporal distance between past and present. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Meg Ferrill struggles with her fears of becoming a parent while shopping for sperm.

Anaïs Bordier makes a surprising connection via social media.

Trina Robinson, while researching online, discovers a shocking family history.

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Stories in this Episode

11:40
Buy It All Now

by Meg Ferrill

Meg Ferrill struggles with her fears of becoming a parent while shopping for sperm.

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15:18
So Much, and Enough

by Anaïs Bordier

Anaïs Bordier makes a surprising connection via social media.

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14:00
Cast In Bronze

by Trina Michelle Robinson

Trina Robinson, while researching online, discovers a shocking family history.

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Extras From This Episode

DNA Doesn't Lie Extras

Trina Robinson

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Meg Ferrill

Meg Ferrill And Her Family

Meg and her family.

Megs Children

Meg's children.

The music in this story

  • The Drift - Uncanny Valley
  • Blue Dot Sessions - Night Light
  • Khruangbin - Lil Joe and Mary
  • Paolo Fresu, Richard Gallianao + Jan Lundgren - Le Jardin des Fées
  • Alabama Shakes - Sound and Color