Me, Myself, and I: Stories of Questioned Identity - Jon Ronson

“I was at war with a robot version of myself.”

Photo by Jason Falchook

Me, Myself, and I: Stories of Questioned Identity

In this hour, a "spambot" takes over a man's life; rules are broken during a night at the bar; a woman's career ambition is challenged by her health; and a young Mormon must weigh desire with devotion. Hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Jon Ronson's social media presence is highjacked. 

Maureen Freeman decides to ease up on a life dictated by rules, if only for a night.

Sitawa Wafula's love for her career is derailed by her health.

Elna Baker attempts to date outside her religion.

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Stories in this Episode

10:38
The Real Jon Ronson

by Jon Ronson

Jon battles a Twitterbot that is using his name and his photo. 

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05:46
As a General Rule

by Maureen Freeman

Maureen Freeman decides to ease up on a life dictated by rules, if only for a night.

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07:29
In a Moment

by Sitawa Wafula

Sitawa Wafula's love for her career is derailed by her health.

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16:29
Yes Means Yes?

by Elna Baker

A young woman recounts the difficulty of being a Mormon in New York City.

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