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Mother's Day Special
--- 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 on 5/11/2021 --
A special edition of The Moth Radio Hour dedicated to Mothers. A woman who has never wanted children suddenly questions her choice, a little girl gets angry at her mother and runs away from home, a son struggles at his mother's deathbed, and a man finds a mother's love in unconventional ways. Hosted by The Moth Radio Hour Producer, Jay Allison (with help from his mom). The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Ophira Eisenberg confronts her fertility during a crisis.
Terry Wolfisch Cole wants preferential treatment as the oldest sister.
Andy Christie sends off his mother with a melody.
Samuel Lewis Lee is looked after by a mother's love.
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Barbara Allison says 'hi!' Photo courtesy of Producer Jay Allison.
Ophira's baby, Lucas.
Ophira's wine cooler (with baby lock).
Terry Cole with her little sister Lisa as children.
Terry Cole with her little sister Lisa as teens.
Terry Cole and Lisa today.
Andy's mom on the far right in the boat from Europe.
Andy's mom's family in Yugoslavia in the 1930's.
Mom, Andy, Artie, and Dad in Scotland.
Andy's mom in Florida.
Moth Radio Producer, Jay Allison, spoke to his mother for our episode. She regaled us with a couple memories of her own mother. Take a listen below:
The music in this story
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The Drift - Uncanny Valley
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Bill Frisell - Bryant's Boogie
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Jan Johansson - Polska Från Medelpad
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Penguin Cafe Orchestra - Ecstasy of Dancing Fleas
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Marvin Goldstein - Edelweiss
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The Black Keys - Junior's Instrumental
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Ramzi Aburedwan - Samai Farah Faza