One In A Million - Meg Lavery

“The pounding started on the windows, two girls grabbed hands, their matching friendship bracelets trembling on their wrists.”

Photo by Matthew Driscoll

One In A Million

--- 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 12/26/2023.

In this hour, stories of people who made an impact—through a single phone call, a helping hand, or human touch. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Greg Quiroga sees his Uncle Steve in a new light.

Meg Lavery experiences a change of perspective after over a decade as a teacher. 

Beth Yates volunteers at San Francisco City Hall during "gay marriage Lollapalooza.”

Brittney Cooper gets an unexpected call from Tyler Perry.

Jerry Jennings Army National Guard unit is unexpectedly deployed after 9/11.


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11:19
Meeting Tony Blair

by Jeremy Jennings

Jerry Jennings Army National Guard unit is unexpectedly deployed after 9/11.

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12:29
Pick Up The Phone

by Brittney Cooper

Brittney Cooper gets an unexpected call from Tyler Perry.

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04:21
The San Francisco Gay Wedding Lollapolooza!

by Beth Yates

Beth Yates volunteers at San Francisco City Hall during "gay marriage Lollapalooza.”

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06:29
The Kids Aren’t Alright

by Meg Lavery

Meg Lavery experiences a change of perspective after over a decade as a teacher. 

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06:07
The Magic You Left

by Greg Quiroga

Greg Quiroga sees his Uncle Steve in a new light.

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Extras From This Episode

One In A Million Extras

Greg Quiroga

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The project Michele and Greg did to honor their respective Steves’ deaths for Burning Man, 2001. Michele is pictured writing her journal entry to her Steve.

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Steve. Photo taken by Greg. Greg says, "It was...the first time I ever played in snow – he made sure it was magical."

Meg Lavery

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A letter from Meg's students.

Brittney Cooper

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The Crunk Feminist Collective.

Beth Yates

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Beth and Jackie at their official wedding in 2008.

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Beth and Jackie at their San Francisco wedding (from the story) in 2004.