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11:08
Dr. King Helps Zellner Escape

by Bob Zellner

Bob Zellner is curious about a movement rising in Montgomery, Alabama in the early 1960's. 

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03:58
An Apple a Day

by Holly Rutter

Holly Rutter does some late night grocery shopping.

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13:09
Always Her Hasan-Bhai

by Hasan Minhaj

Hasan Minhaj misses his mom when she moves back to India to attend school.

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12:25
Maybe

by Jessica Lee Williamson

Jessica Lee Williamson works on a routine for her school talent show.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Explorers, Organizers, Interrogations

--- 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 6/29/21 ---

In this hour, a man fights street noise with poetry; a mother of three journeys to find true north; and a book lover faces danger in the Soviet Union. Hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media

Aaron Naparstek finds an unexpected community through street traffic and poetry.
 
Ann Daniels trains to become a polar pioneer.

Victor Levenstein is interrogated by the KGB.

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14:52
Thirteen Nasty Little Snakes

by Victor Levenstein

Victor Levenstein is interrogated by the KGB.

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14:10
Living in the Extreme

by Ann Daniels

Ann Daniels trains to become a polar pioneer.

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13:13
Honku

by Aaron Naparstek

Aaron Naparstek finds an unexpected community through street traffic and poetry.

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The Moth Podcast
Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy: Deepa Ambekar & Linh Song

This week we’re bringing you two stories to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. 

Deepa Amkebar tries to stop her true colors from showing.

Linh Song learns of her family's escape from war.

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06:14
Once More, For Our American Daughter

by Linh Song

A daughter learns of her family's escape from war.

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05:55
Fair and Lovely

by Deepa Ambekar

A young woman tries to stop her true colors from showing.

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09:55
A Nontraditional Love

by Samuel Lewis Lee

Samuel Lewis Lee is looked after by a mother's love.

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08:20
Edelweiss

by Andy Christie

Andy Christie sends off his mother with a melody.

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06:16
The Runaway

by Terry Wolfisch Cole

Terry Wolfisch Cole wants preferential treatment as the oldest sister.

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13:55
Inside Joke

by Ophira Eisenberg

Ophira Eisenberg confronts her fertility during a crisis.

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The Moth Radio Hour
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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06:39
Carry Him Shoulder High

by Mary Kate O'Flanagan

Mary Kate O'Flanagan takes charge and responsibility at a funeral.

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09:38
Delaying Motherhood

by Jane Otai

Jane Otai takes action after suffering loss.

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04:53
Babe

by Ally Mason

Ally Mason reluctantly fills a role in a school play.

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07:24
What It's All About

by Bess Stillman

Bess Stillman struggles with the difficulties of being a doctor.

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