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The Moth Podcast
Different Ways of Learning: Adrienne Lotson and Lopaka Kapanui

Peabody-award winning journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika hosts an episode which explores all the learning that takes place outside the classroom.

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Adrienne Lotson shares the stories her father told her about Harlem

Lopaka Kapanui learns some lessons from his mother about the legacies we leave behind

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The Hot Seat Extras

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13:00
The Time I Kidnapped My Father

by Samantha Mathis

Samantha Mathis goes on a mission to bring her father home. 

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13:29
The Coffee Incident

by Siegfried Tieber

Siegfried Tieber gets hooked on magic. 

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13:12
Danger Zone

by Will Mackin

In an attempt to be Maverick (from Top Gun), Will Mackin goes to Navy Flight School.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Food, Glorious Food

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRXPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 8/23/23 ---
 

In this hour, fasting, feasting, and traveling salmon; stories about foods that nourish the body as well as the soul. 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. 

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Ritija Gupta follows her grandmother's recommended all-yellow diet in the name of love.
Mercy Lung'aho leads an experiment with beans, designed to combat anemia.
Dihan Hossain dreams of tasting New York City pizza.
Joan Juliet Buck's uncle loses a suitcase of smoked salmon -- and a family member.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Kids Leading

--- 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 8/22/23 ---

In this hour, we put the adage "older and wiser" to the test with stories of children providing new perspectives and taking charge. In school, in the woods, and on a life or death journey. This episode is hosted by Moth Director and Producer Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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While hiking with his 8-year-old daughter, Dave Stratton realizes he's in over his head.

Carolina Ureña-Ruiz faces the horrifying prospect of a failing grade. 

Amber Wallin desperately wants to be cast as the lead in Cinderella. 

Pedro Haro goes on a harrowing journey, guided by his brother, and has a medical emergency.

Nestor Gomez finds a new way to engage a tough audience of kindergarteners.

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The Moth Podcast
Kid Stuff: Madden Mcdonagh, Nepurko Keiwua

On this episode, we learn from children. This episode is hosted by Chloe Salmon.

Storytellers:

Madden Mcdonagh gets more than she expected at a book fair.

Nepurko Keiwua leads a rib revolution.

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Kid Stuff Extras

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Staying Alive at the Scholastic Book Fair

by Madden Mcdonagh

Madden Mcdonagh gets more than she expected at a book fair.

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09:09
Rib Revolution

by Nepurko Keiwua

Nepurko Keiwua leads a rib revolution.

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Kids Leading Extras

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09:18
Cinderella’s Nightmare

by Amber Wallin

Amber Wallin desperately wants to be cast as the lead in Cinderella. 

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04:11
There’s no crying in crafting

by Carolina Ureña-Ruiz

Carolina Ureña-Ruiz faces the horrifying prospect of a failing grade. 

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06:49
I think it's time to start screaming now

by Dave Stratton

While hiking with his 8-year-old daughter, Dave Stratton realizes he's in over his head.

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06:52
“The A-B-C story”

by Nestor Gomez

Nestor Gomez finds a new way to engage a tough audience of kindergarteners. 

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11:35
Hawaii or Bust

by Pedro Haro

Pedro Haro goes on a harrowing journey, guided by his brother, and has a medical emergency.

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The Moth Radio Hour
All The World's A Stage

--- 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 8/15/23 ---

In this hour, true stories of taking center stage from a magician, a musician, a member of the underground resistance in Chile and a soldier stationed in Iraq. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Notoriously quiet magician Teller (of Penn and Teller) discovers his love of magic.

Musician Gaelynn Lea describes life on the road with a disability.

Daniel Sperling attends Shabbat services while deployed in Iraq.

Carmen Aguirre is a member of the underground resistance in Chile during Pinochet's regime.

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The Moth Podcast
A Chat on the Stoop: Hasna Muhammad and In Deep Water

In this special episode, we examine the relationship between Swimming and the Black community. And we hear from one of our favorite podcasts, The Stoop. If you’d like to listen to more great stories from The Stoop, subscribe to it wherever you get your podcasts, or visit thestoop.org to learn more.

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This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust and Leila Day.

Storyteller:

While out for a swim, Hasna Muhammad finds a kindred spirit.

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