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06:15
Dancing Through Life

by Diana Thompson

A Syrian refugee wants to learn to Scottish dance.

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In Over My Head: Diana Thompson & Karen Crowley

This week, the tide is high, but we're holding on!

Hosted by: Dan Kennedy

Storytellers: Diana Thompson, Karen Crowley

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08:22
The Limits of Us Versus Them

by Karen Crowley

A former store clerk ends up as the supervisor in a residential program for youth.

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The Call

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In this hour, stories of ringtones, rekindled connections, and revolution. Revealing phone calls, missed messages, and finding one's calling. This hour is 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.

Susan Fee gets a surprise when she calls her daughter.

A series of missed calls gets scientist Moran Cerf in hot water.

Nancy Mahl gets a call from her mom on 9/11.

Cheech Marin finds his calling after dodging the draft.

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A Divorcee, A Freedom Rider, and New Mother extras

On the cusp of a new marriage, a woman must first revisit her divorce; a Freedom Rider shares details of a harrowing night in jail during the Civil Rights movement; an unexpected second pregnancy puts pressure on an already difficult marriage. 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 in Woods Hole Massachusetts.

Cindy Chupack has to get an official divorce from a rabbi before she can remarry.
 
Sala Udin, a Freedom Rider, is captured by the Mississippi Highway Patrol and almost loses his life.
 
Rebecca Nesson's difficult second pregnancy has consequences for her marriage.

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14:00
Cast In Bronze

by Trina Michelle Robinson

Trina Robinson, while researching online, discovers a shocking family history.

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15:18
So Much, and Enough

by Anaïs Bordier

Anaïs Bordier makes a surprising connection via social media.

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11:40
Buy It All Now

by Meg Ferrill

Meg Ferrill struggles with her fears of becoming a parent while shopping for sperm.

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A Divorcee, A Freedom Rider, and New Mother

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On the cusp of a new marriage, a woman must first revisit her divorce; a Freedom Rider shares details of a harrowing night in jail during the Civil Rights movement; an unexpected second pregnancy puts pressure on an already difficult marriage. 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 in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Cindy Chupack has to get an official divorce from a rabbi before she can remarry.
 
Sala Udin, a Freedom Rider, is captured by the Mississippi Highway Patrol and almost loses his life.
 
Rebecca Nesson's difficult second pregnancy has consequences for her marriage.

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The Moth Podcast
Making Waves: Matty Struski & Javier Morillo

This week, we have two stories about the times when small actions make big waves. It’s not too late to register to vote!

Hosted by: Dame Wilburn

Storytellers: Matty Struski, Javier Morillo

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12:54
Jail Lessons

by Javier Morillo

Javier Morillo's life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes the leader of a union of janitors.

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06:09
The Park For Everyone

by Matty Struski

Matty Struski takes matters into his own hands.

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DNA Doesn’t Lie

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In this hour, stories of the digital space and its affect on the family connection IRL. From digital carts to hive minds and data collection - closing geographical and temporal distance between past and present. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Senior Director, Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Meg Ferrill struggles with her fears of becoming a parent while shopping for sperm.

Anaïs Bordier makes a surprising connection via social media.

Trina Robinson, while researching online, discovers a shocking family history.

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13:26
The Commander and I

by Arn Chorn-Pond

Arn Chorn-Pond uses his musical gift to survive the Khmer Rouge.

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13:31
How to Act Like a Lady

by Tricia Rose Burt

Tricia Rose Burt attempts to break the strictures of her Southern upbringing.

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13:37
Don't Patronise Me

by ​Pádraig ÓTuama

After finally accepting his sexuality, Pádraig Ó'Tuama uses language to heal rather than harm.

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Pregnancy, Cigarettes and Desert Islands

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Two women meet by chance on a dark street and share secrets, a father admits he was not quite ready for a second child, and a live calf shows up for Thanksgiving dinner.

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You Win Some, You Lose Some

This week, the title says it all: we have two stories about the mixed bag that is life.

Hosted by: Dan Kennedy

Storytellers: Meena Ziabari, Dina Adler

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05:06
Fishing for Love

by Dina Adler

Dina has one true love: the New York Yankees.

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07:58
Stranded

by Meena Ziabari

Meena takes up running at a low point in her life.

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