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05:51
Same Taste in Women

by Catherine Smyka

Catherine Smyka and her male friend have the same taste in women.

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06:08
Persistence

by Gabrielle Shelton

Gabrielle Shelton tries to find work as a welder.

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05:29
Between a Rock and a Hard Place

by Wanjiru "ciru" Kibera

Wanjiru Kibera goes off the path in the Kenyan wilderness.

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07:31
Beauty In Brawn

by Sandra Kimokoti

Sandra Kimokoti feels conflicted over her physical strength.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Flight Attendant, Refugee, and a Preacher

A flight attendant describes how she adjusts her attitude while up in the air; a Vietnamese family is forced to flee from their home to take refuge in an unknown land; and after running out of gas, a young preacher in 1960s Texas ends up in a pool hall.

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The Moth Podcast
Love, Mom: Ali Muldrow & Michelle Cloud

This week, we're celebrating Mother's Day with two stories from two moms doing what they do best: making it work.

Hosted by: Dan Kennedy

Storytellers: Ali Muldrow & Michelle Cloud

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04:23
A Reason To Cry

by Ali Muldrow

Ali Muldrow wants to parent her kids differently from the way she grew up.

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05:49
Partners in Crime

by Michelle Cloud

When her daughter throws a secret party, Michelle finds herself dealing with the consequences.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Brains, Beauty, and Brawn: Stories of Girlhood

In this hour, moxie, grit, and growing up. Stories of the strength, both physical and mental, of young women. 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.

Sandra Kimokoti feels conflicted over her physical strength.

Wanjiru Kibera goes off the path in the Kenyan wilderness.

Gabrielle Shelton tries to find work as a welder.

Catherine Smyka and her male friend have the same taste in women.

Christal Brown finds a connection to her father through dance

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12:55
Sisters Forever

by Henny Lewin

Henny Lewin, a young Jewish girl, is smuggled out of a Lithuanian ghetto during WWII. 

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14:26
To Bravely Do or Bravely Die

by Sivad Johnson

Sivad Johnson takes us behind the scenes of the Detroit Fire Department.

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14:44
A Violin’s Life

by Frank Almond

Musician Frank Almond makes a historic discovery. 

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The Moth Radio Hour
The Rest is History

In this hour, an ancient instrument, a life-changing disaster, and survival in the face of genocide. People who experienced history, and its artifacts, firsthand. 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.

Musician Frank Almond makes a historic discovery.

Sivad Johnson takes us behind the scenes of the Detroit Fire Department.

Henny Lewin, a young Jewish girl, is smuggled out of a Lithuanian ghetto during WWII.

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13:36
100 People Who Love You, No Matter What

by Zahra Noorbakhsh

Zahra Noorbakhsh had not met her extended family back in Iran.

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05:08
This Keeps Me Up at Night

by Zeeshan Nayeemuddin

Mohammed Zeeshan Nayeemuddin is an ER doctor with a critically ill patient.

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06:23
Truth-ache

by ​Anagha Mahajan

Anagha Mahajan has a biking accident and ends up in the ER.

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11:05
Movie Night

by Nestor Gomez

Nestor Gomez tries to learn English by watching television.

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The Moth Podcast
Revisiting The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Anthony Griffith

This week, we're rediscovering one of the most memorable Moth stories ever told, “The Best of Times, The Worst of Times,” told by Anthony Griffith, in honor of his new book. We follow up with Anthony in a brand new interview about the day he told this story and his life afterwards. Behind the Laughter, A Comedian’s Tale of Tragedy and Hope is available now wherever you buy your books. This episode is hosted by The Moth’s long time artistic director, Catherine Burns.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Immigration Nation

– – –This episode is available on PRX – – –

In this hour, stories of immigration. Cultural collisions, language barriers, sacrifice and reunions. 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.

Nestor Gomez tries to learn English by watching television.

Anagha Mahajan has a biking accident and ends up in the ER.

Mohammed Zeeshan Nayeemuddin is an ER doctor with a critically ill patient.

Zahra Noorbakhsh had not met her extended family back in Iran.

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09:26
Runaway

by Brian Belovitch

Brian Belovitch is welcomed by the Rhode Island drag community.

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