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It Takes A Village: Maxie Jones & Bruce Feiller extras

This week, we’re talking about the villages that raise us.

Hosted by Dame Wilburn

Storytellers: Maxie Jones, Bruce Feiler

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It Takes A Village: Maxie Jones & Bruce Feiller

This week, we're talking about the villages that raise us.

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Hosted by Dame Wilburn

Storytellers: Maxie Jones, Bruce Feiler

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Hitchhiking, Mosh Pit, and Iggy Pop

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A daughter realizes how naïve she’s been when she learns the truth about her mother’s pregnancy; a successful businessman reveals his childhood dream; a hitchhiker is picked up by an infamous driver; an exchange student experiences Japanese mosh pit etiquette; a teenager does a newspaper review of an Iggy Pop album and gets a surprising response. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, Senior Director at The Moth. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Erin Barker learns why her mother’s pregnancy is not good news for her father.

Alvin Hall grew up on a small farm on the Florida Panhandle where Viewmaster slides of exotic lands fueled his imagination.

Paul Teodo is hitchhiking in Chicago when his hot temper helps him out of a profoundly dangerous situation.

Sam Thurman’s eyeglasses are knocked off his head at a punk rock concert.

Ameera Chowdhury is a teenager and thrilled when punk icon Iggy Pop begins to correspond with her.

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Wigs, Wigouts, and Insurance extras

A woman decides whether she's a wig person or a scarf person while undergoing chemotherapy, a magazine editor is confronted by rapper Foxy Brown, and a mother navigates the everyday after her son is gravely injured. Hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director, Catherine Burns.

Jenny Allen is diagnosed with cancer and is forced to make a decision when she starts chemotherapy.

Danyel Smith is confronted by a musician who didn't like an article she wrote for Vibe Magazine.

Stephanie Peirolo fights with an insurance company while her son is in a coma. 

Airdate: 3/17/20

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11:09
Kid Religion

by Max García Conover

Max García Conover finds faith in an unexpected place.

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Sandwiches & Neighbors

by Oanh Ngo Usadi

Oanh Ngo Usadi and her family arrive in Texas from Vietnam with high hopes and an American Dream.

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Is Love Wild, Is Love Real?

by Sarfraz Manzoor

Sarfraz Manzoor discovers life lessons in the lyrics of Bruce Springsteen.

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Wigs, Wigouts, and Insurance

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A woman decides whether she's a wig person or a scarf person while undergoing chemotherapy, a magazine editor is confronted by rapper Foxy Brown, and a mother navigates the everyday after her son is gravely injured. Hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director, Catherine Burns.

Jenny Allen is diagnosed with cancer and is forced to make a decision when she starts chemotherapy.

Danyel Smith is confronted by a musician who didn't like an article she wrote for Vibe Magazine.

Stephanie Peirolo fights with an insurance company while her son is in a coma. 

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Lies, Love, and Labor

by Nya Abernathy

Nya Abernathy discovers who gets lied to the most: pregnant women!

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09:57
Unwritten Rules

by Musih Tedji Xaviere

Musih Tedji Xaviere attempts to get her first novel published.

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07:57
The Bogeyman

by Timothy Bell

Timothy Bell discovers that there are more layers to his mother than meets the eye.

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03:34
What's in a Name?

by Purity Kagwiria

Purity Kagwiria chooses a name for herself.

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11:09
The Test

by Betty Reid Soskin

95 year old park ranger Betty Reid Soskin squares off with an intruder.

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When We Were Young extras

In this hour, stories of childhood, growing up, and growing pains. From hearing your first Bruce Springsteen song, to experiencing a cultural divide to having your heart broken wide open. 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.

Sarfraz Manzoor discovers life lessons in the lyrics of Bruce Springsteen.

Oanh Ngo Usadi and her family arrive in Texas from Vietnam with high hopes and an American Dream.

Max García Conover finds faith in an unexpected place.

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International Women’s Month: Carol Spencer extras

This week, we're celebrating International Women's Day with a story from an original career woman, Carol Spencer. This week’s episode is hosted by The Moth’s Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust.

Storyteller: Carol Spencer

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International Women’s Month: Carol Spencer

This week, we're celebrating International Women's Day with a story from an original career woman, Carol Spencer. This week’s episode is hosted by The Moth’s Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust.

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Storyteller: Carol Spencer

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