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13:44
Dressing Barbie

by Carol Spencer

A woman who designs clothes for Barbie fights to be given credit for her work.

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The Moth Radio Hour
Live in Portland, Maine

A special live edition of The Moth at the State Theatre in Portland, Maine. A high school guidance counselor tries to keep his students safe, a woman learns to stop blaming herself years after an accident, and an astronaut prepares for his next shuttle mission after the loss of the Challenger.

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Black History Month 2020: Devan Saniford & Al Sharpton extras

This week, we celebrate Black History Month with two stories about learning lessons and fighting the good fight.

Hosted by: Dame Wilburn

Storytellers: Devan Sandiford, Rev. Al Sharpton

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The Moth Podcast
Black History Month 2020: Devan Sandiford & Al Sharpton

This week, we celebrate Black History Month with two stories about learning lessons and fighting the good fight.

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Hosted by: Dame Wilburn

Storytellers: Devan Sandiford, Rev. Al Sharpton

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07:17
The Loudest Whisper

by Devan Sandiford

Devan Sandiford tries to prepare his son for living in America with his brown skin.

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The Moth Radio Hour
It's The Little Things

In this hour, stories of questions. From rhetorical pleas to the curiosity and persistence of children, a favor for a kindred spirit and a request from a mourning mother, the important moments set in motion by a question mark. This hour is hosted by Moth Senior Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Beverley Elliott writes a song about a yellow dress, despite not owning one.

Lee Thomas is a newscaster with vitiligo.

Matthew McGough becomes a Yankee batboy.

Reilly Horan considers her relationship to clothing and to her identity.

Camille Woods seeks a small bit of comfort after the death of her son.

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11:14
Spotted Denzel

by Lee Thomas

Lee Thomas is a newscaster with vitiligo.

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It's the Little Things extras

In this hour, stories of questions. From rhetorical pleas to the curiosity and persistence of children, a favor for a kindred spirit and a request from a mourning mother, the important moments set in motion by a question mark. This hour is hosted by Moth Senior Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Beverley Elliott writes a song about a yellow dress, despite not owning one.

Lee Thomas is a newscaster with vitiligo.

Matthew McGough becomes a Yankee batboy.

Reilly Horan considers her relationship to clothing and to her identity.

Camille Woods seeks a small bit of comfort after the death of her son.

Airdate: 2/18/20

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Life After Love: Mitch Donaberg & Leah Haydock extras

As the great Cher once asked, Do you believe in life after love? This week, stories of loving and losing and everything in between.

Hosted by: Dan Kennedy

Storytellers: Leah Haydock, Mitch Donaberger

Airdate: 2/14/20

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07:07
Love And Pasta

by Leah Haydock

After a turbulent history in online dating, Leah finds solace in pasta.

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06:59
Do The Dishes And Leave

by Mitch Donaberger

Mitch makes a grand gesture.

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Life After Love: Mitch Donaberg & Leah Haydock

As the great Cher once asked, Do you believe in life after love? This week, stories of loving and losing and everything in between.

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Hosted by: Dan Kennedy

Storytellers: Leah Haydock, Mitch Donaberger

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The Moth Radio Hour
One Thing in Common

In this hour, four stories of lessons learned. Lessons of sharing, flirting, parenting and religious texts. Hosted by Meg Bowles, Senior Producer. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

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On Thing In Common extras

In this hour, four stories of lessons learned. Lessons of sharing, flirting, parenting and religious texts. Hosted by Meg Bowles, Senior Producer. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Airdate: 2/11/20

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13:24
Two Border Crossings, 33 Years Apart

by Reyna Grande

Reyna Grande finds kinship with a man seeking asylum in the US.

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12:41
Batter Up

by Sarah Jane Johnson

In her journey to start a family, Sarah Jane Johnson also finds herself facing her past. 

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The Moth Radio Hour
Jury Duty, Walking Tests, Pepsi and NOLA

In this hour, a member of a punk band gets summoned to jury duty; a man with MS hopes to qualify for a medical trial; a worker’s small rebellion at the reception desk; and a father attempts to make his son into a “man’s man.” Hosted by The Moth’s Senior Producer, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Danusia Trevino is forever changed by jury duty.

Charles Upshaw trains to walk 50 feet.

Morley McBride is asked to give up the soda she loves.

Chris Turgeon has a blind spot when it comes to his son.

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Jury Duty, Walking Tests, Pepsi and NOLA

In this hour, a member of a punk band gets summoned to jury duty; a man with MS hopes to qualify for a medical trial; a worker’s small rebellion at the reception desk; and a father attempts to make his son into a “man’s man.” Hosted by The Moth’s Senior Producer, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Danusia Trevino is forever changed by jury duty.

Charles Upshaw trains to walk 50 feet.

Morley McBride is asked to give up the soda she loves.

Chris Turgeon has a blind spot when it comes to his son.

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05:16
Off The Rails

by Tere Figueras Negrete

Tere learns a lot about her fellow passengers when her commute goes ary.

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Crowd Control: Tere Figueras Negrete & Adam Wade

This week, stories from crowded places and spaces.

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Hosted by: Dan Kennedy

Storytellers: Tere Figueras Negrete & Adam Wade

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