The Moth Radio Hour

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.

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

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.

06:09

The Park For Everyone

by Matty Struski

Matty Struski takes matters into his own hands.

The Moth Radio Hour

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.

13:26

The Commander and I

by Arn Chorn-Pond

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

13:31

How to Act Like a Lady

by Tricia Rose Burt

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

13:37

Don't Patronise Me

by ​Pádraig ÓTuama

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

The Moth Radio Hour

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.

The Moth Podcast

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

05:06

Fishing for Love

by Dina Adler

Dina has one true love: the New York Yankees.

07:58

Stranded

by Meena Ziabari

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

The Moth Radio Hour

Confrontations

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In this hour, stories of war, face-offs, and confronting the demons within. A man must come to terms with his sexuality (as well as those who judge him), a woman learns that her ladylike upbringing has lasting marks, and a child fights to survive The Killing Fields of Cambodia. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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

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

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

The Moth Podcast

Technology Fails

This week, two stories of when technology really isn't the answer.

Hosted by: Dan Kennedy

Storytellers: Jill Bergman, Aylie Baker

06:04

Banjo Blues

by Jill Bergman

Jill Bergman wreaks havoc on an airplane when she brought her metronome in her carry on.

The Moth Radio Hour

The Moth at the World Science Festival

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A doctor who studies memory is confronted with her own father’s memory loss, a boy attempts to take control of his life by planning the perfect Bar Mitzvah, an archeologist fights against the rising waters, and a doctor battles through heartbreak to make a breakthrough in cancer research.

12:07

Never the Bridegroom, Never the Bride

by Francois Clemmons

Francois Clemmons gets a role on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood but loses part of himself in the process.

05:48

To Thine Own Self Be True

by Michelle Ephraim

Michelle Ephraim has an unexpected run-in with an ex's mother.

05:44

I Am Batman

by Paul Davis

Paul Davis struggles to reconcile his dreams of being an artist with his day job as a party clown.

06:17

Trini-Dad

by Lichelli Lazar-Lea

Lichelli Lazar-Lea returns to her roots to find her father, and herself.