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13:09
My Lost Paradise

by Reza Jalali

Reza Jalali returns to an unfamiliar home that's been ravaged by war.

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Astronauts, Family Trees and Drips

A special live event from Cooper Union, Andrew Solomon describes his circuitous route to becoming a dad; astronaut Michael Massimo details his high stakes mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope; and a cellist makes a disturbing discovery about a neighbor.

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Travel Tales: Emma John & T. Richard Corcoran

In this special podcast episode, stories all about the transformative qualities of travel. This is the first episode of a two-part series, and this week we'll hear from Emma John and T. Richard Corcoran.

Emma John brings a friend's young daughter on a trip to rekindle the magic of Venice.

T. Richard Corcoran undergoes a test physical and courageous fortitude while cycling to raise funds for AIDS.

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09:35
Mettle to the Pedal

by T. Richard Corcoran

T. Richard Corcoran undergoes a test physical and courageous fortitude while cycling to raise funds for AIDS.

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11:57
What’s Next?

by Emma John

Emma John brings a friend's young daughter on a trip to rekindle the magic of Venice.

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Stepchild, Big Brother and Mug Shot

Comic Tig Notaro details her complicated relationship with her step-father; a New York City cop on a bust discovers the value of a mug shot; and a teenager rebels after her brother is disowned. Hosted by The Moth’s Producing Director, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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12:54
Sorry Sari

by Nina Mcconigley

Nina McConigley clings to her heritage with a safety pin and a sari.

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10:22
My Life, My Strength

by Cristina Briones

Cristina Briones faces down a housing crisis and a call for equity.

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13:52
C’est La Vie

by Terrance Flynn

Terrance Flynn attempts to catch the romantic-interest of an enigmatic stranger.

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03:23
Hello, Straight People!

by Tara Clancy

Tara Clancy is unprepared for a conversation around sexuality with her son.

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Doctors, Saints, and Secrets

In this hour, a young doctor is whisked halfway across the globe to care for an ailing international religious icon, a daughter discovers her father’s painstakingly kept secret, and an oncologist raised in India describes the way death is handled in his native country. 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.

Dr. George Lombardi is sent overseas to save the life of the most famous nun of all time.
 
Bliss Broyard learns the hidden facts about her father’s heritage just before he dies.
 
Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee describes the way his grandmother, and his native culture in India, embraced the end of life. 

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Eno Inwek, Caoimhe Creed & Martin Hughes

On today's episode, three stories for you. Eno Inwek turns to the internet in search of a good deal. Caoimhe Creed takes a bold stand for minimum wage. Martin Hughes’ has a Christmas tradition, and standard text message rates apply.

If you would like to hear more stories from The Dublin StorySLAM, like the ones in this episode, visit their website and subscribe to The Dublin StorySLAM Podcast.

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05:49
Homestop

by Caoimhe Creed

Caoimhe Creed takes a bold stand for minimum wage.

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05:07
Popcorn Packing and Craigslist, Oh My

by Eno Inwek

Eno Inwek turns to the internet in search of a good deal.

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06:01
All Is Well

by Martin Hughes

Martin Hughes’ has a Christmas tradition, and standard text message rates apply

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Live from Jackson

In this episode, we present four stories all about coming to the precipice of catastrophe. A vicious rumor shakes the foundations of family and home, a potential romance takes a dark turn, and a woman’s heritage dangles over oblivion by a thread. Hosted by Tara Clancy in front of a live audience in Jackson, Wyoming with additional hosting by Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Tara Clancy is unprepared for a conversation around sexuality with her son.

Cristina Briones faces down a housing crisis and a call for equity.

Terrance Flynn attempts to catch the romantic-interest of an enigmatic stranger.

Nina McConigley clings to her heritage with a safety pin and a sari.

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Mischief and Mayhem: Marian Speerless & Anne Wheeler

A young girl's imagination runs amok with very real world consequences, and a high school junior is forced to satisfy a sweet tooth against the doctor's wishes. Storytellers: Marian Speerless and Anne Wheeler. Hosted by Dan Kennedy. 

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06:55
Cockadoodle Doo

by Marian Speerless

A young girl's imagination runs amok with very real world consequences.

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04:30
For the Love of a Cinnamon Roll

by Anne Wheeler

A high school junior is forced to satisfy a sweet tooth against the doctor's wishes.

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Prisons, Princes, and Playgrounds

A woman sets off in search of transformation and ends up in a harem in Bandar Seri Begawan; a teacher discovers her playground has turned into a 3rd grade war zone; singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega debates whether to take the stage at The Glastonbury Music Festival in the face of a death threat; and Damien Echols describes life after spending 18 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit.

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