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Matters of the Heart

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In this hour, stories of love — passions, parents, and dating apps. A woman swipes for a second chance, a little girl finds her calling, and fathers find ways to relate to their children.

Storytellers

Kristy Hawkins thumbs her way through the prospects of love.

Kemp Powers is convinced he will never be a good dad.

Niall Ashdown and his father bond over their love of birds.

Esther McManus keeps the baking tradition alive.

Hosted by

Moth Director Meg Bowles

The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

This episode originally aired on March 28th, 2023.

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