The Moth

The Moth Radio Hour

Relative Silence

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In this episode, the truths we keep from our family, and the lies we tell for them. Sibling mayhem, multigenerational secrets, and a surprise while watching CBS.

Anagha Mahajan finds a creative solution to stay out of the summer heat.

Okeoma Erojikwe is stuck between a cultural tradition and loyalty to her grandmother. 

Angela Derecas Taylor uncovers a dark truth about her grandparents.

Graham Shelby first sees his Vietnam veteran father on a television special.

Hosted by

Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of The Moth Radio Hour

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