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The Moth Radio Hour

Soundtrack to Your Life

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In this hour, stories of how music moves us. Guitar lessons, band geeks, and record deals.

Storytellers

Alistair Bane learns to play the guitar from a punk musician.

Hanif Abdurraqib finds solace in his hometown mall the summer after a family tragedy.

KB Brookins competes to become drum major of their high school’s marching band.

Musician Rissi Palmer is offered a life-changing opportunity on her journey to become a country music star.

Hosted by

Moth Director Chloe Salmon

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

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