The Moth

Radio Hour

Veterans' Day 2016: Iraq, Aircraft Carriers & Candy

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A special Veterans’ Day episode of The Moth. A Naval Aviator trains to land his plane on an aircraft carrier, a future marine rebels against her abusive father, an Iraqi man risks his life working as a translator for the armed forces.

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.

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