The Moth Radio Hour: Sink or Swim
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The Moth
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In this hour, stories of diving in—whether we want to or not. In a job, in a relationship, or into the unknown. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Surgeon Anthony Chin-Quee finds himself in over his head during his first day on call.
Despite protests from friends and family, Nancy French marries a man she barely knows.
Wilderness guide Monte Montepare takes inexperienced hikers on a glacier expedition
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