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The Moth Radio Hour

A Wrestler, an Exonoree and a Nurse

A little boy and his grandma attend a pro-wrestling match in 1955; a prisoner is contacted by a girl who says she’s his daughter; a high school principal goes above and beyond with a needy student; a teenager has a life changing experience during an internship at a hospital; and an experienced nurse has to act fast to save a life.

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Apr 3, 2016 • 1 min read
  • Richard Price bonds with his pro-wrestling-loving grandmother in 1955.

  • Rickie Johnson gets a letter from his long last daughter while in prison.

  • Tim King (pictured) forms a strong bond with a student who changes his life.

  • Merlixse Ventura is an intern on a pediatric oncology unit.

  • Lydia Velez encounters a patient’s unusual wound.

Hosted by The Moth's Producing Director, Sarah Austin Jenness.

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