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The Moth Radio Hour

Cops, Dumpster Diving, and Mental Illness

A tough New York City cop gets a small, fluffy dog; a college student tries dumpster diving; a Brooklyn mom has to deviate from her birth plan; and a surfer deals with his wife’s deep depression.

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Jul 3, 2016 • 1 min read
  • Steve Osborne and his wife fall in love with their small dog.

  • Elise Hunter digs into a dumpster to impress a date.

  • Amy Brill tries to be a perfect mother until her water breaks.

  • Mark Lukach deals with his wife’s debilitating mental illness.

Hosted by Meg Bowles, Senior Producer at The Moth.

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Photo: Jason Falchook

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