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    Kidneys, Undergarments and Cabbies

    A college kid has his jaw wired shut, a man receives the best gift ever from the love of his life, a young Mormon tries to extinguish her doubts, a daughter consoles her grieving father, and a New York City cab driver has a very bad day.

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    Dec 10, 2017 • 1 min read

    Dan Souza has his mouth wired shut for a month and a half after having jaw surgery. Gil Reyes needs a kidney transplant and as his family and friends are ruled out, his boyfriend offers him a kidney. Karen Duffin (pictured) tries to find the courage to leave her faith behind. Sarah Bunger becomes her father’s best friend and confidant after her mother dies. And Sam Dingman had a great thing going until he crashes his taxi twice in one day. Hosted by The Moth's senior producer, Jenifer Hixson.

    Learn more or listen again to this week's episode., which originally aired on June 7, 2015.

    Photo by Dare Kumolu-Johnson

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