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    The Moth Radio Hour

    The Moth Radio Fund Raising Hour, Fall 2015

    This special episode of The Moth Radio Hour includes stories from Christian McBride, Karen Gearon, and Dr. Mary-Claire King.

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    Oct 11, 2015 • 1 min read

    Young musician Christian McBride (pictured) gets a once in a lifetime shot at the big time. With her fellow shopworkers at the Dunnes Stores, Karen Gearon goes on strike and sparks international interest in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. And Dr. Mary Claire King discovers the inherited breast cancer gene after enduring personal heartbreak.

    Photo: Sarah Stacke

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