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    The Moth Radio Hour

    The Moth Radio Hour 1002

    A Nobel Laureate learns about his origins; a 9-alarm blaze teaches a father's wisdom; a cop's stakeout misadventures; and a road trip with dreams of what might have been.

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    Apr 7, 2013 • 1 min read

    Geneticist and Nobel Laureate Paul Nurse learns the truth about his origins. A nine-alarm blaze in Boston's Chinatown teaches Ellie Lee about her father's wisdom. New York City cop Steve Osborne (pictured) mistakes a dentist for a bank robber during a stakeout. Tom Weiser is plagued during a road trip with dreams of what might have been, had he made some different decisions. Hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director, Catherine Burns.

    NOTE: Some stories are emotionally intense and not for children.

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