The Moth Radio Hour
The Moth Radio Hour 1308
A filmmaker's deep personal loss brings the war in Afghanistan to life. An author longs for her mother's love. A problem gambler can't resist stopping at a small casino.
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Award-winning author and documentary filmmaker Sebastian Junger spends many years covering war and thinks that he's come close to knowing what soldiers experience. But he only comprehends its full darkness after a profound personal loss. Best-selling author Jamaica Kincaid is sent to live with her aunt after the birth of her little brother. And problem gambler Josh Axelrad tells himself he can beat the odds… just one last time. Hosted by The Moth's Producing Director, Sarah Austin Jenness.
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