The Moth Radio Hour
Veterans Day 2016: Iraq, aircraft carriers and candy
A special Veterans Day episode of The Moth. A soldier trains to land his plane on an aircraft carrier, a future marine rebels against her abusive father, an Iraqi man risks his life working as a translator for the armed forces.
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Ted Hartley and his fellow pilots struggle to to complete their first landings on a ship.
Taniki Richard is forced to provide for her parents and siblings.
Abbas Mousa (pictured) flees Iraq and becomes a translator for the US Army.
Hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director Catherine Burns.
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Photo: Brian Powers