The Moth Radio Hour
Women in the World
A special episode featuring stories from women around the world. Resilient children, computer crashes, swimming lessons, life after a house fire, standing up to bullies and accepting help from strangers.
• 1 min read
Katie Smith struggles to survive in an abusive home.
Catherine Palmer suffers a computer failure while working on her Phd.
Cal Wilson (pictured) is inspired by her five year old son to take swimming lessons.
Liz Allen is a kid when her house burns down.
Kusum Thapa is a doctor in Nepal who advocates for victims of sexual abuse
Beverly Engelman is a fiercely independent octogenarian who needs help from her neighbors after a stroke.
Hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness.
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Photo: Timothy Herbert