The Moth Radio Hour
Prosthetics, Boot Camp, and Heartache
A double amputee chronicles her adventures with prosthetic legs; the mother of a bullied teen tells the story of his suicide; former NYC Mayor Ed Koch stands up to his WWII anti-Semitic platoon leader; and three teens from New Orleans share their stories on the theme Prejudice and Power.
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Double amputee Aimee Mullins chronicles her adventures with prosthetic legs as an athlete, actress, and artist. Sirdeaner Walker, the mother of a bullied teen, tells the story of his suicide. Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch (pictured) stands up to his anti-Semitic platoon leader while in training for WWII. And teenagers Axel Gutierrez, Tayana Robinson and Alexis Garcia from Grace King High School in New Orleans share their stories on the theme Prejudice and Power. Hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness, The Moth's Producing Director.
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