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Fathers

A special Father's Day edition: A man who faints at the sight of blood prepares to become a father; a Russian immigrant takes a trip home and tries to fulfill a promise to his mother; a child goes to great lengths to hide brussels sprouts from her stepfather; and a family fights to stay in the country they call home. Hosted by The Moth Radio Hour Producer Jay Allison.see more
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Fathers

A special Father's Day edition: A man who faints at the sight of blood prepares to become a father; a Russian immigrant takes a trip home and tries to fulfill a promise to his mother; a child goes to great lengths to hide brussels sprouts from her stepfather; and a family fights to stay in the country they call home. Hosted by The Moth Radio Hour Producer Jay Allison.see more
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