Skin Tight Genes extras

Carmen Rita Wong

Mrh2012 ​ Carmen Rita Wong​ Extra 1

Carmen, her brother and Dad #2 around move from NYC to NH.

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Carmen's mother and Papi Wong at their engagement party in 1962.

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Family #2 with Dad #2.

Beth Bucher

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Beth and her Aunt Anna

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Beth celebrating her 40th in Thailand

Mrh2012 Beth Bucher Extra 3

Beth getting the all clear in July 2017

Mrh2012 Beth Bucher Extra 4

Beth's mom and with Tricia (Beth's sister)

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Skin Tight Genes

by Moth Radio Hour

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on SpotifyApple and iHeart on 5/28/24 ---

In this hour, stories from the double helix—genetic makeup, inherited disease, and family secrets. It's all in the DNA. This hour is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Mike Birbiglia works to get healthy and mitigate his bad genes.

Carmen Rita Wong uncovers the complicated layers of her family's past.

Beth Bucher makes a difficult decision to protect her health.

When applying for a green card, Paul Nurse discovers a family secret.

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