Driven - Omar Qureshi

“I like hearing my dad tell stories its one of my favorite things. And my favorite story that he tells all the time is about when he came to the United States for the first time.”

Driven

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Start your engines! In this hour, stories of being driven -- bound, determined, or literally in the passenger seat of a car. This episode is hosted by Moth Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Juliette Holmes experiences segregation first hand as a child in Georgia.

Tracey Crosier interviews for a radio job and gets more than she bargained for.

Jennifer Leahy deals with the death of a patient for the first time. 

Omar Qureshi tries to show his cousin a good time when he visits the US.


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Stories in this Episode

12:19
My Father's Green Chevrolet

by Juliette Holmes

Juliette Holmes experiences segregation firsthand as a child in Georgia.

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09:09
Keys to the Castle

by Tracey Croisier

Tracey Crosier interviews for a radio job and gets more than she bargained for.

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06:47
See One, Do One

by Jennifer Leahy

Jennifer Leahy deals with the death of a patient for the first time. 

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12:31
The Great Qureshi Car Chase

by Omar Qureshi

Omar Qureshi tries to show his cousin a good time when he visits the US.

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Extras From This Episode

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Tracey Croisier

Tracey Croisier

Juliette Holmes

Juliettes Mother And Father

Juliette's mother and father.

Omar Qureshi

Omars Uncles Graduation Photo

Omar's Uncle's graduation photo.

Omars Dad At Graduation

Omar's dad at graduation.

Omars Dad With Friends

Omar's dad with friends.

Omars Uncle At His Undergrad Graduation And Omars Dad Wearing The Pink Shirt

Omar's uncle at his undergrad graduation and Omar's dad wearing the pink shirt.

Omar With His Cousins

Omar with his cousins.

Omars Dad Grandmother And Aunt Around The Time Of His Dads Graduation

Omar's dad, grandmother, and aunt around the time of his dad's graduation.

Jennifer Leahy

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