Life's a Mystery - Suki Kim

“I didn’t want to wait for North Korea’s permission to tell North Korea’s truth.”

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Life's a Mystery

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This episode of The Moth Radio Hour explores the many mysteries of life: A tree that bears a magical harvest, a hunt for apartment justice, a journalist undercover in North Korea, and more. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

A shady apartment deal has Michele Castellano channeling her inner Nancy Drew.
The child of a working mom, Alexandra Rosas struggles with saying goodbye.
As a kid, Annie Share wonders about the mysterious, magical tree in her backyard.
One very special penny has the potential to change the lives of Adam Bottner and his son. 
Suki Kim is a journalist who risks her life posing as a teacher in an elite North Korean school.


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06:44
The Craigslist Broker

by Michele Castellano

A shady apartment deal has Michele Castellano channeling her inner Nancy Drew.

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06:15
Call Me The Rock, or Call Me Colombian

by Alexandra Rosas

The child of a working mom, Alexandra Rosas struggles with saying goodbye.

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04:57
Not So Sweet

by Annie Share

As a kid, Annie Share wonders about the mysterious, magical tree in her backyard.

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05:43
The 1943 S Double Dye

by Adam Bottner

One very special penny has the potential to change the lives of Adam Bottner and his son. 

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17:21
Undercover in North Korea with its Future Leaders

by Suki Kim

Suki Kim is a journalist who risks her life posing as a teacher in an elite North Korean school.

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