Women in the World - Catherine Palmer

“Suddenly I hear my sweet little five year old say, 'Let's drink to long-legged women.'”

Women in the World The Moth Radio Hour

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Women in the World

A special episode featuring stories from women around the world. Resilient children, computer crashes, swimming lessons, life after a house fire, standing up to bullies and accepting help from strangers. Hosted by The Moth’s Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Katie Smith struggles to survive in an abusive home.

Catherine Palmer suffers a computer failure while working on her Phd.

Cal Wilson is inspired by her five year old son to  take swimming lessons.

Liz Allen is a kid when her house burns down.

Kusum Thapa is a doctor in Nepal who advocates for victims of sexual abuse.

Beverly Engelman is a fiercely independent octogenarian who needs help from her neighbors after a stroke.

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Stories in this Episode

10:13
Dream House on Fire

by Katie Smith

Katie Smith struggles to survive in an abusive home.

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05:01
Good News/Bad News

by Catherine Palmer

Catherine Palmer suffers a computer failure while working on her PhD.

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05:49
Swimmingly

by Cal Wilson

Cal Wilson is inspired by her five year old son to take swimming lessons.

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05:32
Halfway Home

by Liz Allen

Liz Allen is a kid when her house burns down.

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07:57
One Voice

by Kusum Thapa

Kusum Thapa decides to stand up for a girl who was a victim of sexual violence.

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08:24
Independent's Day

by Beverly Engleman

Beverly Engelman is a fiercely independent octogenarian who needs help from her neighbors after a stroke.

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Catherine Palmer

MRH1608 Catherine Palmer Extra 1

Catherine Palmer on the day of her wedding.

The music in this story

  • The Drift - Uncanny Valley
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  • Stellwagen Symphonette - Carousel
  • Stellwagen Symphonette - Ebb Tide
  • Stellwagen Symphonette - In the Round
  • Stellwagen Symphonette - Transpose V2