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Live from Johannesburg: The Moth Radio Hour

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Show Notes

In this hour, we bring you to Johannesburg for a special live edition of The Moth Radio Hour. Stories of invention, beauty pageants in the time of Nelson Mandela, and finding balance. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness, with additional live hosting by Lebo Mashile. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Brian Turyabagye tries to have his cake and eat it too. Lebo Mogashoa is determined to become Mr. South Africa. Lisa Muchoki realizes the true dangers of her job. Podcast # 999

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