In today’s hour, GrandSLAM stories from around the country: a subway altercation, a child’s view on love and war, an awkward first-year teacher, a widow at The Grand Canyon, a sixth-grade clown and the loved ones left behind after a tragedy. Hosted by The Moth’s Senior Producer, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers: Jeff Simmermon, Tim Manley, Sofia Stefanovic, Neshama Franklin, Colin Ryan, Suzanne Barakat.

Originally podcasted: 2/2/2016

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