About this episode

This episode features stories of American Dreams from various individuals including a beauty pageant hopeful and a farmhand.

In this hour, stories of American Dreams—from a beauty pageant hopeful, a farmhand, and an advocate. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. With the goal of becoming Miss Alabama, Alexis Barton enters her first beauty pageant. Heather Angell starts working on a farm and bonds with her bosses. Ofia Begum Ali takes on the responsibility of translating for their parents. Amena Brown's grandmother teachers her to cook... but witholds an important recipe. Podcast # 984

People in this episode

Host: Jon Goode

Guests: Alexis Barton, Heather Angell, Ofia Begum Ali, Amena Brown

Topics covered

• American Dreams
• beauty pageants
• farming
• translation
• cooking
• family

Keywords

• American Dreams
• beauty pageant
• farmhand
• translation
• cooking
• family recipes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Moth, Atlantic Public Media

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