The Moth Can't Help Falling in Love: The Moth Radio Hour
Feb 17, 2026
Matthew Mercier, storyteller who uncovers his parents' secret religious past. Auburn Schaefer, urban school principal who turns caregiving into a first home after her husband’s injury. Eva Santiago, parent advocate who reconnects and marries a man in prison. They share stories about unlikely romance, devotion across barriers, and how love reshapes ordinary places.
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Finding Love In The Mud
- David Greco describes a rain-soaked Jazz Fest date that revealed his partner's joy in chaos.
- He realized she was 'the one' when she danced in the pouring rain and mud.
Humanizing People Behind Bars
- Eva emphasizes that incarcerated people are not numbers but full humans deserving dignity.
- Her marriage reframes Christopher beyond his sentence into a partner, teacher, and light.
Keeping Spark Over The Phone
- The episode includes a recorded phone call showing Eva and Christopher's playful, affectionate banter.
- Their calls demonstrate how humor and small rituals keep their marriage alive despite imprisonment.
