
The Moth Radio Hour: Voicing Tough Truths
The Moth
Embracing 'Lips' and the Kenya Controversy
The chapter follows a speechwriter who adopts a new persona, 'Lips', leading to a successful speech for President Obama but also causes controversy with a line about Kenya. Despite facing consequences, the speaker prepares meticulously for a significant speech, navigating humorous yet tense moments with former speechwriters and the President.
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