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