Christopher Caillier and Nasreen Johnson
Recorded
November 9, 2023
Archived
November 9, 2023
52:54 minutes
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oss000143
Description
One Small Step conversation partners Christopher "Chris" Caillier (51) and Nasreen Johnson (42) talk about the importance of local politics, sex ed in schools, the importance of finding common ground and maintaining civility when approaching people with different view points.Subject Log / Time Code
Christopher "Chris" Caillier (CC) talks about his desire to understand others more fully.
CC talks about his mother's impact on him, who was abusive. He also talks about an athlete friend of his who taught him to care for others.
Nasreen Johnson (NJ) talks about the impact of a high school councilor who helped her graduate high school early and taught her the importance of listening to young people.
NJ talks about her childhood and not always being aware of their housing instability.
NJ talks about balancing her life as a single mom looking after 2 kids with physical and mental health issues.
NJ talks about the importance of building a community around herself and her children.
NJ talks about her involvement in local politics.
CC talks about his experience with sex education in school.
CC talks about his move away from religion.
CC talks about the importance of being in person when discussing opposing view points.
CC talks about what he loves about Fresno.
CC talks about his involvement in local politics while living in Seattle.
NJ talks about her personal political views, which are centered around people and providing for their needs and success.
NJ and CC talk about the complexities of local politics.
CC talks about his personal political values, which are not tied to political parties.
NJ talks about her hope for the future - that people approach each other with curiosity first.
CC expresses his hope for people to listen to one another more and learn from one another.
Participants
- Christopher Caillier
- Nasreen Johnson