Cora Kessler and Elizabeth de Wolff

Recorded August 28, 2022 Archived August 28, 2022 48:18 minutes
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Description

One Small Step partners Cora Kessler (29) and Elizabeth "Lisa" de Wolff (57) talk about identity, fear, and the impact of social media on the country's political divide. They reflect on their political upbringings and on how they choose to communicate their values to others.

Subject Log / Time Code

Cora and Lisa talk about why they wanted to participate in One Small Step, and they read each other’s bios.
Cora talks about her memories of her first seizure, and she reflects on how her epilepsy diagnosis shaped her worldview.
They reflect on fear, identity, and the Capitol Insurrection.
Lisa talks about how marrying a man from the Netherlands shaped her worldview.
They talk about whether the shift in the political climate has led them to feel more politically active or more politically exhausted.
They talk about how social media is affecting the political divide.
They talk about their political upbringings and how their views have changed over time.
They talk about what gives them hope for the future.

Participants

  • Cora Kessler
  • Elizabeth de Wolff

Partnership Type

Outreach

Initiatives