Dana Austin and Jeffery Jones
Recorded
December 5, 2023
Archived
December 5, 2023
49:45 minutes
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Id:
osv000262
Description
One Small Step conversation partners Dana Austin (68) and Jeffrey Jones (65) discuss their military service, the media they've produced, raising their children, and communication.Subject Log / Time Code
Jeffrey Jones talks about books and podcasts he's created. He shares he's a paraplegic as a result of his infantry service.
Dana Austin talks about residing in Central Virginia, his time after the military as a single dad in college. He shares a story about playing music in a Veteran's house.
Jeffrey recalls being recruited to the military.
Dana and Jeffrey talk about the abuse of Vietnam Vets upon their return to the United States.
Dana talks about working as a musician.
Jeffrey talks about his inspiration to create his podcast. He talks about losing loved ones in the AIDS crisis. He tells a story about a cab driver who helped him.
Jeffrey talks about the opportunities the military offered him. He talks about moving his family to Maine.
Dana tells a story about his children attending school in Virginia.
Jeffrey shares his experience in Hawaii and witnessing the experience of native islanders.
Dana talks about his parents divorce. He shares a story about an uncomfortable racial moment from high school.
Jeffrey talks about thought processes and extreme points of view.
Dana and Jeffrey talk about the technology they had as young adults.
They talk about not agreeing with people in person vs. social media.
Dana shares finding siblings through a donor parent.
Jeffrey and Dana discuss Palestine and Israel and the differences between leadership and the people.
Participants
- Dana Austin
- Jeffery Jones