Dean Berglund and Mary Somnis
Recorded
September 7, 2022
Archived
September 7, 2022
58:52 minutes
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Id:
hub000599
Description
One Small Step conversation partners Dean Berglund (60) and Mary Somnis (67) talk about socialism, capitalism, use of the social safety net at different points in their lives, and their love of the North Shore.Subject Log / Time Code
DB signed up because we're in a divisive time and need to look for common ground.
DB asks MS to define DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion).
MS says DEI is about being inclusive of all people regardless of identity and equal opportunity.
MS asks Dean about socialism in relation to the life and principals of Jesus.
MS identifies herself as liberal.
DB identifies as conservative before republican. says he voted Trump twice.
DB talks about needing government support after a debilitating trucking accident that coincided with the birth of his son and his conflicting feelings about getting that support.
MS and DB laugh together about finding oneself in need unexpectedly.
DB has spent almost his entire life in Cook County Minnesota and appreciates it here.
MS moved here from city at a young age and stayed. she says she thinks mutual love of a place can help us work through our differences.
MS says her biggest fear coming into the conversation was being matched with someone she has a history with.
DB says he was happy to hear what MS had to say.
Participants
- Dean Berglund
- Mary Somnis