James Knudsen and Brian Myers

Recorded August 25, 2022 Archived August 25, 2022 51:57 minutes
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Description

One Small Step partners James Knudsen (57) and Brian Myers (58) talk about their upbringings, the experiences that shaped their career trajectories, and how their political views have changed over time.

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James and Brian talk about why they wanted to participate in One Small Step, and they read each other’s bios.
Brian talks about his and his kids’ involvement in community service.
Brian talks about his family’s experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
James talks about the experience he and his wife had working from home as educators throughout the pandemic.
They talk about their appreciation for the National Parks and reflect on their fathers’ appreciation of the outdoors.
Brian and James talk about their upbringings and the communities in which they were raised.
Brian talks about how losing his father while he was still in high school impacted his outlook and life trajectory.
James talks about his career path from the Marines to teaching theater at the college level.
They talk about their fathers’ World War II service.
Brian talks about his years working in Argentina.
They talk about how their political views have changed over time.
James talks about the political views that his parents held.
They talk about what gives them hope for the future.

Participants

  • James Knudsen
  • Brian Myers

Partnership Type

Outreach

Initiatives