John Floyd and Karla Doremus-Tranfield

John Floyd (JF) and Karla Doremus-Tranfield (KD) begin, discuss breaking echo chambers and finding common ground.

JF and KD read each others bios, discuss NRA, firearms, personal responsibility or "rugged individualism," and the Second Amendment.

KD asks JF about a moment that shaped his beliefs, he shares personal experiences with his father, an apartment fire; self-reliance and traditional family values are discussed, as well as divorce, parenting, his children shaping his beliefs.

JF reads KD bio, she shares about growing up in Ohio and not returning, family, and diversity of Air Force Academy; leads her to personal growth and shares about values of living in small town.

JF and KD exchange stories, discuss Air Force and KD's Republicanism or political values. KD walks JF through the transition and journey after Trump and family going through hard times and reflects on resources and systems in her life before moving to Maine.

JF talks about voting for Trump, KD talks about Hilary Clinton and campaigning for her; participants discuss most influential people in their lives: parents and children.

JF asks KD her personal political values, KD responds with "The Golden Rule" and JD follows-up asking about KD's "wide swing" from Trump to "far left"; JD shares how it feels to hear KD's response.

KD returns the question about personal political values, beliefs; JD expresses frustration with politicians.

Participants speak about hopes for future and things that surprised them about each other; JD surprised he can find common ground with a left-leaning Democrat, KD learned JF is open-minded and willing to find common ground, and impressed by JF's knowledge and understanding of Constitution.

Personal stories shared about their dogs.