Michael Lynch and Clark Boyer

Michael Lynch and Clark Boyer

Recorded June 16, 2025 52:01 minutes
Michael Lynch and Clark Boyer
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Description

One Small Step partners Clark Boyer (65) and Michael Lynch (70) find many commonalities in each other, from generational similarities to their careers in the service sector working locally to help their communities. They discuss how they both identify as moderates, and how they lean different directions.

Subject Log / Time Code

2:30
Clark Boyer (CB) and Michael Lynch (ML) talk about why they wanted to participate in One Small Step.
4:30
CB and ML discuss the similarities with each other's bios.
9:30
CB talks about being a registered Republican and identify as independent, fiscally conservative and socially liberal. ML discusses being a registered Democrat. They discuss how they vote for individuals and issues over party.
18:59
ML talks about his work in safety.
27:28
ML talks about attending his first protest at a No Kings rally in 2025, which he found to be peaceful.
30:50
CB talks about people in his life who are extreme on both sides of the political spectrum. He recalls extremists causing problems outside of the Federal Courthouse in Portland, Oregon.
33:00
ML and CB talk about combating food insecurity through their direct actions rather than trusting spending through churches and government institutions. They share their religious backgrounds and their interest studying different religions.

Participants

  • Michael Lynch
  • Clark Boyer

Venue / Recording Kit