Wendy Brooking and Brian Speer

Recorded March 22, 2024 Archived March 22, 2024 45:17 minutes

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One Small Step partners Wendy Brooking (52) and Brian Speer (45) have a conversation about their childhoods, political polarization, and patriotism.

Wendy Brooking and Brian Speer tell each other why they decided to participate in a One Small Step conversation.

Wendy shares what her experience was like growing up in Zimbabwe during a time of war.

Brian talks about how his grandfather influenced his life after his father passed away.

Brian explains how politics have affected some of his relationships at work.

Wendy gives insight on her perspective of patriotism coming from Zimbabwe.

Wendy shares what the process was like becoming a citizen of the United States.

Brian recalls back to September 11th, 2001 and how he felt seeing the planes fly into the Twin Towers.

Wendy and Brian share their hopes for the future and tell each other what they gained from having this conversation.

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