A Bast From the Past- An interview conducted by Sumayya and Jamil Jaffer – 11-26-2023

Listen as Sumayya J, a student in high school, interviews Jamil J, her dad, about his experiences growing up and meeting Sumayya’s mother. This conversation teaches Sumayya what Jamil’s life used to be like and enables her father to relive...

Ethan Denaburg and his grandfather Charles Denaburg talk about his grandfathers life growing up in Birmingham, Alabama

In this interview, recorded on November 26 in Birmingham, Alabama, Ethan Denaburg and his grandfather Charles Denaburg talk about the meanings of life and what’s good and what’s bad. Charles Denaburg shared stories about his time in the Air Force...

Hannah and her Mom, Kristi Gidley, talk about marriage, family, and religion from Florida to Alabama

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, Hannah Gidley interviews her Mother, Kristi Gidley, on her childhood in Florida, as well as her life now in Alabama. Kristi shares her experience with divorced parents and the impact...

Maggie Walton and her grandmother discuss life growing up in rural Alabama

In this interview, conducted in November 2023, in Birmingham, Alabama, Maggie Walton (17), interviews her grandmother, Martha Thornburgh (81). This interview discusses Martha’s childhood as well as relationships with her family. Martha shared stories of growing up in Alabama, and...

Me and Momma are just alike

In this Interview, conducted in November 2023, Hill Hughen (18) interviews his mother Valerie Hughen (46) about her memories and experience in economics. Valerie shares some of her favorite educational and childhood memories. She also mixes in some of her...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen Project 2023- Faith Wood

This is an interview of me (Faith Wood,18) interviewing my dad (Donald Wood,59). I interviewed him about his teenage, college and young adult years. We covered what school was like, what the economy was like and some of the jobs...

Virginia Eickholt interviewing her Grandmother Joan Rayl

This is an interview between myself, Virginia, and my grandmother, Joan. We are interviewing from her hometown of Decatur, Alabama over Thanksgiving break. We discuss everything from childhood, to advice, to regrets.

Interview w/ my parents

This was an interview with my parents. I asked them about their childhood, my childhood, etc.

Thanksgiving Interview

In this interview Yara, a 15 year old, and her grandfather, Dave, who is 80, talk about the continuity and changes from growing up in the 40s to modern day. It explores subjects from wars, innovations, education, and politics.

Sadie Bolan interviews Joe (father) about his life leading up to this point.

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Valparaiso, Indiana, Sadie Bolan (16) interviews her father Joseph (62) about his life— beginning at his high school career— and leading up to his life in the present. With school, he talks...

My dad and I talk about his life.

I am Shannon ledig I’m 16 years old and I interviewed my dad who is 60 years young. We talked about if he enjoyed school and what he did and where he went for college. I asked him what he’s...

Bethany and Scott – 12/05/23

Bethany Everts (19) interviews her friend’s father Scott Deckert (52). They discuss the path to finding your career, future goals and advice for college students.

Jessica Ma and her father Martin Ma compare and contrast their childhoods and career aspirations

In this interview, conducted on November 25, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, Jessica Ma (18) interviews her father Martin Ma about his life as a Chinese American. They discuss the significance of being open-minded and how vital it is to spend...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen- Sophie Williams and her Grandmother Beverly Love

On November 22, 2023, Sophie Williams (17) interviewed her grandmother Beverly Love (76) about her past. She recorded this on her grandmother's patio in College Station, Texas. Sophie asked her grandmother about her college life, friendships, family, and more.

Thanksgiving Break Interview With My Mom and with an Economics twist!

My name is Prudence Wachira (18), and I am interviewing my beautiful Mother, Nelly Wachira (52). For context, my mom immigrated to America from Kenya when she was 35 years old. In this interview, created on November 26th, 2023, in...

Rosie Bolton and her grandmother Martha Bolton reflect on the past

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Chelsea, Alabama, Rosie Bolton (17) interviews her grandmother, Martha Bolton (71). They reflect on the past, share hopes for the future, and reminisce over the highs and the lows of a life...

Teagan Mcgrew and her grandmother VonVon talk about growing up as a child of 11 kids and her viewpoints on the economy then v.s. now.

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, Teagan Mcgrew (17) interviews her grandmother VonVon (68) about her childhood. VonVon shares stories of growing up in a big family and the struggles of money that came...

Thanksgiving Interview with Jack Davis and Jay Hardwick

Jack Davis (18) interviews his Grandfather, Jay Hardwick (77), about his life. Jay talks about how he grew up in the 1940's and 1950's and what life was like during historical moments in time. He explains what the ecnonomy has...