Story corps family interview

My mom believes the government should help the people by providing jobs and security.

Robert Menchaca’s Army Reserve Audit

Robert Menchaca, a financial consultant for the US government, unveils his experience with the 2012-2013 audit for the US Army Reserves. He describes his role and involvement with the government and the audit itself, as well as the implications it...

17- year old Giovanni Celaya and his life.

In this interview, conducted on November 2019 in Chicago, Illinois, Karen Salgado(17) interview my old friend and peer, Geovanni Celaya(17) about his about his plans for his future tomorrow. He talks about what Mark he would like to leave when...

Mark Smith on Present and Past Government and Civic Engagement

In this interview, conducted in January 2018 in Hickory, North Carolina, Samantha Smith(14) interviews her Grandpa Mark Smith(63) about his political stances and ideas about civic engagement. He shares not only what characteristics and issues he prioritizes when choosing a...

Race, ethnicity, and politics: why they matter

An interview with my roommate, Amanda, where we discuss various topics related to race and politics, and why they matter

The Covid-19 Pandemic

My interviewee was my mother, Zara Pakroo. She is 51 years old. I interviewed her about the Covid-19 pandemic, more specifically the government’s handling of it and how she has felt with precautions and safety measures.