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Evaine Kirkland (21) and his mother Tara Kirkland-Rainey (61) talk about becoming an adopted family and how Evaine's life has changed.

Bob Carstensen (94) shares a conversation with his daughter Robin Randel (68) and grandson Shane Randel (48), about his memories with his family, his experiences in World War II and The Great Depression, and his relationship with his grandchildren and...

One Small Step conversation partners Bob Carey (60) and Gabrielle Gordon (24) talk about their differences in going to school, both serving as election officials and their feelings about the Constitution.

Michelle Geter (52) honors 11 military veterans whose names are not featured on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' National Cemetery Administration website. Additionally, Michelle discusses the importance of recognizing people who have served in the military.

Justin Spencer (33) is interviewed by his wife, Emily Spencer (32), about his experience serving in the US Army and his deployments in Afghanistan.

Carla Orellana [no age given] shares her experience as a blue star mother. She talks about what it was like learning that her son had been severely injured. She speaks about the practices and programs that help her and her...

Spouses Elizabeth "Liz" Krumwiede (44) and Gary Wyman (44) recall how they met as children, being self-described nerds, and falling in love later in life.

Spouses Marie Santiago (31) and Danny Santiago (33) sit down for a conversation about the highs and lows of the years that they have spent together and offer some of the wisdom that they have gained along the way.

Colleagues Valerie Johnson (60) and Becca Werginz (26) chat about their favorite teachers and school memories.

Kasey Madden (35) and Brian McGill (50) find commonality from opposite coasts, sharing similar feelings on being raised Catholic and moving away from organized religion, community service, worries about societal and political divisiveness, safety for women and trans people and...

Jeannette Holland (68) speaks with her son Erik Townsend (31) about her experience transferring high schools her Junior year at the onset of integration in Nashville, Tennessee. Jeannette recalls the safety and support she felt at her all-Black high school...

Marcia Franklin (60) interviews friend and veteran Ellie Kennedy (65) about her experiences during the Gulf War. They also talk about life after the war, athleticism, and Gulf War Syndrome.

Lydia Weiss (33) and Kyle Holsinger-Johnson (36) discuss childhood memories and experiences, identity, love, and navigating life. They talk about their relationship with one another and how it started, as well as their personal growth and proudest moments.

One Small Step Conversation partners Dina Wood (66) and Bailey Shepard (34) discuss experiences in college, major influences in their life, personal values, and political points view.

One Small Step conversation partners Maryann Elder (62) and James Layton (64) talk about their political beliefs, their experiences with the LGBT community, and faith.

Spouses John Spencer (70) and Chiq Teresa Edwards Spencer (70) discuss John being drafted to the Vietnam War, basic training, and his travels across the world.

Michael Schilling (56) shares a conversation with his mother, Civita Schilling (83), about Civita’s childhood in Utica, New York, her grandfather’s bakery, her experience in high school, and her passion for singing.

Kim Thornsburg (72) tells his new friend and StoryCorps facilitator Shira Smillie (26) about the Marfa lights, his experience with UFOs, and his reflections on truth.

Mary DaSilva (62) interviews her father, Thadis "Thad" Box (94), about his childhood in Central Texas, his time in the military, and the life lessons he has learned.

One Small Step conversation partners Julia Fabris McBride (60) and Jeff Gaines (50) talk about LGBT issues, race, being different, and the military.

Mother and daughter Rose Tonti (101) and Mary Miller (62) discuss their family’s history and immigration from Italy to the United States during World War II.

One Small Step Conversation partners Joseph "Joe" [No name given] (52) and Jennifer "Jen" [No name given](48) talk about their faith, working in law enforcement and the importance of conversations to find understanding.

Best friends and former coworkers Kathy Klager (65) and Mary Olson (62) reminisce about their experiences in school.

One Small Step partners Cyane Lowden (77) and Thomas Roese (73) discuss their creative pursuits, the influential people in their lives, and how they are each enjoying retirement.

Susan Laflamme (70) interviews her spouse Richard Laflamme (70) with a main focus on his early childhood and his military service in Iraq.