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A woman interviews her husband about growing up in rural Georgia and moving to Detroit where he joined a band. He then interviews her about her childhood in Brooklyn, and the blending of their two families.

Sara Bradley Carta (37) talks to her husband Richard Carta (36) about how and why she became a nurse. Discusses a connection to her family and international travel.

Pamela Sparkman (43) is interviewed by Robin Sparkman (44) about her children Brett and Savannah, her life and career path, her mother's inspiration and sense of adventure, advice and hopes for her family's future.

Wilhelm Welzenbach (46) interviews his mother, Johanna Bangeman (73), about her childhood memories on Wrangell Island in Alaska, her experience moving to Montana, the social change she experienced in the 1960s, and her teaching career.

One Small Step conversation partners Hannah Minkler (31) and Nathaniel "Nate" Winkler (38) discus how their politics have been affected by the way they were raised, and the complexity of issues.

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 21st, 2023] Mark (67) and Luke (33) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mark opened Charlottesville's hallmark running store, Ragged Mountain Running and coaches running for the community. Luke served in the Peace Corps...

One Small Step conversation partners Faith Machuca (23) and Adrian Paul [no age given] discuss their major influences, careers, life in Reno, social issues, politics, and religion.

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.

Laura Peterson (52) talks with her sorority sister Martha Saunders (93) about her upbringing, education, and work with the community.

Spouses Robert Belley (42) and Alicia Azulay (40) share a conversation about their relationship, their family, the coronavirus pandemic, and the current state of politics in the US.

Deborah "Debbie" Manget (62) talks to her husband, Tom Manget (62) about her Peace Corps service in St. Lucia.

Elizabeth Lazar (35) talks with her colleague Lindsay Giovannitti (30) about their Peace Corps experience.

One Small Step conversation partners John Floyd (51) and Karla Doremus-Tranfield (61) discuss the military, the Constitution, Conservatism and Liberalism, rugged individualism, living rurally, political campaigning, family histories, their children, and dogs.

Inese Heinzel (70) and Alison Leras (36), colleagues and friends, discuss creativity, curiosity and how each have impacted their life and work.

One Small Step partners Harris Mills (76) and Barb Bernardy Rose (68) talk about social justice, their political views, and what they enjoy about living in Cook County, Minnesota.

Betty Cohen (87) talks with TC Cowles (no birth date given) about her marriage, education, especially her graduate studies, family and her husband's struggle with Parkinson's disease.

One Small Step partners Anne Nowrouz (73) and Nathaniel "Nat" Cross (55) have a conversation about their connections to the Peace Corps, the need for political parties to work together, and being open to optimism for the future.

Connie Norgren (76) interviews her friend, Joan Pleune (83), about her time as a Freedom Rider and her continued anti-racist, anti-war, and anti-solitary confinement activism.

When you enter PJ’s Backlot Feed and Emporium in Baytown, Texas, you probably will be greeted by Angel. If the Great Dane rescue doesn’t respond to what you’re saying, it’s because she is deaf. Her owner, Paula Winters, fitted her...

Jason Kimber (45) interviews his friend David Simmons (47) about his childhood in Providence, Utah, and the adventures he embarked on.

Dr. Rachel Sutz Pienta (49) sits down with her mother, Nora Sutz (71), to discuss their family history, to reminisce about their favorite family memories, and to remember family members who have passed away.

Partners Sanford "Sandy" Sherizen (80) and Bonnie Rosenberg (77) share a conversation with their new friend, Eunice Cho (32). They reflect on their work, the things that bring them joy, and the future.

One Small Step conversation partners Matthew Goff (35) and Mary "Elizabeth" Ortuno (43) discuss the potential of Richmond, the difficulty of modern parenting, and the importance of traveling.

Dario Morell (57) talks with son Dario Gabriel Morell “Gabriel” (20) about coming to the U.S. at the age of ten, and their visit to Cuba 47 years later to meet long-lost family.

At the opening of "The Gift of Dolls" at the Rochester Museum & Science Center on Sept. 30, 2017, visitors reflected on citizen diplomacy in their lives. In this interview, cousins Nancy and Mike discuss the family influences that led...