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Stephen "Steve" Petrie (28) interviews his coworker, Dawn Scher Thomae (58) about her career path as an anthropology curator at the Milwaukee Public Museum.

Hello everyone, in this interview I had the honor of interviewing my friend Arantxa Rangel, an activist for abortion rights and women’s rights in both El Paso and Ciudad Juarez to discuss the different perspectives of the laws and her...

[Recorded: Monday, July 4, 2022] Latif (28) and Mozhipo Zypo (33) have an abridged One Small Step conversation at Monticello after the July 4th Naturalization Ceremony. Latif and Zypo were in Charlottesville as part of the Young African Leaders Initiative,...

An interview with Dillon Meador about Literacy

An interview about the life and legacy of Dudley Randall.

This is an interview about women in today’s society in the United States from a professional’s point of view.

Sydney Ray (27) and her mother, Karen Ray (54), talk about their family dynamics, including Sydney's experience as the oldest of three children and her thoughts on having a brother with Down Syndrome. Karen shares some of her philosophies on...

How world literature influenced JP’s life

Playwright Barbara Kahn speaks to friend and fellow writer Vanda about connecting with her Lesbian identity and working as a playwright in what was primarily a segregated field for Gays and Lesbians outside of New York City.

Patricia "Patty" Bennett (74) and Lorna Roush (48) talk about the agriculture industry, the importance of hearing different perspectives, and their own political views.

Robert Hellenga (78) talks with Joseph Lennon (51) about their friendship of 34 years. Hellenga taught Lennon from 1986-1990, and was his mentor. They talked about literature, pens, music, Italian food, and Knox College. Hellenga is in hospice with neuroendocrine...

Cassie introduce her hometown Yangzhou to me. Also she talked about her family, her college life and some thoughts on feminism.

Kristi Hager (74) of Missoula, Montana and Patricia Thomas (67) of Point Reyes Station, California talk about meeting 43 years ago at the University of Montana Art Department. They talk about women supporting women in leadership opportunities. They discuss why...

In preparation for the 2018 Art Action Day, the Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) of PEN America interviewed Jude Dibia, a Nigerian author and civil rights activist who currently lives in Malmö, Sweden. In this interview, Jude talks about his...

I ask my uncle, Joe Jimenez, about his life being an author, and his journey through college.

Interview with my mom Christine about growing up in the 70s, technology, and 9/11.

Living Vicariously Through An Adventurous Person

Cousins Francine Lancaster (72) and Mary Poole (74) discuss their family history, and describe how they found each other in adulthood.

Tyler discusses his literary foundation as well as what literature means to him.

We talked about what life was like when she was a kid. We also discussed books a little because we both love books.

A discussion about some of the major differences in expectations and life for women in the 1930s-40s compared to modern day.

Ella Peterson (16) speaks to her daughter Anne Palmer (54) about her experience applying for college.

Sarah Padgett (25) shares a conversation with her partner Hilda Kaiser (57) about Hilda’s upbringing, her relationship with her parents and her daughters, the value of persistence and dedication, and the difference between being alone and feeling lonely.

A conversation about how music influences society, gender empowerment, and ideals from the perspective of a 16 year old girl growing up in a musical family.

A childhood during World War II, and a commentary on Modern Politics