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Megan [no last name given] (38) shares a conversation with her mother, Grace [no last name given] (69), about Grace’s childhood, the people who impacted her life the most, her children and grandchildren, and the wisdom she would like to...

One Small Step conversation partners Alicia Murie (40) and Roberta Pescow (62) have a conversation about their backgrounds, faith, values, and desire to make the world more compassionate. They find common ground in prioritizing family and helping others despite their...

Meilan Carter-Gilkey (41) talks with Aya de León about their experiences of being mothers of color. Meilan shares about her young son's questions about race, how she approaches conversations with both her sons, the challenges of finding toys and media...

One Small Step partners Elizabeth Cochran (49) and Melody Shaw (65) witness the ways in which politicians and the media strive to keep us divided and fighting each other, which is not what they see locally. They agree that it...

Skip told Wilson about his memories of Smithville and about how it was when he grew up compared to today.

Alan Zube (67) and his One Small Step partner Tina Volen (59) acknowledge the influential people in their lives, give opinions of their town's local politics, and discuss the issue of COVID-19.

One Small Step partners Ria Das (27) and Cherie Imam (61) have a conversation about the political divide and the effects of politics and beliefs overtime.

Vanessa Landis (34) sat down with her spouse, Bryan Landis (33), to discuss her career into medicine and reflected on their son's life and hopes for their future.

Anna Wasden (58) sits down with her mother, Joan Hunter Christensen (86), to ask about her family's turf accounting business, what it was like growing up in Distington, England during World War II, and the family traditions that differ from...

Jill Schmidt (68) interviews her brother, John "Jack" Badke (76) about his experiences in the Vietnam War.

Zach Koutsky (35) talks to his mother Barbara Koutsky (70) about her life, being a mother and grandmother, and her career as a teacher.

One Small Step partners Linda Lewis (62) and Janes Vines (32) discuss their political beliefs, experiences with military PTSD, and media literacy.

Spouses Monica Duffy Toft (55) and Ivan Arreguin-Toft (59) discuss the first time they met, their marriage, their children, and the political events they have lived through with one another.

Janice Gutbrod (83) shares the story of adopting her daughter Linda, as well as how Linda was reunited with her birth mother, with her book club pal Becca Werginz (26).

One Small Step partners Rebecca Cataldi (42) and Marc Ang (41) discuss their formative years, their concerns regarding polarization, and personal relationships that have been affected by political divisions.

Couple Erika (35) and Joshua "Josh" Ritchie (40) talk about how their paths crossed unexpectedly and the rich life they've built together since then.

Friends Maureen O'Malley Kirschner (35) and Megan Medina (37) reflect on their experiences becoming mothers early in the COVID-19 pandemic and talk about the importance of supporting each other during the challenges early motherhood.

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Debbie Ebner (63) speaks with Chris Antonio (46) about his memories of his wife, and his life now as a single parent.

Jacob Werkheiser (36) interviews his father, Jim Werkheiser (64) about his life, childhood memories, sibling relationships and growing up on a farm.

One Small Step partners Mary Garner DeVoe (63) and Maria Roberts (61) share stories and have a conversation about seeking to understand their kids and friends in the lgbtq community, interacting far right conservative friends and neighbors, and knowing anarchists...

Spouses, Sarah Alfano (33) and Michael "Mike" Alfano (37), discuss the joys, challenges, and fulfillment that came with navigating their first year of parenthood during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also share their hopes and dreams for their daughter, Siena.

Partners Amy Walton (45) and James Garrett (46) discuss Star Wars' impact on James' life, their concerns for humanity, and the importance of cats to Amy.

Mother, Lisa D'Ambrosio (55), and Daughter, Dominique Troy (31), speak about faith and family.

Melissa Yung (45) talks with her mom, Mary Morris (72), about Mary's career with Delta Airlines, which covers the time of transition from stewardess to flight attendant.