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Bryce Fisher (30) discusses his experiences with vascular cancer and finding out his diagnosis on his mother's birthday.

Sarah Berks (22) interviews her mother Pia Berks (57) about Pia's decision to immigrate to America in 1990-1991 and her life here since then.

Otto "Ted" Theodore Benfey (90) speaks about WWII.

Helen Spiegel (90) and Frank Spiegel (93) tell their grandchildren about their lives in 1930's Germany as Hitler came to power, and they share memories of discrimination their Jewish families experienced, as well as stories of resistance (02:05, 10:43, 15:53)....

U.S. Army veteran Joe Hester (80) tells his granddaughter Bethany Weisberg (22) about his service.

Jenny Farley (33) interviews her mother, Rosemary Farley (66), and her father, Jesse Farley (68), about their lives. Rosemary grew-up in a farming town in Wisconsin, and Jesse grew-up in the Chatham neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. Jesse...

An autobiographical reflection on the life and unique experiences of Walter Norget of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

To explore the powerful impact and potential of storytelling to create peace and facilitate understanding, Kodee interviews Hattie as part of an assignment for their introduction to peace and justice class at St. Norbert College.

Mother and Son Nicholas "Nick" Vorpagel (35) and Kathy Vorpagel (59) talk about Kathy's recollections of growing up in a family-owned butcher shop.

Friends Alex Davila (93) and Joe Sanchez (57) discuss Alex's childhood, his service in the military and his volunteer work with AARP.

One Small Step conversation partners Whitney Ferrin (35) and Ryan Broker (46) discuss how their political views have evolved and the challenges of communicating with family members who hold different beliefs.

Sisters Marilyn Heiden (76) and Nancy Heiden Langlas (77) shared their memories of growing up as children in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Spouses Victoria Chamberlin (37) and Michael "Mike" Chamberlin (38) share their experience as an already married couple enlisting in the United States Army Band.

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.

John Lillig (45) interviews his parents-in-law Seung Ja Lee (70) and Geung Goo Lee (74) about being born in South Korea, immigrating to Germany, and eventually settling in the U.S. Other topics discussed were family, golf, and travel throughout the...

James McLernon (age 55) was interviewed by his mother, Carol McLernon [no age given] about growing up in Wisconsin.

Friends Claire Russell (75) and Barbara Lee Kramer (87) interview each other about their fathers, childhood memories, and life's calling.

Anna Katter (35) interviews Dr. Julie Larsen (65) about memories of her son and Anna's partner, Dr. Ben Larsen, who died in a drowning accident on October 10, 2020. Memories include Ben's love for nature conservation, water sports, and the...

Mary Ann Ehrike (77) was interviewed by Bob Ehrike (79) about how being involved in Girl Scouts impacted her life.

Actress and playwright Carol Smart (83) talks with Kelly Davis (43) about Carol's experience turning her grandmother’s life story into a one-woman show. Carol's grandmother, Doctor Rosa Minoka-Hill, was one of the first Native American women to become a physician.

Theresa Schluter (63) has a conversation with her mother, Patricia Stuehler (86), about growing up on a farm and raising her family on a farm.

One Small Step conversation partners, Emily Bahne (47) and Victoria Young (64), share some of their personal backgrounds and family heritage and then ask each other questions about their political values. Victoria shares some of her beliefs on vaccination and...

Carol J. Lombardi (86) is interviewed by her friend Joan E. "Joanie" Vehlow (79) about Carol's life story of lessons learned and lessons applied.

Larry Nelson (67) and his wife, Dawn Borowski (68), reflect on dating, the marriage proposal, their wedding, and enjoyment of travel.

One Small Step partners, Meaghan Young (42) and Céire Smyth Martínez (41) discuss the importance of human rights, their respective journey's with grief, and their hopes for the future.