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Mother and child Cyra Sanborn Dumitru (64) and Daniel A. Dumitru (29) discuss Daniel's conception via in vitro fertilization, Cyra's pregnancy, and what inspired Cyra to become a parent. They also discuss how Cyra's relationships changed with her loved ones...

Susan Slavish (80) shares with her conversation partner Franchesca Peña (26) her experience as a Second Lieutenant, VA nurse, mother, and Infection Control Coordinator.

Garret Taoka (68) talks with Shayne Duggan (50) about his parents' time in an internment camp during WWII, his childhood, and becoming a dentist.

Julia Torres: 2020-04-23 00:35:37 Married for 26 years, John and Julia are navigating their long-distance marriage impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic. They share their emotions, logistical challenges, teachable moments and hopes for surviving this crisis.

Friends Anita Garrett (59) and Faida Whitaker-Mfomboutmoun (43) discuss the passage of time, preserving the legacies of their ancestors, and lessons they would like to pass down to future generations.

Alison Reintjes (45) interviews her husband, Brandon Reintjes (45), about his childhood in Montana and Michigan, his family, his closest friendships, and his experience becoming a father to their children.

One Small Step Partners Amada Matei (48) and Joseph "Joey" Ernst (40) discuss their backgrounds, livelihoods, interests, and political identities. They reflect on their shared value of curiosity and consider past experiences connecting across political differences.

Tracy Maurer: 2020-11-24 01:24:51 Tracy Maurer (54) talks with her mother Judy Byrd (76) about her childhood, memories, life lessons and epidemics.

Jennifer "Jenna" Buehler (29) talks to Joshua "Josh" Buehler (40) about his childhood memories and his experience with his brain tumor.

My dad remembers growing up in Lorain, Ohio, the oldest of 12 kids. Interviewed Nov. 26, 2016.

One Small Step partners Jeffrey "Jeff" Strange (46) and Nancy Termer (52) discuss serving in the military, homeschooling, and their connections to Japan.

One Small Step Partners and California residents Don Simmons (66) and Patricia Bower (70) reflect on their life paths, familial and legislative political conflict, faith, homelessness, and California politics.

One Small Step partners William Lovett (32) and Claudia Kell (72) talk about their shared connection to Dayton, Ohio, how immigrants should be welcomed into the United States, and the need to take the vitriol out of political conversations.

Mike Suba Sr (82) describes his paternal lineage to his son Mike Suba Jr (62).

Jen Hayes (47) speaks with her mother Sherry Hayes (75) about her upbringing in the 1950s, what they have learned from one another, and reflections on Jen’s brother’s death.

I interview my 94 year old grandmother about her life and family history. She moved to the U.S. in the late 1920's from Czechoslovakia and raised a family in rural Ohio.

Greg Stemm (59) talks to new friend and StoryCorps facilitator Mysia Cole (36) about his childhood in Ohio and moving to Florida in the 1980s. Greg talks about being diagnosed with HIV in his twenties and how that shaped him....

Michael Vaughn (44) interviews his father Tom Vaughn (70) about his childhood in Ohio, his life in seminary school, his decision to be a father, and his career as a professor.

Lisa Sanchez (49) interviews her first grade teacher Lynne Clunk (63). The two share memories of their interactions, how each has influenced the other and the obstacles they've overcome.

Dear pals, Lexie and Marina, talk about growing up in the Midwest, resonance with effeminate men, coming out as many things, hospitalization, the anthology "Written on the Body." The interview may or may not close with a lil song :)

Myra O'Aku talks with Mindy Villani about her childhood and historical events that happened throughout her lifetime.

One Small Step partners Jill Kaufman (49) and Michael Medrano (47) speak about their work, their views on religion and marriage, and what they like to do in their spare time.

DSW in conversation with MJA, TFR, WCS, PMR PMR Jr and son SDW - Residents; recruitment for Orthopaedic Surgery; ABOS certification - accelerated; Canadian training; Infancy of arthroscopy and total hips; Rancho/Akron Rehab Hospital; Polio; Outlying Clinics

One Small Step conversation partners Bonnie Clause (79) and Rev. Arnold Thomas [no age given] have an open and honest discussion about race.

Laura Peterson (51) interviews her mother, Esther Rudge (79), about her memories of her life as an organist and music teacher.