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Lena (64 y.o.) interviews her father, Vincent (90 y.o.) about immigrating to America.

Benjamin "Ben" Randle (73) speaks to his daughter, Adrianna Benson (46), about his service in the Vietnam War, the obstacles he faced when returning to society, how he his wife helped him to manage his triggers, and his current work...

Richard Phillips (47) interviews his father, Don Phillips (47) about Don's time in the Army, his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the effect it had on their family.

Nazneen Husain (48) talks to her sons, Zahid Husain (21) and Riaz Husain (26), about the financial struggles she and her husband faced living in America and her reasoning behind wearing a hijab after 9/11.

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)....

Merrill, 72 was Kerry's, 65, commanding officer in a medical unit and dispensary in Vietnam. They talk broadly and generally about the cohesion and camaraderie of their very diverse unit while in Vietnam, as well as some of the work...

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

Laurie Brown (91) talks to Joanna Brown (57) and Julie Brown (56) about switching his major in college. He studied Physics and then became professor. After college he joined the military.

Trezell Ragas (22) interviews her family friend Tracy Riley (45) about Tracy's community involvement. Tracy recounts her career of serving in the military. She talks about her lifelong fight for economic justice for black people in Louisiana.

One Small Step conversation partners Gregory "Mike" Brown (66) and Christopher "Chris" Sanchez (35) discuss how faith connects to science and technology, their differing views on abortion, and how we can stop separating ourselves into "tribes."

Morgan Zipf-Meister (39) interviews Earl Janack (60) about his time in the military, being diagnosed with autism, and being a father. He then plays five original songs and shares the stories behind them.

Morgan Zipf-Meister (39) interviews new friend Carolyn Becraft (77) about her role in repealing discriminatory laws that prevented women in the military from engaging in combat.

One Small Step participants John "Mark" Carpenter (64) and Curtis Puckett (55) discuss their upbringing, their political beliefs, and issues such as gun violence and wealth disparity.

Children, Elsie Valderrama (44) and Alexander Castellanos (38) and mother, Ana Castellanos (70) remember their father's Army career.

Cummins Kameeiamoku Mahoe III (72) speaks with his wife, Karen Monika Mahoe (53), about growing up in Hawaii, serving in the US Army, and honoring the life of his cousin. He speaks about the many changes the islands of Hawaii...

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.

Josephine Bennett (23) interviews her father Henry William "Bill" Bennett (60) about his experience in the military, from his first day at West Point to fatherhood and his transition back into civilian life.

Jessica Angerstein (41) asks her dad, James Angerstein (81), about his life, including memories of growing up in El Paso, his work as a music teacher, and his time serving in the Army. The two also reflect on their family...

Friends Donna Sumption (58) and Andrea Muto (55) talk about Donna's Army service, her capstone mission in Saudi Arabia, and her decision to leave the military.

Blair Greybull AKA Purple Lace (73) talks to new friend and conversation partner Jey Born (45) about her journey to self-acceptance as a Transgender woman and her memories growing up on the Standing Rock Reservation.

Lena Newlin (46) interviews her father, Douglas Newlin (79), about his time in the military experience in Vietnam, how he honors veterans now, and his service in the Peace Corps.

One Small Step partners Jeffrey "Jeff" Ellis (79) and Harris Mills (77) have a conversation about their experiences surrounding the Vietnam War, environmental conservation, and the importance of having compassion for people's deep hardships and traumas.

Mario Lopez Kirker (94) and Jacob Miller (98) speak with their friend David Morrison (61) to share stories of their experiences as service members in the Army and Navy during World War II.

Sherrie Floyd (67) interviews her friend Jonnie Clasen (75) about her life, her father's military career, and her 2021 induction to the Army Ranger Hall of Fame.

Philip Hanson (36) tells Stephanie Jackson (34) about his time in the Army and the National Guard, including his deployment to Iraq.