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One Small Step conversation partners John O'Connor (74) and Jeff Guy (55) discover they share a similar philosophy to life even as they hold different political views in their discussion of religion, reading history books, political leaders, their relationships and...

One Small Step conversation partners Jack Rosenhammer (33) and Judy Weisman (80) discuss their concerns about polarization, whether our democracy is at risk, and if they consider themselves "optimists."

In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, Samantha Bowling (18) interviews her mother Michelle Caterinichia Bowling (58) about her childhood and experience during the 70s and 80s. They discuss how times have changed economically and socially....

Sara Barkouli (23) interviews her conversation partner Makinde Gbolahan [no age given] about being an active member of the Africatown community as both a naturopathic healer and community organizer.

One Small Step conversation participants Lynda Anderson (66) and Kelly Faglioni (56) have a conversation about their journeys to Richmond, their career paths, their sibling dynamics and the importance of family.

A former banker of the 2007-08 financial crisis recounts their experiences with the crisis.

Molly Schroeder-Linzmeier (32) interviews her friend and colleague Mary Jane Herber (73) about her experiences as a librarian and the rich history and economy of Brown County, Wisconsin.

One Small Step partners Kath Van Winkle (66) and Barron Evans (68) have a conversation about their mutual desire for clarity in political conversations, politics in their communities and families, and the role of faith in their viewpoints.

Interviewer: Aidan Kerr, 17, child Interviewee: Andrew Kerr, 57, father A discussion on the 2008 recession, the vagaries of job security, helping economically suffering children through architecture, and parenthood.

my parents, Laura Trucios and Cesar Heredia share their story about what it’s like being an immigrant in the United States. They mention the reasons of their departure, their mental struggles, some of the dangers and the political science behind...

The Remarkable Life and Legacy of my grandmother Civil Rights Attorney Carrie J Thompson Esq. Attorney and friend of Rosa Parks, Gloria Steinham, and Congressman John Conyers Jr. to name a few

Spouses Marcela Evans (39) and Marcus Cunningham (35) discuss their move from North Texas to El Paso, Texas, getting married during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their family life.

my name is Austin Rodriguez, and I interviewed one on my siblings about the Great Recession for a history project.

Our group discusses the localization premise, the value of envisioning, the process of envisioning Michigan Stadium as a community space, and our thoughts on the localization course.

One Small Step conversation partners Ann Bruttell (69) and Gretchen White (66) talk about their similar paths in life and how they diverged, moving away from home and how President Nixon and the Watergate scandal influenced their lives.

Jessica Smith, age 41 and her daughter Abigail, 18 discuss the 2008 recession.

One Small Step conversation partners Jordan "Jordy" Kirk [no age given] and Dean Paron (52) talk about their mutual love for the outdoors and where it came from and division in our country and community.

Conversation with dad about his early years in Tallulah, LA

Talking about the lifestyle and work obligations of a trusts and estate attorney

One Small Step conversation partners Tashara Hoff (43) and Sara Mitchel (53) share their views on diversity, political discourse, and discuss their careers.

[Recorded October 7th, 2021] Diana Moreno and Marquis Rice, both undergraduate students at the University of Virginia, have a One Small Step conversation. They discuss their family backgrounds, Marquis's military service, being a first generation college student, and how their...

Angel Lawson interviews her boyfriend (Maison Schachtner) on November 23, 2021, in Maison's house in Neosho, Missouri. Angel asks her boyfriend questions about his future career and about his family.  Maison then talks about going into the trucking business when...

One Small Step conversation partners Anne Cochran (62) and Polly Carr (50) talk about their political values, children, and issues in Alaska.

One Small Step conversation partners Dax Lauwers (30) and Jedediah Smith (44) talk about the need for discourse in politics, their political beliefs, and how the country can come together.

Justin Blake (50) interviews his friend Jay Pagano (76) about how the HIV/AIDS epidemic developed on Fire Island. Jay describes how the disease moved from something he read about to something that touched his life. He talks about the loved...