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This interview, conducted on November 26, 2023, features Dhruv Trivedi, a 16-year-old from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and his father, Neerav Trivedi, a 47-year-old. The conversation, unfolding in their dining room, captures a heartwarming father-son dialogue. The discussion inquiries...

Thomas Minshall (49) talks with his son, Christopher Minshall (16) about his childhood back in Kennett, Pennsylvania. How a father talks about his life as a kid living in a rural part of Pennsylvania and what it is like growing...

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Valparaiso, Indiana, Sadie Bolan (16) interviews her father Joseph (62) about his life— beginning at his high school career— and leading up to his life in the present. With school, he talks...

Jacob Garrow, 16, interviews his grandpa Robert Shibla, 92, on Thanksgiving day 2023 in his Aunt's living room. Jacob ask’s about many different times from his grandfather's life. Robert shares a multitude of stories and memories, from childhood recollections to...

Katrina Thomas (33), Arthurine Harris (37), and Francine Strain-Jones (58) sit down to remember their beloved son, nephew, and grandson respectively. The trio shares fond memories of LaFrance and think about what lasting impact he will have on his family...

Jarrod Sport (37) interviews conversation partner and new friend Dr. Donald Felder (73) about his personal experience with school desegregation.

Colleagues Annel Mena (23) and Dr. Hilda Ontiveros (41) discuss Annel's experience as a woman in sports. Annel serves as one of very few woman referees in sports in El Paso, Texas. They also discuss sexism at large and seeing...

Cassandra Walker [no age given] speaks with her friend, Jill Henderson (57), about her late son Terence, how she remembers him, and how his death has impacted their family.

Tony Weiss is interviewed by his granddaughter, Reese Weiss about hid childhood growing up. This interview took place on Thanksgiving at Reese’s house. His life was amazing and exciting that made for a great story to tell. Tony Weiss has...

Rita Bowman (58) talks to her daughter, Sam Armengolt (16), about her childhood and what she has learned throughout her life. Born into a lower class family, Rita took care of her younger siblings while growing up; at 18 she...

Sydney Szeligowski interviewed her step-mother Maryann Szeligowski. Maryann describes where she grew up in New York City. She tells about what school was like and some memorable events in the past.

Judy Meyers (70) interviews her husband, James "Jim" Meyers (75), about his life growing up, joining the service ahead of being drafted, and about life in retirement.

i interviewed my Mom, Alicia Wright. She is 49 years old. we talked about her childhood and her role as a daughter and a mother. we also talked about her career.

Jill Heil [no age given] interviews her parents, Ken Patrick [no age given] and Kathleen "Kathy" Patrick [no age gven] about growing up, having children, and words of wisdom for future generations.

One Small Step conversation partners Dean Berglund (60) and Mary Somnis (67) talk about socialism, capitalism, use of the social safety net at different points in their lives, and their love of the North Shore.

Kathleen Hotham (72) interviews her friend John McGown (73) about the journey of his life, including his favorite childhood memories, highlights of his career as a tax attorney, and best moments as a family man and husband.

Vito G Palmietto (30) interviews his father, Vito Palmietto (61), about his career in the food service industry. They discuss Vito's experiences acting as an Executive Chef and as a Food and Beverage Director, as well as what it was...

Brothers Thomas "Tom" Browder (78) and Ed Browder (75) share a conversation about their time in the military and about how they came to coincidentally meet each other on the other side of the world.

Spouses, Linda Cyr-Sullivan (73) and John Sullivan (75), share a conversation about reconnecting after almost fifty years apart. They also talk about religion and Buddhism.

Mary Ward (64) speaks with her daughters Kari Baumil (36) and Christie Coursey (39) about her life growing up after a car accident left her with undiagnosed learning disabilities.

Spouses, Diane Schick (71) and David Schick (71), share a conversation about serendipity, how they first met in Iran, and their travels in Europe after leaving Iran.

Terry Brackett (73) shares a conversation with her friend Pamela Horowitz (75) one of the first lawyers at the Southern Poverty Law Center. Pamela talks about what drew her to civil rights and poverty litigation work, her career as an...

Stacy Morrison (54) shares a conversation with her father, Edward Morrison (74), about Edward’s parents, his mother’s career as a softball and basketball player, and about the people who had the biggest impact on his life.

In this interview, conducted in November 2021 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Channon Wilson(16) interviews her mother(46) about her life and the lessons she learned in the city she grew up in. Ms. Taylor shares stories about her happiest...

An Interview between Surgoe Soliman, age 16 and Kirolos Sadallah, age 25, both immigrants from Egypt to America. This interview was conducted on a Sunday, November 28th, in a noisy church basement. The interview discussed a wide variety of topics...