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Judy Weisman and Jack Rosenhammer

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."

Interviewing My Mother

I (a 17-year-old, female) am on my way to graduating High School, so I decided to interview my mother on how she grew up and gain some perspective on her journey that I will soon begin. I choose to ask...

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Melissa Coleman and Christa Galipeau

One Small Step conversation partners Melissa Coleman (54) and Christa Galipeau (49) talk about growing up on farms, connection to place, disillusionment with political parties, communicating with others, and parenting twins.

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Alan Crichton and Buddy Spaulding

One Small Step conversation partners Buddy Spaulding (64) and Alan Crichton (77) talk about engineering and art and applications in life, as well as religion and religious values, especially related to personal beliefs and complex social issues.

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Anne Matava and Randi [No Name Given]

One Small Step conversation partners Randi [No Name Given] (23) and Anne Matava (60) talk about their parents, disability, recovery, trans and nonbinary identities, generational differences, history, and their hopes for the future.

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Sally Kirkpatrick and Alivia Moore

One Small Step conversation partners Alivia Moore (36) and Sally Kirkpatrick (63) talk about religion, parenting, sexuality, faith, white supremacy, settler colonialism, indigeneity, food sovereignty, and rematriation.

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01:07:12
John Floyd and Karla Doremus-Tranfield

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.

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Cathryn Harjung and Michael Hurley

One Small Step conversation partners Mike Hurley (72) and Cathryn Harjung (63) talk about Woodstock, volunteering, local politics, fathers, and family.

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Dana Austin and Jeffery Jones

One Small Step conversation partners Dana Austin (68) and Jeffrey Jones (65) discuss their military service, the media they've produced, raising their children, and communication.

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Robert Adler and Sara Kelemen

One Small Step conversation partners Robert "Bob" Adler (70) and Sara Kelemen (29) talk about nondelusional optimism, listening, Jewish heritage, family, community, and anarchism.

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Michelle Jadis and Kevin Ross

One Small Step conversation partners Michelle Jadis (69) and Kevin Ross (59) talk about family, New York City, and how each define being either conservative or liberal.

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Kerry Sack and Jennifer Wixson

One Small Step conversation partners Kerry Sack (72) and Jennifer "Jen" Wixson (67) talk about family histories and the people who were most influential to them. Jen describes a nuanced perspective of being "from away," and shares stories articulating personal/political...

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Suzane Aubrey and Kymberly Dakin

One Small Step conversation partners Suzanne "Sue" Aubrey (66) and Kymberly "Kym" Dakin (66) talk about their families, writing books, health and healthcare, and how their own Democrat side of the aisle frustrates them.

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Jean Bourg and Brad Sealfon

One Small Step conversation partners Jean Bourg (78) and Brad Sealfon (36) talk about family, growing up, religion, sexuality, community, libraries, planning boards, and living in small towns.

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Reese Williams and Miesha Vargas

One Small Step conversation partners Reese Williams (49) and Miesha Vargas (37) have a conversation about the issue of social disconnect and religion/ spirituality.

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River Song and Rosemarie Staggs

One Small Step partners River Song (56) and Rosemarie "Rose" Staggs (58) have a conversation about their negative experiences and issues with the US medical systems, wanting a limit on campaigning, and their fears about society today.

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Rochelle Newman and Ken Gleason

One Small Step conversation partners Rochelle Newman (84) and Ken Gleason (79) talk about politics, spirituality, the creative arts, and guns.

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Nina Dupell and Milissa LaLonde

One Small Step conversation partners Nina Dupell (65) and Milissa LaLonde (68) talk about reproductive rights, healthcare, tolerance, political beliefs, and family.

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Benjamin Kim and Chapin Montague

Benjamin "Byong" Kim (48) speaks with StoryCorps Facilitator, Chapin Montague (24), about his service in the Navy and his self-described experience as not being the "typical Veteran."

Loving America

Niece interviews her Aunt about her birth country Venezuela and about “the melting pot” in Venezuela and in the US, and her gratefulness for this country (US).