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A brief interview on mathematics and economics.

Ellen Piekalkiewicz (58) interviews her father, Jaroslaw Piekalkiewicz (95), about his experiences as a World War II refugee and a member of the Polish unit of the British Armed Forces. They also talk about their home in Lawrence, Kansas, where...

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Evelyn Squires (17) interviews her mom, Sarah Squires (48), about living through historical events. Mrs. Squires discusses her experience and reactions to 9/11 as someone who lived in Charlottesville,...

One Small Step partners Michael Drewry (66) and Michael Whidden (51) discuss the urban/rural divide, feeling politically "homeless," and how to address the country's political polarization.

One Small Step conversation partners Eli Chevalier (30) and Julia Ginorio (33) discuss economics, debt, education and healthcare.

Lisa Cook (54) speaks with her friend and colleague Margaret Levenstein (57) about her experiences as an economist, data researcher, professor, and director of the the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research.

Arav Singh (17) talks to his uncle, who lives in Pune, on a call, discussing his life story. Here, Arav asks him about concepts ranging from friendships, decisions, and his time as a whole. However, the main focus of this...

Rodney Madsen (60) is interviewed by his son Nathan Rogers-Madsen (31) about his parents, Theodore and Elvira Madsen.

Jackie Neale talks with friend and Revolution Coffee Roasters owner, Steve McFadden about the impact the Corona Virus has had on both his business and home life. In March 2020, the Northeast United States was given a stay-at-home order essentially...

Post Keynesian economist, Paul Davidson at age 91 talks about his family origins and looks back on his life as well as talks about his economic views with granddaughter Gavi James. The interview was conducted on March 12, 2022. Lean...

[Recorded: Thursday, September 14, 2023] Natalie Hogan (19) from Fairfax, VA, and Shannon Henley (19) from Fairfax, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Shannon shares her...

A look into Allie’s background and aspirations.

Margaret Smith (59) and Emily Loop (33) discuss their relationship as mother and daughter while both being on opposite sides of the fence politically.

Daniel has a friendly interview with his mom, discovering new things about her past. As he asks her questions, his mom reveals more and more about her life.

Robin, the person I interviewed thought me about life and things I should avoid and things I should do. He mostly shared his wisdom and his beliefs about this world.

Grace Trujillo (29) speaks with her father Valentino Trujillo (57) about his immigration experience, their music and art, and the economy.

Interviewing my father, Dr. Timothy Fuerst, about his life as a Catholic, husband, father, friend, and Economics professor. This beautiful man died, just under 2 months later, on February 21, 2017. We miss him dearly and love him always. With...

Joseph "Joe" Mckay (69) speaks with granddaughter Alexandrea Ground (21) about his life experiences and the importance of passing down values through storytelling.

Dale Hutchins (53) interviews his uncle Joe Goode (80) about Joe’s childhood, college, and military years. They discuss Joe’s parents and Dale’s mother, Joe’s sister Betty.

a discussion on school, unemployment, and being stressed as an undergrad!

Lisa McGahey Veglahn, 46, interviews her mom Ann R. Smith, 85, about growing up during the Depression as a first generation Yugoslavian-American, and about what her mom is most proud of in her life.

Elizabeth Coleman [no age given] talks with her OSS conversation partner John "Jack" W. LeSar [no age given] about their childhoods and school experiences. They also discuss their time abroad, in the Peace Corps and the Army respectively, and their...

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Birmingham, AL, Mary Cecilia Ledbetter (17) interviews her “Grandaddy” (83) about his experiences growing up, and his time in the Air Force. He shares stories that made up his childhood, life in...

My grandpa, Rich Spencer, has had a great life. In this interview, you’ll learn about his great accomplishments and upbringing. From Evanston Wyoming to Harvard Buisness School, you’ll see the steps he took to achieve success.

In this interview I’m Vestavia Hills, AL on November 24, 2023, John Harris Hocutt (17) interviews his grandmother Barbara Winstead (73). He asks about aspects of her childhood, her job, and some of her relatives. Towards the end of the...