Emmanuel Adebanjo and his dad Isaac Adebanjo talk about the process of Immigration and Change

In this interview, conducted in June 2, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Emmanuel Adebanjo (18) interviews his father Isaac Adebanjo (59) about his journey and lessons learned from Nigeria to America. My dad shares his stories about his childhood, inspirations and...

Elena Cisar Interview

Elena and I discussed a variety of topics including race, population (small town to big city), and how education affected our high school careers.

Sophia and Yasmin Dmytruk; Japanese Culture to American

Yasmin Dmytruk (48) gets interviewed by her daughter, Sophia Dmytruk (16), for better understanding of her mother's culture, how she came to be, and challenges they both faced together.

Overcoming stereotypes

Finding out how a person is different from the assumptions made

“Learn, the next day learn more and on the third day keep learning”

My grandparent Pascual Simpson, 82, said that education is the most important thing a person has. Also said I shouldn't admire him because he lacks one. Let me tell you why he’s wrong. He didn’t finish school, but he became...

Reflecting on the Past

People reflect on their lives often, however, there are always certain memories that are difficult to relive. On January 8th in her home in Los Angeles, Lucrezia Pignatelli met with her nanny, Mahesh Krishan, aged 46, to discuss his life...

Thanksgiving Interview with Family Member

My mom and I talked about a lot of her childhood memories and how education is very important to our family. She explained one of her trips to Germany and still to this day that is her favorite. I personally...

Deborah

I Ian Yeara interviewed my mother, Deborah Yeara; a special education teacher at Cosgrove Middle School (Spencerport) for 38 years. We talked about how education has changed over the years and we discussed how her/my family shaped her upbringing.

Working in Another Language

Despite being in Japan for the earthquake in 2011, Gerald Hirshberg doesn't tell that story, because stories of interacting with the place and the people are far more earthshattering. In November of 2017, Kate Hirshberg interviewed her grandfather, Gerald 'Jerry'...

Mom’s interview

This is an interview with my mom, where I ask her about views on USSR, about her parents, childhood, where she works and what she studied, and immigration.

Small Town vs. Big City Life

This conversation give listeners an inside look into small town vs. big city living and how the two affect quality of life.

A Comparative Look at the Indian Education System

An interview with Dr. Meera Chatterjee on the Indian education system, its strengths and weaknesses, and gender equity.

Ryan Hutchins and George Ross talk about religion and spirituality
November 5, 2022 App Interview

Ryan (18) interviews his grandfather George (78) talk about religious experience, foods and culture, and american politics. George talks about his experience with several different denominations and places of worship. He talks about his love of cooking and favorite foods...

Grandma Judy

talking with my grandmother about growing up in different countries

Klein Family History: Bob and Sally Klein Part III

My third recording session with my grandparents, Bob and Sally Klein, discussing their feelings and memories of our past/present family and all the pets and dogs that they have had over the years.

Skye talks about growing up

I interview Skye about her experiences growing up in an unstable household where she had to move around a lot in high school, almost joined the military, and eventually ended up at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.

The Space Explosion of 86’ : Gerald Morrison

Conversation with my father about his experience with the space shuttle explosion of 86, and it’s context in modern politics.

Teaching as a Black Woman in America with Satya Muhammad

I ask my mother, Satya Muhammad, about her experiences as a teacher and mother and how they coalesce.