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[Recorded Monday, February 21, 2022] Karen (58) and Amy (62) recorded a One Small Step conversation together in Charlottesville, Virginia. They discussed motherhood, military service, health, and media literacy.

One Small Step partners Debi Noir (75) and Halley Cole (28) exchange their views on abortion, military-style rifles, book bans, trans rights, and climate change.

One Small Step conversation partners Ushan Govender (48) and Kathryn "Katy" Morgan (43) discuss how their families have shaped them and consider how politics and parenting influence each other.

One Small Step partners Clark Glave (61) and Ward Silver (72) discuss how they are still growing up, writing, and technology's power in people's lives.

Hannah Duncan: 2021-10-09 19:41:12

This interview sheds light on a teacher's perspective (Mrs. Tricia Austin), a student's perspective (Quinn Rudick), and a Superintendent of Schools perspective (Mr. Jay Austin) in discovering the adverse mental health effects that the Covid-19 pandemic brought to high schools...

We talked about what it was like for her in the past and the significance of certain things that have happened around her.

“I never had many friends” my brother, Eric Peterson, said. He was always quiet. When Eric was in elementary school, our father, John Peterson, told him he was on the autism spectrum. John had a book in hand, which was...

An interview about the effect technology and social media have had on our everyday lifestyle and her personal experience with it.

One Small Step partners Kieryn McCann (28) and Samuel "Sam" Ketner (56) discuss growing their own food, how COVID fueled online divisions, and what frustrates them about their own political "side."

Aayam Bastola interviews his mother Anjoo Pokharel, a former journalist, about the differences in news from Nepal to that in America. She delves into topics like revolts, western culture, and thirst for knowledge as she describes her point of view...

One Small Step partners Scott Taylor (29) and Nealy Ambron (41) share a conversation about their time in the military. Scott also talks about his experience navigating his identity, questioning the beliefs he was raised with, and coming out to...

I am a junior in college. My mom is an accountant. We talked about how much the media has changed over her lifetime.

One Small Step conversation partners Adina Desaulniers (64) and Bill Schubart (76) talked about their upbringings, specifically the impact their grandmothers had on them. They also discussed education, religion and social media.

Andrez Chuney (21) and Ezra Kelly (22) talk about personal growth and identity and how to find the strength in being their authentic selves.

One Small Step partners Jim Waszak (69) and Erika J (38) discuss their upbringings, the kindest people in their lives, and their economic beliefs.

One Small Step partners Lisa Lindsay (45) and Kim Hawley (58) discuss climate change, the war in Ukraine, and find common ground around their love for the outdoors and having dogs.

I’m a mass communications major at Virginia Commonwealth University. I sat down with my mom to discuss how television has changed since she was growing up in the 1970s.

Jude O'Dell (42) and Jeffrey "Jeff" Farr (69) discuss mid-career changes, the importance of connection with other people, using the bible, history and their own life experiences as a guide of how to move through the world with compassion and...

We basically talked about what media was like when my Dad was younger and his opinions.

I (Neriyah Tao, 21) interviewed my best friend's mom Michelle Waldrond (59). We talked about her first concert experience at the age of 40 and discussed the influence of popular artists in modern rap music.

One Small Step conversation partners Christopher "Chris" Wyant (41) and Sivan Ryabinky (24) discussed about politics.

Cairo Dye (23) and Katie Kelaidis (35) talk about their work at The National Hellenic Museum in Chicago and how it has changed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

I interviewed my mom who is also my best friend and is 39 years old. We talked about her childhood and things she did as a child. We also talked about what it has been like parenting me.

One Small Step Conversation Partners and educators Margaret "Magi" Whitaker (69) and Kathy Thomas (62) discuss rising political tensions, progressive politics, and the importance of educating the next generation.