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Jody (Edna Jo) LaFevers was raised in an old 2 story house with a big front porch in a small town on the Missouri border called Viola. Her mother would make all of her clothes, including her prom dress, so...

Ruth remembers her college days, her first jobs, and her husband.

In this interview, Jan Malone was asked about certain topics such as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the Great Recession, and more. These topics were discussed as so was her life throughout the 2000's.

Lizzie Hessek (31) and Veronica Fischmann (32) - best friends since ages 11 and 12 - talk about their current lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Veronica is back living in her childhood home, Lizzie is living alone for the first...

This interview between Leonard and Debra Shearer begins with Debra's recollections of her childhood and later life experiences as well as her reflections on those experiences. From education to wealth and poverty, Debra covers some of the critical facets of...

Zaheer Faruqi (66) is interviewed by his daughter Reem Faruqi (35) about some of his adventures as a young adult when he moved to the U.S. as a student, his interest in aviation, being profiled for his Muslim identity after...

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 21st, 2023] Mark (67) and Luke (33) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mark opened Charlottesville's hallmark running store, Ragged Mountain Running and coaches running for the community. Luke served in the Peace Corps...

One Small Step participants Nancy Mosley [no age given] and Emily Bosch [no age given] discuss their upbringing, how they approach the present day political landscape, and how they both like living in Birmingham.

David Heffelfinger (67) and One Small Step conversation partner Steven Baum (74) discuss impactful moments in their lives and historical moments in US politics.

I've always been told that I look very similar to my father, so I wanted to learn more about whether we really are that alike, considering that we grew up in different countries, during different times. We talk about his...

Lindsay Cuff is interviewed by her husband Yana Kehrlein about her inspirations as a writer/musician, her writing process, the influence of her grandfather, his death and her family.

Married couple, Fran Young (68) and Paul Young (72), recall stories and events that lead them to becoming international teachers, traveling to many countries, culture shocks, and navigating life in Springfield, Missouri after traveling abroad.

Hi, I'm Miah Manning and a high school student at WHRHS. I interviewed my uncle, Sergeant Peter Frank, a police officer of 25 years, about his opinions regarding his courage and patriotism and how he feels about our country. The...

Quenton Stokes-Brown (25) interviews his older brother Jasen Brown (40) about his service in the Army and his various deployments.

Deborah Taub (57) and her sister Cynthia Weinman (56) had a conversation with their aunt, Erna Rubinfeld (78), and first cousin, Stuart Rubinfeld (49), to remember their first cousin (and Erna’s nephew), Victor Wald, who died on September 11, 2001...

Carter Brooks (48) talks to his daughter Alison Savage Brooks (14) about his work in climate change art.

Karen De Shazer (53) interviews George Kraft (62) about his work at the Davis Dam, moving to Bullhead City, AZ to work in the dam, and his memories of the area.

Lauren and Rich talk about the moments that stand out in his life and what he learned from them.

One Small Step conversation partners Adam Grelinger (31) and Matthew "Matt" Lehman Wiens (31) discuss how their religious backgrounds have shaped their lives and political views. Adam discusses being a Catholic priest and Matt shares how his Mennonite background informs...

Spouses Laura Balser (50) and Matthew Smith (50) talk about their marriage, memories of 9/11, and Matthew's military service in the National Guard.

Jacquelyn Stokes (65) and her son Quenton Stokes-Brown (25) discuss the members of their family who have served in the military: Dr. Lewis Wright Jr, Thomas Elder Stokes, Charles “Sonny” Couch, Wadesworth Brown Jr, and Jasen Wadesworth Brown.

Gina Brewer (52) interviews her spouse Kevin Brewer (48) about his service in the military, what propelled him to later re-enlist, and his decision to leave a wartime Army to go to music school.

Alan Mars talks to Jenny Pachucki about his experiences during the 1993 World Trade Center bombing as well as the 9/11 attacks.

Amy Weinstein (64) interviews new friend Joe Montalvo (60) about his experience responding to the September 11th attacks as a construction worker and how his life changed since then, including his employment, health, and financial standing.

Rebecca Clemento Wald (48) and her daughters, Alexandra (22) and Daniella Wald (20) remember their husband and father, Victor Wald. Employed by Avalon Partners, Victor died in the in the World Trade Center September, 11, 2001.