Search Interviews

Friends and coworkers Alex Kolker (27) interviews Shabir Kabiri (29) about his experience attending university in the United States, the differences between Afghan and American culture, and what the American dream means to him.

Marian Atkins (65) shares what she knows about her mother's life story with her daughter, Veronica Seymour (35). They discuss how she survived World War II as a child in Japan, what it was like for her to immigrate first...

Makana Dudoit (18) talks to her sister Mia Ayau-paulos (14) about her experience volunteering at a local community center during the Tubbs Fire in Santa Rosa. They discuss the impact of the fires on their community.

Larry Nelson (67) and his wife, Dawn Borowski (68), reflect on dating, the marriage proposal, their wedding, and enjoyment of travel.

Cummins Kameeiamoku Mahoe III (72) speaks with his wife, Karen Monika Mahoe (53), about growing up in Hawaii, serving in the US Army, and honoring the life of his cousin. He speaks about the many changes the islands of Hawaii...

Anne Riggsby (60) interviews her father, Korean War veteran, Clyde Waldron (83) about his experiences growing up in South Georgia, becoming a paratrooper, a Union Auto plant representative, a Builder, father and husband.

Theresa Taken (72) talks with her daughter Emily Taken-Vertz (28) about growing up in rural Iowa, being adventurous, going to college, traveling the world, and becoming a lawyer after being a social worker in the South Bronx.

Friends Dave Harman (80) and Tom Busse (80) recount their 65+ year friendship spanning military school, the Air Force, the Navy, the Vietnam War, marriages, families, and other life experiences.

One Small Step partners Peggy Johnson (74) and Pattie Speer (68) discuss the people and events that shaped their political and religious beliefs.

Josephine Bennett (23) interviews her father Henry William "Bill" Bennett (60) about his experience in the military, from his first day at West Point to fatherhood and his transition back into civilian life.

Jerry Mayfield (90) speaks with his wife, Paula Rath (75), about his service in the military during the Vietnam war and his career as a doctor.

One Small Step conversation partners Mark Mannette (60) and Marilyn Krause (75) discuss theater, travel, and their political views.

Catherine "Cathy" Tsaur (37) speaks with her friend Liberty Peralta (36) about her experience with the military living in Hawaii and her experience dating service members.

One Small Step partners Deborah "Debbie" DiazGranados (48) and Blair Grossman (59) discuss religion, community, and their lived experiences of exclusion.

Spouses, Jeff Van Winkle (62) and Nancy Van Winkle (62), talk about their connection to the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Jillian Attaway (32) interviews her maternal grandmother Nancy Alcaraz (84) about her favorite holiday traditions and memories.

Aimee Do (53) and her father, Nho Do [no age given], interviews her friend Charles "Chuck" Emberger (88) about his involvement in evacuating her family from Saigon during the Vietnam War.

River Hagg (47) shares his story with new friend Hazel Diaz (36). They discuss River's time in the Navy, his documentary work, his time in Syria, the origins of his name, and what it's like to return to civilian life.

Friends John McGrath (83) and Cynthia Aki [no age given] recall John being a prisoner of war in Hanoi, Vietnam, for six years and Cynthia’s service in the military.

Anne Ellinger (66) and One Small Step partner Andrea Hendricks (58) talk about the intersectionality of faith and politics, their shared experiences being mothers, prejudices, and varying political topics.

Susan Metcalf (69) interviews her friend, Erin Lord (26), about her time in the U.S. Air Force.

Ray Owen (90) tells his son Ray H. Owen and his daughter Mary Streeter (64) about his time in the service and meeting their mother, Isabelle Mahoney.

Ed Hall (57) interviews his friend Richard Harris (67) about his life, focusing on his work as an abstract artist and their similar views on comedy and its role in the world.

Laura Slattery (47) interviewed by Alex Lyon (28) about working for a homeless shelter and nonprofit called the Gubbio Project, growing up in Los Angeles, CA and attending Catholic school, her service in the Medical Service Corps in Hawaii, working...

Joani (27) spoke with her mother Joan (67) about her life and her cancer experience.