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Colleagues in journalism John Halverson (76) and Chris Schultz (68) share stories from their respective careers in the newspaper business.

A discussion about music’s importance and how the move to digital has affected music diversity.

This man, my grandpa, had his house struck by lightning and burnt down. Here is his story...

Colleagues David Stoeffler (63) and Tom Carlson (69) discuss the founding of The Springfield Daily Citizen and how the nonprofit, independent news source aims to mitigate the effects of misinformation and encourage civil discourse and community engagement.

Larry Weissman (69) talks with his friend Ryan Sawyer (43) about Larry's history as an activist, his experience growing up in the 1960's and 1970's, police brutality and corruption, drug experimentation and LSD, the Black Panther Party, the White Panther...

I talked to my mother about her life and her goals for me.

In this interview, conducted on December 1st 2019, in Springfield, Missouri, Carson Wornig interviews his Swedish roommate named Henrik Lohman about his life and his desire to live in the U.S.A.

Mother and son, Jennie March (51) and Patrick March (28), have a conversation about navigating gender identity.

Friends Tomasita Trammell (73) and Nancy Masner (66) interview each other about their family, experiences, and visits to the Pythian Castle.

I interviewed my dad Chris Toler who is 57 years old. We discussed his childhood, my mom, and his parents.

Vito G Palmietto (30) interviews his father, Vito Palmietto (61), about his career in the food service industry. They discuss Vito's experiences acting as an Executive Chef and as a Food and Beverage Director, as well as what it was...

The life of my dad from the beginning through sports in high school and college. After hardships and good time to now.

Brandy Harris (35) and her mentor, Julie Leeth (69), look back on their early memories of one another, discuss their shared passion for supporting young people in public education, and appreciate the roles they have played in one another’s lives.

7 -year-old Leo reflects on a year of distance learning as he waits to enter his school for the first time!

Coworkers Jean White (82) and Rev. Jenn Simmons (39) discuss their community at National Avenue Christian Church and the changes it's been through over the years.

I had an interview with my friend Logan Allen and he is 16 and we discussed a lot of different things like his interest and how he plans to further his education after high school.

Reviewing family life during the 1940’s in the Missouri Ozark’s, in Ozark County. Traveling from no electricity, running water, & horseback to a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education.

Colleagues Michelle "Micki" Lane (51) and Barbara Brown-Johnson (70) interview one another about their time and experiences at The Child Advocacy Center.

Michelle Bear is a project manager at an architecture firm in Saint Louis. She also works out of offices in Chicago and Toronto and has spent much of her career traveling to places like Pakistan, Mexico, Italy, France, and many...

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Judy Meyers (70) interviews her husband, James "Jim" Meyers (75), about his life growing up, joining the service ahead of being drafted, and about life in retirement.

Friends Candi Lordo (64) and Franny Hall Pasbach (64) celebrate their 50th friendiversary by talking about their shared childhood memories and expressing the meaning of friendship.

Richard “Rick” Anderson (age 67) was interviewed by his daughter, Erika Fields (age 44) at Rick’s residence in rural Webster County, Missouri. Rick spoke about growing up in SW Missouri in the 1960’s, building his own home, restoring an antique...

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.

Married couple, Steve Bates (65) and Mona Bates (68), speak about their marriage, connection to Christ, and how Victory Mission & Ministry has influenced their lives.