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Janice and Pam talk about writing in St. Louis and Janice’s decades of on the job and local journalism.

[Recorded: Tuesday, November 1st, 2022] Miriam (22) and Virginia (68) record a virtual One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Miriam is a fourth-year architecture student at the University of Virginia and Virginia is the editor of the Daily Progress,...

One Small Step partners Ginny Stevens [no age given] and Caroline "Carie" Kempton (33) discuss political polarization, the media, faith, and the potential benefits of having more political parties.

[Recorded: October 21, 2022] Sheila (64) and Larry (68) have a One Small Step conversation. Sheila, an alumna of VCU's School of Pharmacy, describes herself as having a lifelong passion for issues surrounding racial justice and engaging in other forms...

After spending 2 years in Germany during the Vietnam War, he returned home to help run the family newspaper.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to former New York Times reporter David Dunlap (70) about his massive documentation projects of the built environments of New York City and Provincetown, Massachusetts.

One Small Step partners Linda Mah (57) and Hope Mutheu (19) talk about their upbringings and the impact of social media on current discourse. They reflect on how their social, political, and religious identities have shaped their lives.

One Small Step conversation partners Lee Anne [No name given] (56) and Michael Castengera (73) talk about the changes overtime in the U.S. regarding politics and society and the growing need to be able to share differing perspectives.

Our conversation centered on my transformation from two-time college dropout plagued with depression and suicide ideation to college graduate in my mid-40s and eventually a Ph.D. from the Missouri School of Journalism. Dr. Ross’ encouragement and influence paved the way...

Beverly Keever (87) speaks to her friend Ann Auman (67) about her experience as a journalist on the the ground during the Vietnam War. She describes her experience of Operation Starlite, the Battle of Khe Sanh, and other pivotal moments...

Sally Mauk (73) speaks with colleague Shaylee Ragar (25) about her life and career in Montana Public Radio.

Spouses Willie Worthy (78) and Jeanne Worth (75) reflect on their lives.

Steve Desroches (47) and Taylor Polites (51) talk about their lives as writers.

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...

One Small Step partners Shirley Lefever (61) and Gordon Bassham (75) share a conversation about the most influential people in their lives, their values, their work, and their concerns and hopes for the future.

In conversation with WNBC anchor Michael Garguilo, Amanda Gaffney discusses his career and the effects it has had on his life.

[Recorded Thursday, December 14, 2021] Priya (50s) and Allan (60) recorded a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. They talked about their experiences living in various countries around the world, immigration, family, and their shared love of cooking.

One Small Step partners Donna Myrow [no age given] and Dave Rohee (78) discuss the role of journalism, domestic and international politics, and immigration.

One Small Step Conversation partners Dina Wood (66) and Bailey Shepard (34) discuss experiences in college, major influences in their life, personal values, and political points view.

[Recorded on October 26, 2021] Cristina Amador ('24) and Olivia Paschal (PhD '26) share their experiences growing up in open-minded Christian households, the decisions that led them both to the University of Virginia, and their disapproval of partisan labels.

One Small Step partners Tami Fairweather (51) and David "Dave" Horning (68) discuss the formation of their political values, media, and propaganda.

Petra Gertjegerdes (47) shares a conversation with her parents, Carol Gertjegerdes (78) and Helmut Gertjegerdes (86), about their childhoods, how Carol and Helmut ended up moving to Columbus, Georgia, and about running the newspaper The Columbus Times.

Jim Trotter has worked in newspapers for more than 50 years, meeting larger-than-life figures along the way, like notorious segregationist Governor George Wallace and legendary Olympian Jesse Owens. He's covered events both globally historic, like the German reunification, and locally...

One Small Step partners, Emily Rushing (70) and Fred Bennett (76) discuss the changing landscape of news, media literacy, social issues, and being Christians who value diversity and racial reconciliation.

Allie Goolrick (38) interviews her father, Chester Goolrick (74), about his life, focusing on his time serving as a Communications Specialist for the Army during the Vietnam War and his career as a journalist.