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One Small Step partners Emily Tomkins (29) and Joseph "Joe" Loftus (68) discuss their different political beliefs and find common ground around income inequality and being "introverts."

Two American grandchildren interview their English grandfather

An interview with my Uncle Ken. We talked about his life growing up in the 70s. We also talked about his work life and what he’s learned through working.

His younger life and how he has grew up.

A migrant worker who came to America to support his family.

My grandma, Betty Mims, told me about her life growing up in Florida. Her family a constant and her love for servicing her community were both staples in her life.

One Small Step conversation partners Carson Berrier (23) and Anna Koutsouftikis (18) talk about how they grew up, their religious beliefs, politics, their interests and what they see and hope for their futures.

Interview with Earl Eugene Compton and Norma Jean Compton née Davis. Recorded on September 22nd 2019. The interview covers their life together.

In this storycorps recording, Robert Smalley Sr. recounts his life experience as a blue collar jobber in central New England. Coming from a poor family, Bob has endured great physical and financial risk in order to secure a sound future...

We asked Grandpa Don about his youth in the CCC and early jobs.

My uncle and I conversing about differences in our generations, politics, and the workforce

[Recorded: Friday, September 8, 2023] Emma Lohr (19) from Towson, MD, and Ashley Turner (19) from Fairfax, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Emma shares her...

Marriage, work.

Friends Karen Krolak (49) and Nicole Harris (40) discuss Nicole's self-designed artist residency, Busy is the New Black, and the lessons that Nicole learned from the project.

In this clip, Amanda Novello, a worker and organizer at The Century Foundation, reflects on the significance of the TCF union's origins in the aftermath of the 2016 election.

An interview with my father about what he thinks of me, his wife, and his own life story.

This is and interview for my history class understanding the life of my grandfather.

From Colorado but originating from a relatively conservative town in otherwise liberal Massachusetts, Stephen Weddig is interviewed by his child, Angela Weddig, speaking of his experiences with politics and historical events all the way from his childhood to his adulthood....

Judy Hughes tells about the story of her family life from childhood to marraige to the present day (2018).

This is an interview with my amazing dad, and a bit of his life story!

One Small Step conversation partners Caleb Mills (27) and his mother Susan Bolner-Hamilton (52) met in-person in Oklahoma City. In their One Small Step conversation, they talk about voting, their relationship, and family and friends.

I asked my grandparents about their childhoods and relationships through life. Topics such as modern drug use and safety are covered, along with some interesting family factoids.

A brief interview with an 18 year old girl in a wealthy upper middle class school district where teenagers working isn't average.

Words of wisdom on the recent election, a successful career, higher education, sole proprietorship, recovery & sobriety, 40 years of marriage and spirituality.

I talked to her a little bit about her childhood and lessons she has learned throughout her life