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One Small Step conversation partners Thia Embers (59) and Alexander "Alex" Koch (39) talk about the shared experiences of alcoholism, switching political parties and feeling "marooned," and the importance of local community.

Vanessa Lemus (23) and her One Small Step partner and roommate Nico Orisini (24) discuss the misconceptions and motivations of their political beliefs.

One Small Step conversation partners Lisa Robert (50) and Laura Bennett (39) consider how their upbringings shaped their political views, and reflect on some of the challenges they’ve faced.

One Small Step conversation partners Kerry Sack (72) and Jennifer "Jen" Wixson (67) talk about family histories and the people who were most influential to them. Jen describes a nuanced perspective of being "from away," and shares stories articulating personal/political...

One Small Step conversation partners Ryan McKee (34) and Evan Fried (31) talk about their political beliefs, issues with politically similar people, and how the country can move forward less divided.

One Small Step conversation partners Jerrold Simmons (43) and Leslie Vaughn (56), spend an hour discussing their political perspectives, their outlook on parenting and their shared love of being America.

One Small Step conversation partners Anthony Beavers (57) and Jeralyn Wilhite (29) discuss faith, politics, and living by their values.

Strangers Jeff Fendorf (57) and Dani Bara (52) discuss how politics have affected their personal relationships and the people and events that have influenced their political views.

Brooke Salerno: 2021-10-08 00:33:18 Brooke and Nicole discuss reproductive rights, healthcare, gun violence, and the major life events that informed their beliefs.

My father's opinion of Nixon.

One Small Step conversation partner’s Darby Cogburn (43) and Douglas "Doug" DeBolt (57) take an hour to discuss their life as educators, the evolution of American culture, and the consequences of a divided country.

One Small Step conversation partners Kristine Anderson (73) and Jane Moore (55) discuss their jobs as teacher and NICU nurse respectively, how they have loved ones who differ with them greatly on politics, and what it means to live in...

One Small Step conversation partners Sarah Graves (43) and Kate Hall (48) talk about value of hard work, entrepreneurship, parenthood, and the current political climate around trans rights.

One Small Step partners Pearl Casias (79) and Terri Oliger (51) share a conversation about their lives growing up, the importance of self-reliance, and playing the role of matriarch in their extended families.

One Small Step conversation partners Dolores Sheff (63) and Nancy Jones (70) discuss voting for different parties, but sharing many common interests and opinions around being compassionate towards others, education, money in politics, abortion, gun control, anti-depressants and joy.

One Small Step conversation partners Thom Olmstead (66) and Robert Pavlik (60) talk about their families, military background, and faith.

One Small Step partners Ronald "Ron" Gunzburger (60) and Tricia Rutledge (75) have a conversation about their political views transforming over time, politicians being a bundle of insecurities, and what they are most proud of in the past year. Note...

One Small Step conversation partners Jill White (52) and Holly [No Name Give] (55) exchange their lived experiences and find many parallels. They relate as mothers over having children struggling on social media, considering online learning, and being independent thinkers.

One Small Step participants Annett Gilchrist (51) and Carolyn Hurley (38) share their views on faith, politics, and social services.

One Small Step partners Ronald "Ron" Frantz (64) and TC Burgin (71) talk about their appreciation of Oklahoma and their hopes for its future. They also share how they are different from what people might expect from them.

Two women who ran as Democratic candidates for State House and for Congress in Texas discuss life on the campaign trail in the 2018 midterm election.

Ashley Clark (34) and her One Small Step partner Jordan Lindsey (36) discuss their experiences and beliefs surrounding racism, religion, abortion, and politics.

One Small Step conversation partners Suzanne "Sue" Aubrey (66) and Kymberly "Kym" Dakin (66) talk about their families, writing books, health and healthcare, and how their own Democrat side of the aisle frustrates them.

Jason Ellsworth (Republican State Senator representing Montana's Bitterroot Valley) and Susie Orr (executive board member for the Missoula County Democrats) discuss how they came to hold their current political views and share their hopes and fears for the future.

Maryland Delegate Eric Ebersole and his son James Ebersole discuss the 2014 campaign, public service, and what it was like running as a father-son team. Interviewed by Matt Gresick: 2020-11-17 22:25:35