Natalie and Robert Holt talk about the importance of Ayn Rand’s novel Atlas Shrugged
December 10, 2019 App Interview

In this interview Natalie and Robert Holt discuss the importance of the lessons learned in Atlas Shrugged and how they are applicable today.

Telling HERstory Podcast Bonus Episode: In Her Own Words

An excerpt from a recently rediscovered recording from December 25, 2008, where Mrs. Rosa T. Beard (1919-2010) shared in her own words, how she ended up pursuing her Master’s degree at Columbia University.

Art: Story Corps Interview

This Interview I talk to my first cousin about his life as a teenager. He is an adult now and here he shares some of his experiences in school and lesson he has learned through this life. Also what he...

Aunt Alice The Great Thanksgiving Listen

This interview is reflecting on Alice’s childhood and adulthood. We talked about her favorite memories and things that impacted her greatly.

“Learn, the next day learn more and on the third day keep learning”

My grandparent Pascual Simpson, 82, said that education is the most important thing a person has. Also said I shouldn't admire him because he lacks one. Let me tell you why he’s wrong. He didn’t finish school, but he became...

Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman talk about “A Tale of Two Cities” and why they read books of literary merit

In this recording, Hinsdale Central students Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman discuss their thoughts on “A Tale of Two Cities” and how they interpreted the characters and themes.

Growing up speaking a different language

Brooke Kangas (18) talks with her grandmother, Grace Kangas (75) about her childhood growing up speaking Finish and how it has affected her life today.

The Space Explosion of 86’ : Gerald Morrison

Conversation with my father about his experience with the space shuttle explosion of 86, and it’s context in modern politics.

Education in the 1940s and 50s

Elise Coneglio interviews her grandfather Ken Clark on his experience growing up and attending school in a rural community in the 1940s and 50s.

Coach Kyle Bakken the transition from soldier to coach

This is an interview about Kyle Bakken who is the defensive coordinator for Concordia College football team. This interview describes his life as a soldier transitioning to a coach and how his perspective/attitude changed when his job changed.

Interviewing my mom about her childhood

In this interview I spoke to my mom about her childhood and the way she was raised. She talks a lot about her values and how the most important thing to her is her education because it has led her...

Grandpa Torres’s story

My grandpa, Cruz Torres, tells his story of growing up

Sean Martin and Chas MacNeil

Today I interviewed my high-school Chinese teacher Chas MacNeil about his journey through Chinese Language.

An Interview With My Inspiring Noni

Molly Tittemore (15) talks with her Noni (Sicilian slang term for "grandmother"), who is 79 years old. They discussed her childhood, and how the events of her childhood transformed her into the dynamic woman she is today. Her Noni believes...

Eli Hulstein and Jessica Miller

Eli Hulstein (19) interviews his girlfriend, Jessica Miller (18), about her experience as a high school gymnast.

Jayne Riedesel on 01/25/2018

This interview is with my mom, Jayne. We are both going to be in the education field, so I wanted to ask her a few things about her career path

Thanksgiving Interview with Robert

Robert discusses his early life in Scotland and England, especially his surprisingly negative schooling experiences.