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Desire discusses the impact of economics within the criminal justice system with Lauren

Alex talks with Desire about how economics have impacted him within the criminal justice system

FreeAsia and Ms. Juliette Quoquoi have a conversation about what it means to live in the city of Brunswick and ways to preserve the History of Brunswick

[Recorded: Thursday, September 14, 2023] Natalie Hogan (19) from Fairfax, VA, and Shannon Henley (19) from Fairfax, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Shannon shares her...

In this interview I’m Vestavia Hills, AL on November 24, 2023, John Harris Hocutt (17) interviews his grandmother Barbara Winstead (73). He asks about aspects of her childhood, her job, and some of her relatives. Towards the end of the...

Throughout this interview that happened on November 26th 2023 in Birmingham AL, Gibson Bean (18) talks with his grandmother Renee Booker (71) about her struggles coping with the sudden change of culture that was the Civil Rights movement and how...

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Evelyn Squires (17) interviews her mom, Sarah Squires (48), about living through historical events. Mrs. Squires discusses her experience and reactions to 9/11 as someone who lived in Charlottesville,...

I (Scarlett Padgett-17) was able to talk with my father (Kelly Padgett-52) about how he sees economics. I was able to learn how prices used to be when he was a kid in the 1970s. I as well as learned...

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Birmingham, AL, Mary Cecilia Ledbetter (17) interviews her “Grandaddy” (83) about his experiences growing up, and his time in the Air Force. He shares stories that made up his childhood, life in...

Daniel has a friendly interview with his mom, discovering new things about her past. As he asks her questions, his mom reveals more and more about her life.

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Chelsea, Alabama, Rosie Bolton (17) interviews her grandmother, Martha Bolton (71). They reflect on the past, share hopes for the future, and reminisce over the highs and the lows of a life...

On November 22, 2023, Sophie Williams (17) interviewed her grandmother Beverly Love (76) about her past. She recorded this on her grandmother's patio in College Station, Texas. Sophie asked her grandmother about her college life, friendships, family, and more.

Arav Singh (17) talks to his uncle, who lives in Pune, on a call, discussing his life story. Here, Arav asks him about concepts ranging from friendships, decisions, and his time as a whole. However, the main focus of this...

Interview of grandparents on mother's side. they're both in their 80s but they're still married and happy. We talked about music, by mother, concerns for future generations, and other things.

a discussion on school, unemployment, and being stressed as an undergrad!

One Small Step partners Michael Drewry (66) and Michael Whidden (51) discuss the urban/rural divide, feeling politically "homeless," and how to address the country's political polarization.

Joseph "Joe" Mckay (69) speaks with granddaughter Alexandrea Ground (21) about his life experiences and the importance of passing down values through storytelling.

Mr. Heikenfeld let me interview him about his work history and allowed me to learn more about his life outside of the classroom. I also learned a lot about his outlook on life and how much positivity he has.

Robin, the person I interviewed thought me about life and things I should avoid and things I should do. He mostly shared his wisdom and his beliefs about this world.

Post Keynesian economist, Paul Davidson at age 91 talks about his family origins and looks back on his life as well as talks about his economic views with granddaughter Gavi James. The interview was conducted on March 12, 2022. Lean...

Ellen Piekalkiewicz (58) interviews her father, Jaroslaw Piekalkiewicz (95), about his experiences as a World War II refugee and a member of the Polish unit of the British Armed Forces. They also talk about their home in Lawrence, Kansas, where...

One Small Step conversation partners Eli Chevalier (30) and Julia Ginorio (33) discuss economics, debt, education and healthcare.

Margaret Smith (59) and Emily Loop (33) discuss their relationship as mother and daughter while both being on opposite sides of the fence politically.

Hannah Shaw (28) shares a conversation with her father, Allen Shaw (72), about Allen’s childhood, his family, his career, and how his perspective on life has changed over time.

Grace Trujillo (29) speaks with her father Valentino Trujillo (57) about his immigration experience, their music and art, and the economy.