Life as a Law Enforcement Officer

Talks of family, experiences as a detective, and thoughts on the media backlash on law enforcement.

My favorite neighbor

I’m interviewing my neighbor Kelly Cronin. I’m asking her about her life. Her favorite memories.

"Be Your Greatest": The Story of Two Black Teens from Wichita, Kansas

My aunt and dad reminisce about racial tensions, dumb decisions, and run-ins with the law in the Middle of Nowhere, USA. If you like comedic, feel-good stories about smalltown life in the 80s, then give it a listen!

Great Listen Interview Project in El Dorado Kansas With My Mom

I, Selah Klayson, conducted this interview with my mom, Samantha Klayson on November 28th, 2017. We did this interview in my living room in El Dorado Kansas. My mom(Samantha)is 38 years old, and I(Selah)am 14 years old. In this interview...

Interview with Opa
November 25, 2018 App Interview

We had a good talk together and laughed and talked about him as a child my dad as a child and about my opa's military life as well. Opa is German for "grandad." My dad was born in Germany when...

Conversation with Kevin Christie, United States Army Veteran

I had a conversation with Sergeant Christie about his service in the Army and service in Kansas, Germany, Sarajevo, Bosnia, and Afghanistan. We discussed his initial experiences in boot camp and fond memories of working with his comrades. Sergeant Christie...

Max King and his childhood, marriage, and memorable moments.

In this recording you will hear Emma King (14) ask her 82 year old grandfather (Max King) question that will make you laugh. He also talks about his late wife that died in 2003. We hear stories about the two...

A Word with Dr. Robin

(Updated 1/6/21: Edited to improve sound and decrease overlap caused by delay.) In an overdue reunion, Robin Wilson graced me with an hour of her Sunday to share her story. She passed down a major portion of my teaching-for-justice toolbox...

Conversation with Grandpa Lanoue 6/12/21

Kt talks to Grandpa Lanoue about living and working in Cloud county Kansas in the early 1950s.

Chicago is Where I Wanna Be

Nichole Perez (17) interviewed Sean McGuire(28) and found out he grew up in a small town, but always knew he wanted to come to Chicago.

Family member interview

We talk about our family heratige, political views, and life lessons that can be learned.

Love, Life, and the Value of Family

I sit down with my grandpa, Dale Morris, age 84, and learn a bit about love, life, and the value of family.

Racing, Family, Fun, and Integrity-David Gee and Kailey Barrientos

Kailey interviews her father Dave. He is a great story teller and talks of a time when high-schoolers played pranks, and family was similar to a 50s TV show. For Dave, everything led to racing and a legacy of entrepreneurial...

Interview with Grandmother
November 29, 2017 App Interview

Barbara Watson was born in 1952 in Kansas and moved to Alabama. Her father served in The Korean War and was a computer programmer after that. Her mother was a nurse. She moved to Washington in the late 1950s and...

My mom

My mom lived in a rural area and played outside a lot when she was younger.

Caleb (20) and Jalen (20)

I talked to Jalen about growing up in America in a Bi-racial family with a White father and Black mother. he also shares his experiences playing baseball as a black athlete and how he has grown into the young man...

Nana and Papa’s Life

I (Cora, 15) interviewed my mother’s parents, Nana (Bonnie, 70) and Papa (John, 70). They talked about their time growing up as well as raising my mother.

Choose the Right with all Your Might and Things May Go Your Way

Today I talked with my sweet mom Melinda and got to know some more details about her childhood and young adulthood. She discusses good memories in her life from summers in Kansas to work and raising her kids.

Lucretia Cushman Peterson

Lucretia talks about growing up in Kansas, her family, and the importance of loving and accepting others regardless of race or religion.