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Jamie Matczak (45) interviews her mother, Patricia Matczak (81), about her childhood, raising a family, and farm life.

Jamie Matczak (45) interviews her father, Bernard Matczak (82), about his childhood, raising a family, and farm life.

One Small Step conversation partners Dean Berglund (60) and Mary Somnis (67) talk about socialism, capitalism, use of the social safety net at different points in their lives, and their love of the North Shore.

Spouses, Darius Prather (35) and Leah Prather (27), discuss the work they do as community activists in their home city, Columbus, GA, the changes Columbus is undergoing, and the better future that they hope to help create for their four...

Mari Teresa Fernandez (67) and her husband, Albert R. Fernandez (71), discuss memories of growing up. Albert Fernandez describes growing up in the immigrant neighborhood of Ybor City in Tampa, Florida. Mari Fernandez describes migrating from Cuba at seven years...

Megan Ulmer (36) interviews her father, William Wyatt (72), about childhood stories, his favorite memories of her, and wisdom he would like to share with future generations.

Hope Winship (40) has a conversation with her father, Jim Winship (73), about college, friendships, El Salvador, and the importance of friends and family given recent health challenges.

Rina Risper (53) and her friend Sherrie Ross (60) discuss their friendship, community involvement and the value of collaboration. They also discuss COVID-19 and their goals for 2021.

One Small Step conversation partners, Dr. Fen Kennedy (32) and Sabrina Reynolds (49), discuss their relationship to the American South, how educational models influence politics, and the ways that they've become happier over the years.

One Small Step conversation partners Laura Keadle (64) and Kathleen Peake (65) talk about their shared sense of adventure, rebelling against spaces that do not traditionally welcome women, and desiring civility in political discussions.

Friends and "sisters in Christ," Dr. Ola Sylvia Lamar Sheffield [no age given] and Valeria Lynn [no age given], describe their spiritual journeys, discuss the role faith plays in their lives, and give advice to those struggling.

One Small Step conversation partners Susan Bolner-Hamilton Beatrice (52) and Jeanne Lowrey (58) met for the first time virtually for a conversation. They discuss their parent's politics and the federal government

Becca (25) interviews her grandmother, Nancy (90), about motherhood and family.

One Small Step conversation partners Anne Cochran (62) and Polly Carr (50) talk about their political values, children, and issues in Alaska.

Spouses, Sally Baker (42) and Brad Baker (41), share a conversation about the stroke that Sally had when she was thirty, the recovery process, their children, and their gratitude for one another.

Michael Alto (43) shares a conversation with his spouse, Robert Neumann (44), about their sad and happy memories, as well as their wishes for a future generation.

Friends April Gallegos (42) and Judy Bassett (70) share a conversation about service, their families and childhoods, and their passion for helping children succeed.

Alta Schwartz (54) interviews her friend Jihan Hasan (48) about her journey coming to the United States and her life here.

Kelly Davis (44) interviews Eileen Halonen (67) about Eileen's family history, growing up, starting a family, and her work life.

Carol Gallagher (66) interviews her husband, Patrick "Pat" Gallagher (84), about his life, family, jobs, childhood memories, and being a grandparent. 

Best friends for over 30 years Christy Thomason (42) and Angelia "Angie" Smith (42) discuss what they have learned from their friendship and Angie's role as an advocate for her community in Mobile, Alabama.

One Small Step conversation partners Matt Littleton (31) and Judy Kurtzman (63) discuss raising their families, former President Donald Trump, and abortion.

Carolyn "Sue" Theriot (79) talks to her son Jude Theriot (50) about growing up in Parks, Louisiana, how she met her husband, and her time living in West Africa.

One Small Step conversation partners Jennifer Scott (35) and Matt Harris (70) have a conversation about education, children, life learning and faith.

Spouses Brady Davis (35) and Cristina Hudgins-Davis (35) share a conversation about their relationship, their family, and the pivotal moments that changed the trajectories of their lives.