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LuAnn Crist Laich (65) interviews her parents, Joseph "Joe" Hauser (92) and Helen Hauser (88), about their childhood, life, careers, and family memories.

Sharron Southern Osborne (57) interviews her friend Cecilia Nguyen McClure (38) talks about her parents and her childhood journey and memories from Vietnam to the United States.

Bob Ehirke (79) was interviewed by his wife, Mary Ann Ehrike (77) about attending a one room schoolhouse as a child.

Facilitator Jhaleh Akhavan (30) interviews Kryszelda Mendoza (27) about her early life, growing up without her father (who was deported), how she became a teacher, and why she continues to teach today.

Judith Barba Perez (31) y su esposo, Lehabim Escoto Flores (34), comparten una conversación sobre sus experiencias al inmigrar a los Estados Unidos desde México y el trabajo que ahora hacen para apoyar a otros inmigrantes. [Judith Barba Perez (31)...

Ray (77) and Jan (74) talked about their childhood, dating, marriage, parenting and faith.

Colleagues Margarita [No Name Given] (31) and Pat Medige (57) share a conversation about immigration, focusing in particular on Margarita's experience coming to the United States and eventually gaining DACA status. Margarita also reflects on the importance of education to...

One Small Step partners Gretchen Wallisch (38) and Thomas Ketchum (59) sit down for a conversation about Roe v. Wade and libertarianism.

Ashley Choker (38) interviews her colleague, Melody Woods (43), about her upbringing, her experience as a troubled teen struggling with substance abuse and the law, and her eventual recovery. Note: This recording has in-depth descriptions of substance abuse and domestic...

Sakhone Lasaphangthong (46) talks to StoryCorps interviewer Syma Mohammed (34) about coming to the US as a refugee, being incarcerated, and his current work with houseless people.

Siblings Emily Garcia (23) and Ricky Garcia (26) discuss the destructive effects alcoholism has had on their family and Ricky's struggles with sobriety.

James Leedy (79) talks to his daughter Stephanie Leedy (50) about James’ life as an artist and art instructor.

Black lesbian Tishana Trainor (34) is interviewed by her friend L’Erin Asantewaa (31) about coming out to her siblings, parents, husband and children.

Peg Williams (97) recounts her life story to her daughter Rhea Bohlin (73) who wanted to have a record of the family stories she has heard all her life.

One Small Step conversation partners Tosca Hieftje (65) and Carin Mayo (52) discuss womanhood, pets and finding what diversity means.

Spouses Nancy Sills, (67) and Jim Sills (67), sit down to preserve some memories for their children and their grandchildren. They describe the strong communities they each grew up in, share their favorite stories about various family members, and reflect...

Patricia "Trish" Thorngate (67) interviews her father, Stephen "Steve" Thorngate (96), about his life, childhood, and family.

Matt Mayberry (58) interviews his colleague Mayor John Suthers (71) about his experience in public service, how the city has changed over his life, and his reflections on leadership. Mayor John Suthers also shares stories from his childhood growing up...

life review: memories of childhood, WWII, raising children

James McLernon (age 55) was interviewed by his mother, Carol McLernon [no age given] about growing up in Wisconsin.

Zachary Werginz (28) interviews his grandfather, Robert Semrow (82), about Robert's childhood memories, his love of cows, and how he became a farmer.

Mary Ann Ehrike (77) was interviewed by Bob Ehrike (79) about how being involved in Girl Scouts impacted her life.

Madre y hija Avelina Burgos (90) y Maria Moore (62) habla de la inmigración de Avelina desde Belice a EEUU, tradiciones familiares, y orgullo familiar. [Mother and daughter Avelina Burgos (90) and Mrs. Maria Moore (62) discuss Avelina’s immigration to...

Natalia Horcasitas (40) and her brother Richard Horcasitas (43) share memories of growing up in Yuma and having a tight knit community of neighbors and friends.

Spouses Florence "Floss" Whalen (89) and Richard "Dick" Whalen (89) interview each other about their childhoods, marriage, family, and occupations.