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William McAllister was interviewed by his daughters, Lisa McAllister and Amy Farges, as well as his grandson, Julien Farges. They talked about William’s life growing up, the Depression, WWII, William’s return to college after the war, his Masters and PhD,...

Mardi Pennington (74) interviews her goddaughter Ava Ocker (18) about her high school years and preparing to enter college.

Margaret Swedish tells Janet Frey about her time in South America and life as an activist.

Pete Shimazaki Doktor (53) speaks to his brother Stephen Doktor [no age given] about his decision to enlist in the military. Pete reflects on the misinformation that led to him enlisting right after high school and explains how his military...

Connie Evans (48) interviews coworker Dr. Paul Nussbaum (62) about his parents’ immigration from Poland, growing up Orthodox Jewish in Brooklyn, becoming a doctor, and raising a family.

Houston Dougharty (61) interviews his brother Phil Dougharty (72) about their upbringing in New Mexico, growing up in the Southern Baptist Church, and Phil's experience coming out as gay at the age of 36.

Spouses Dayo Ayodele [no age given] and Donna Kovaleski [no age given] discuss their upbringings, the importance of celebrating cultural diversity, and the evolution of Global Lounge.

One Small Step conversation partners and fellow University of Vermont students Alexandra "Alex" Amsden (19) and Bethany Connor (23) discuss the justice system, immigration, minimum wage and religion. They also discuss both loving music, and Taylor Swift!

Erica Martinez pays tribute to her mother who died two days after she gave birth to Erica.

Friends Howard Hinterthuer (75) and Lynn Ratzmann (58) talk about Howard's life and love of music.

Colleagues Vivian Garcia (31) and Jasmine Garcha (28) discuss their experiences with death, palliative care, and their role as doctors in helping families when a loved one is sick.

Good friends Maureen Mead (54) and Jennifer Stubbs (52) trade memories from their early twenties spent in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Friends Mark Alvarado (59) and Rus Bradburd (63) talk about Basketball in the Barrio. They also talk about El Paso, Texas, and the connection between art and basketball.

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

Daniel (29) talks to his wife Christina (28) about his time in the service and being away from each other during his deployment.

Terri Thornton (65) interviews her husband, Alan Thornton (69), who has been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease. Terri, herself, has been diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. Together they talk about their bond, their hope for the...

Tony told the story of the time he went to California for a concert without telling anyone.

Janet Cobbett (90) interviews her friend, Ginny Holahan (90), about her childhood, family, community involvement, and friendship.

Friends Adolph "Ado" Davis (33) and Reneka Moore (32) discuss their careers in entertainment, their shared hometown of Franklin, Louisiana, and express gratitude and hopes for the future.

Robert Markwardt (29) interviewed his mother, Susan Ann Markwardt (71), about attending Woodstock.

Jack Perry (51) shares a conversation with his father, Whit Perry (80), about a trip around the world that Whit took when he was younger and about how that trip changed him.

Roger Martinez (61) has a conversation with his mother, Cuquita Martinez (96), about her life experiences, her book, her love for God and music, and her relationship with her husband, Arsenio Orlando Martinez. They also talk about family, support, and...

Dot Jackson (65) talks about her life, legacy, and the way she wants to be remembered with her daughter Kelly Underwood (45).

One Small Step partners Jerry Gutierrez (50) and Keith Reese (64) discuss political awareness, mass incarceration, and the COVID-19 pandemic.