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One Small Step conversation partners Scott Benolken (54) and Steve Fernlund (68) talk about freedom of speech, healthcare, and the importance of contributing to your community.

One Small Step Conversation partners Joleen Webb (63) and Justin Richardson (31) talk about values they had growing up, the significance of Election Day, how Jesus would have been a Democrat, trickle-down economics, and growing up in a different time...

Catherine "Kate" Scheidt (40) interviews her brother Patrick Zeuschner (36) about his service in the Army including his two deployments, and raising a daughter.

One Small Step conversation partners Jane Holwerda (60) Noor Kheryl (38) discuss the immigrant journey, Somalian culture and political situation, democracy, their families and their hopes for the future.

One Small Step conversation partners Janalynn Villasenor (38) and Jeffery Puente (30) talk about parenthood, their families' influence on their politics, and their shared desire to see communities and neighborhoods more connected.

Tom (73) and Mary Ellen (72) recount the adventures they've had over the past 54 years of marriage.

One Small Step conversation partners and siblings Nancy Harness (66) and Eric Keller (57) talk about growing up in the same household at different time periods and how that shaped their differing world views. They also discussed the Covid vaccine,...

One Small Step conversation partners Mary Dumars (48) and Celeste Tanner (74) discuss their backgrounds and political values around topics, including police reform.

Former coworkers Geri Schirmer [no age given] and Craige Dreilinger [no age given] worked on the board of directors at Innisfree Village they reflect on the work they have done together as well as their own personal ties to helping...

Tammam "Tom" Abouassaf (53) talks with his daughter Amal Abouassaf (21) about immigrating to the United States, his experience of culture shock, and what he is most proud of in his life.

StoryCorps Facilitator Kiplyn Primus [no age given] talks with sisters Patricia Walker Bearden [no age given] and Yolanda Walker Simmons (67) about their family's connection to the Atlanta Race Massacre of 1906.

Husband and wife Stanley "Stan" Collins (69) and Mary Herzogenrath [no age given] reminisce and share the timeline of their love story. They also talk about faith and family.

Ryan Johnson (39) interviews his parents, Berta Johnson (65) and Michael Johnson (67), about their courtship and marriage.

Carol Schindelar [no age given] interviewed Larry Kundert (71) about growing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm and about his life since.

Deborah Davidson (68) sits down with her friend Patricia Thomas Ivery (63) to ask about Patricia's childhood, the wisdom that she has gained throughout her life, and the dreams that she still hopes to achieve.

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...

Paul Rainbird [no age given] shares memories from his life in San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, with new friend and fellow activist, Daniel Enger (56). A main topic of the conversation is how the U.S. Government's relocation programs have impacted...

John Kopp (82) has a conversation with his wife, Coletta Kopp (82), about growing up, raising a family, and working as a jeweler.

One Small Step partners Edna Centola (70) and Cynthia Hardi [no age given] talk about their careers, politics, and the changes in their respective cities.

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

Married couple Joseph Galante (77) and Patricia Galante (73) reminisce their childhoods in Italy, and how they met in America.

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...

Bernadette Wilson (57) speaks with her daughter, Vanessa Lindley (38) about their favorite memories, stories, and people.

One Small Step partners Steve Montgomery (53) and Joan Pasiuk (69) have a conversation about their commonalities as individuals and how their religious beliefs impact their political ideologies.

Longtime friends Melanie Kemper [no age given] and Mary Liedel [no age given] share stories of volunteering at the Mass vaccination sites together and other moments in their friendship.