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Lawrence "Anton" Seals (46) speaks with his friend and colleague Jacob Campbell (44) about the changes they've undergone in 2020 during the pandemic, racial justice, and how they're looking toward the future.

Edgar Ramirez (50) habla con su colega Olga Rentería (49) compartiendo sobre su familia, cómo se vino de Oaxaca a los Estados Unidos, y cómo empezó Philatinos, una estación de radio en Español en Philadelphia. [Edgar Ramirez (50) speaks with...

Stephanie Webb (38) speaks with her friend and coworker Nichole McCaffrey (43) about their lives and their work at Doernbecher Children's Hospital.

Lucy Tompkins, MD and Sasha Madison, MPH exchange stories about working in epidemiology and bringing research to the bedside from the HIV epidemic to COVID-19.

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.

Colleagues Richard Mussler-Wright (56) and Jane Zink (56) share a conversation about their children’s experiences in preschool, the importance of accessible childcare, and their work in early childhood education.

One Small Step conversation partners Adam Grelinger (31) and Matthew "Matt" Lehman Wiens (31) discuss how their religious backgrounds have shaped their lives and political views. Adam discusses being a Catholic priest and Matt shares how his Mennonite background informs...

One Small Step conversation partners Paul Betancourt (61) and Amanda "Mandy" Breuer (44) discuss agriculture, their shared love and respect for the environment and the role of state and federal government in taking action towards climate change.

Mother Monica Foderingham (60) interviews her daughter Jordan Brown (22) about her college experiences at Georgetown University, her challenges while studying there, and her recent graduation and plans for the future.

Erin Buitendorp (37) speaks with her sisters Shawn Buitendorp (30) and Claire Buitendorp (30) about their experiences growing up as twins and competing together on the reality show Project Runway. They also speak about success, fame and expectations and the...

One Small Step partners Vicki Ronn (63) and Steven Carey (33) have a conversation comparing their perspectives on gun control. They find they both come from families with very conservative views and they both share some libertarian views.

Jorge Valdivia (46) and his sister Jessica Valdivia (40) honor the memory of their older brother Mauricio Valdivia who died in Chicago of COVID-19. They reminisce about their favorite memories growing up with someone full of life who "went out...

One Small Step conversation partners P "Scott" Dyvad (55) and David Ginsborg (54) discuss belief in government and media, being involved in their communities, and current political issues, such as the January 6th Capitol riot and the Defund the Police...

One Small Step conversation partners Caren Stelson (69) and Kenneth "Ken" Steen (53) share some of their background, discuss their experience as grandparents, talk about their earliest political memories, and reflect on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spouses Mark (65) and Cynthia Lorenzoni (62) talk about the dark moments in life that led them to each other. They reflect on how they use their past experiences to encourage those around them and talk about the running business...

Jessie Wagnon (33) interviews her grandmother Agnes Dauncey (82) about growing up in White Bluffs, WA, a community that would later be displaced in order to build a secret government project called the Hanford projects.

Siblings Lesia Daniel-Hollingshead (52) and Walter Daniel (48) talk about taking over their family's skating rink and child care center, share what they learned from their parents, and reflect on the impact of COVID-19 on their business and community.

Dr. Mohammad Al-Shroof [no age given] is interviewed by his friend and colleague Soumaya Khalifa [no age given] about his life as a physician during the COVID-19 pandemic, his migration journey from Jordan to the U.S., his professional achievements, and...

Janet Schlicht (71) and her sister Marjorie Kemp (69) recall what it was like growing up in the 1950s in a family that moved around every 2-3 years. The sisters share memories of some favorite times growing up, especially while...

Soo Lon Moy (70) speaks with her friend and colleague Ben Lau (62) about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the Chinese American Museum of Chicago, their lives, and the Chinese community in Chicago.

Laura Barret (35) and Janet Velenovsky (62) sit down for a conversation about the political divide within the United States and their childhoods.

Friends and colleagues Jennifer Rackliff (38) and Priscilla Acosta (33) discuss how their lives have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and also talk about how tribal communities and the Cherokee Nation in particular have managed child care during the...

Roommates Madison Hill (23), Joshua Micucci-D'amato (27), and Samie Jo Johnson (27) talk about wearing many different hats as artists. They also discuss what resilience means to them, how systemic racism has risen to the forefront of their conversations this...

Colleagues Leah Moore (40) and Roshanna Beard (33) talk about their experiences and journeys as educators. They discuss the importance of advocating for their students and families, and remember becoming PBS Kids Early Learning Champions.

Sonya Anne Begay (63) is interviewed by her granddaughter Kayle Nanah Eppele (19) about how her family came together, her worries about her family in the Navajo reservation, and the lack of resources for underserved communities and elders.