A Winter Swim in Lake Michigan
November 29, 2018 App Interview

Jon Uzel interviews his father, Paul Uzel - July 4th 2018 This is an account of how Paul managed to end up in Lake Michigan in the winter when he was still a college student.

Swimming a mile w no guard

My mother swam out to the half mile marker in Lake Michigan by herself at 13 years old.

Conversation with Great Grandma About Her Childhood

My Great Grandma Bernadine sheds light on what her childhood was like. She tells a story that could have ended very dangerously but resulted in her finding the love of her life.

Jack Jones saved a life

Jack Jones (Big Jack) was just ordinary kid from Memphis, TN, when a normal day took terrifying turn that caused him to take action and save a life. He saved his friend’s life and was awarded for his bravery. His...

Outer Banks

Friend tried to heroically save people caught up in riptide. Had to save friend when he became victim.

"After the first year, it got easier to sell." – Bill Thistlethwaite on creating the Meltdown Ice Festival in Richmond, IN

Bill and Alison talk about why the Meltdown Ice Festival is special, what makes it different, and how the visiting carvers embrace this small Midwestern town in the dead of winter.

Dwight and Hailey discuss preparing for the climate emergency

Dwight Elders talks with his daughter, Hailey Elders, about investment and carbon neutrality in the context of A2Zero and being part of a neighborhood near Lake Michigan. They discuss what it means to truly value Lake Michigan and how Dwight's...

Practice with partner

Jillian almost killed her sister with ice and rocks, and fells being nice ins important.

What don't we know about Trump's family separation policy?

In the Fall of 2017 -- about seven months before it was widely reported by the media -- a quiet pilot program began in El Paso to separate 'older' children from their parents at the Border. Once it became public,...

The Impact of Animals

I interviewed Ms. Jennifer McCoy, an art teacher at East High School, on February 13th, 2018. We talked about the dogs she has rescued and how they’ve had an impact on her. The purpose of this interview was to support...

The Bunny Lady

I am Veyana Bulanova-Beaver, and I was interviewing my mother, Lana Bulanova. We had discussed about her funny bunny story; how it all began to where she is now.

Interview with Lynda Edwards

An interview with the owner of an animal rescue by one of her volunteers where different topics are discussed.

Napoli airplane crash 1952

My Dad's recollection of the Napoli plane crash that was written about in the book "Hang On and Fly", about the crashes that changed airplane regulations.

Isabel interviewing wildaliz about her childhood

We basically talked about her life as a kid, everything from her happiest moments to the saddest ones.