Interviewing my mom

I interviewed my mom and she told me about her experiences in life.

My Fathers View on Government

My dad and I discuss his history and current view on government/politics.

Caroline Whitcomb talks with her grandmother, Connie Gilmer

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama, Caroline Whitcomb (17) interviews her grandmother Connie Gilmer about growing up in Birmingham. Connie shares her stories on living through the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War. She also...

” All You Got”

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Isabellah Griffin (16) interviews her Aunt Johnette Griffin ( age N/A) about her childhood growing up. Aunt Johnette shares her life growing up as a child without...

Karen Colton and Amy Smith

[Recorded Monday, February 21, 2022] Karen (58) and Amy (62) recorded a One Small Step conversation together in Charlottesville, Virginia. They discussed motherhood, military service, health, and media literacy.

Adel Masunda and Anibiko Koosa

[Recorded Monday, July 17, 2023] Adel (25) and Anibiko (30) have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville. Adel is from Zimbabwe with a background on Forensic Auditing and Accounting and enjoys empowering youth to engaging in politics. Anibiko is...

Bob Alpern interviewed by John Friedrich

John Friedrich (55) interviews his friend Bob Alpern (92) about his young adulthood in the years following WWII. He discusses living in Greenwich Village in New York City in the late 1940s and early 1950s, attending New York University, and...

Mary Rector will be talking about her life, family, events, and religion.

Mary was talking about the Great Depression and what a Depression baby is. She also told me a funny story when she had to take her Cello she rented all the way up 2 flights of stairs, then went in...

O’Connor Great Listen Assignment (part II)

My grandma and I talked about her childhood, her family, and about politics.

Who Said What?: Comparing American and Vietnamese Medias and Governments

American college student Annie Phan talks to her father, Dr. Chuong Phan, about the differences and similarities between Communist Vietnamese and Democratic American media. Dr. Phan shares his experiences of growing up during the Vietnam War and what his migration...

The Man, the Myth. Louis Magnanti (interviewed by Molly Cronin)

On his 85th birthday, I interviewed my grandfather about growing up and the people in his life. He’s not ever one to hold his tongue (haha) but I wanted to capture his memories for StoryCorps, since we’re usually cracking jokes...

Chris and Heather talk about government

My parents, Chris and Heather Mezzetta, told me about their experience with voting and participating in their government.

Great Thanksgiving Listen Interview with Krzysztof Szot

My dad discusses the struggles he faced coming to America in order to get a better life for himself and his future children. He also discusses the government and how it has it has influenced him and his time in...

Noah and Ron June

I am talking to my Grampa about his Mom and Dad. Then we speak on some regrets in his life.

The Great Thanksgiving interview with Russell Zanca

My father, professor Russell Zanca, provides refined and educated opinions about the American Government.

Gran’s Childhood

My Gran (Edna Fowler) talks about growing up on a farm in rural Alabama, where she lived with her parents, siblings, and maternal grandparents during the Great Depression.

Alienated homeless poverty

Homelessness shouldn't exist with the money that is going out to space exploration

AMST Final Interview

This story is all about my grandmother discussing her experience and thought on receiving her citizenship, and the U.S. Government. The interview also includes pieces of her past experience with the government in Mexico.