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Friends and colleagues John Graham (70) and Rhonda Van Pelt (65) talk about the role and importance of small-town newspapers and discuss how small-town newspapers have changed over time.

Challenges of being a quadriplegic

In recognition of Labor Day, Katherine Chon, Director of the Office on Trafficking in Persons at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Andy Hall, a Migrant Worker Rights Specialist, spoke about forced labor in Malaysia’s rubber glove...

My uncle and I talk about moving to the U.S., his career, and social issues, including immigration, medical coverage, and racism.

Sister Genevieve Shea discusses her experiences as a nun for 80 years, and how religious and lay people can respond to social issues facing us today.

Social and Plotical landscape of the USA. Opportunity and growth.

[Recorded Thursday, June 9, 2022] Close friends Holly Hatcher (47) and Joe Gieck (83) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Joe, having been raised in a salt of the earth community in Oklahoma, reflects on the value...

Cousins Billy Taing (44) and Jill Hanhong (36) discuss Billy's upbringing, the changes that led him to gang life and the crime that changed his life.

Lawrence and Luther chatted about their personal experiences and the work they do at iCampus and Accountability Lab Liberia

Friends, hermanas, and colleagues Naomi Lopez (46) and Jacqueline “Jax” Armendariz Unzueta (36) talk about the work they do in their community of Colorado Springs, particularly as founding members of the Latina Equity Foundation. The two also reflect on their...

One Small Step conversation partners Benita Conde (47) and John Marklin (67) exchange their lived experiences. They connect on the parallels in their seemingly disparate political journeys, voting as independents outside of parties that have disappointed them, and John shares...

One Small Step partners Wilbur "Ben" Cousins (66) and Laura King (63) sit down for a conversation about their desire for civil conversations, the pivotal differences between them like their views on abortion, and patriotism.

Listen as Jacob, 19, dives deep and gives listeners an insight on what his journey in baseball has been like from age 5 until now at the collegiate level.

In this interview, we discussed Sami’s reading history and how it’s affected his choice of literature today. We also discuss the effects reading has had on Sami’s thoughts, and some other insights stemming from literature.

When he’s not singing or serving as a church worship leader, Brandon Williams is performing in live shows and recording music. He’s working on his second album, “Rebel Heart,” with songs that address social issues. “It attempts to bring hope...

One Small Step Conversation Partners Dan Tuck (36) and Emily Busch (50) discuss accountability, firearms and mass shootings.

[Recorded Wednesday, February 28, 2024] UVA students Mary Margaret (20) from Dallas, TX, and Emma (19) from Fauquier County, VA recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Democracy and Public Service'. During this conversation, Emma and...

I interview my brother about his musical interest and how music influences his views on society

[Recorded Saturday, June 11, 2022] Laurie Howard Felton Col '92 and Tom Felton Col '92 reflect on political events during their time at UVA, progressive ideological leanings, and political party transitions they've observed over the course of the past several...

The discussion of our identities, experiences, and hopes.

Army Veteran, Sarah Crismon, discusses social issues that have been amplified during COVID-19. She talks economics, politics, and the hyper-polarization of our nation.

A discussion with my friend over socialization, parenting, and social issues.