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One Small Step conversation partners Adina Desaulniers (64) and Bill Schubart (76) talked about their upbringings, specifically the impact their grandmothers had on them. They also discussed education, religion and social media.

Aayam Bastola interviews his mother Anjoo Pokharel, a former journalist, about the differences in news from Nepal to that in America. She delves into topics like revolts, western culture, and thirst for knowledge as she describes her point of view...

Adam Briggle talks about his participation in Frack Free Denton, when state legislation and corporations overturned local law, and his professional opinions on national environmental policy.

[Recorded Thursday, June 14, 2022] Sandra Lewis (72) and Andy DeStephano (45) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Sandra touches on how her experience as a "child of the civil rights movement" has informed her political identity....

One Small Step conversation partners Anne Cochran (62) and Polly Carr (50) talk about their political values, children, and issues in Alaska.

A son, born in Africa to American parents who had been in the Peace Corps, recount stories of a childhood in Africa, and life in a multiracial family.

PennsylvanianLieutenant governor John Fetterman discusses his adult-use cannabis legalization tour.

[Recorded Thursday, November 11, 2021] Meg (54) and Yijing (21) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. They discuss cross-cultural perspectives on American democracy, parent-child relationships, and their shared interest in traveling to other countries.

One Small Step conversation partners Carol Giovacchini (68) and Deanna Calvin (49) talk about the evolution of their political views and the importance of learning about other perspectives.

One Small Step conversation partners Joe Marra (57) and Landon Reid (50) talk about how important their parents were to their development, the joys of both having a 5 year old and how to make some politics a win-win situation.

Roger sits down with a member of EZRA’s Social Action Team to discuss financial crisis and equitable access to mental health care.

Friends and colleagues Rukiya Lee (45) and Junior Duplessis (23) talk to each other about the people and places that have informed their politics, their hopes for New York City, and what they think about democracy in the United States.

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...

Manuela Velasquez (23) interviews Robert "Bob" Holmes (77) about his career, his work with homeless individuals, and the personal impact his work has had on him.

Rosa Rio, 106, is interviewed by her friend, Tara Schroeder, 45.

Silvina Sironi (47) describes growing up in Argentina during the 70's and 80's, as well as her experience with government and democracy both in Argentina and the United States. She is interviewed by her son, Johann Grothues (15).

One Small Step conversation partners Jamal [No Name Given] (33) and Jamie Hadwin (35) discuss education, capitalism, and funding for public services. They also learn some similarities between their fathers.

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American democracy

One Small Step conversation partners Christen Brouillette (24) and Gretchen Moirtensen (67) have a conversation about family acceptance of coming out, abortion, civil rights issues, and government assistance.

One Small Step conversation partners Carroll "Reid" Hopkins (59) and MA Schaub (54) discuss the loss of their parents, the affect of the news media, their conscious choices to move away from this overt influence and their changing beliefs.

Catherine (87) tells Pat (53) about her jobs over the years.

Judith "Judy" Bentley (63) and One Small Step partner Laura Mayo (68) relate over their frustrations with US institutions and the polarization of US politics.

Privacy and social distancing laws

One Small Step conversation partners Audrey Smith (65) and Annie Zannetti (56) talk about how their views are received in their respective communities, and how to confront people who express hurtful views. Audrey discusses her work advocating for POC and...