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Edward "Ed" Strabel (78) is interviewed by his wife, Glynn Strabel (71), particularly surrounding his service in the Vietnam War.

Yolanda Lakes (50) sits down with her father, Raymond "Ray" Lakes (72), to ask about his upbringing in Columbus, GA and the world events, as well as personal experiences, that have shaped his current worldview.

One Small Step conversation partners Joann Keyton (70) and Charles "Charley" Mullin [no age given] talk about trauma, war, and Dalmatians.

Husband and wife, Thaddeus Shakoor (79) and Beheejah Shakoor (80), talk about when they first met and reflect on their relationship over the years.

Jacquelyn Stokes (65) and her son Quenton Stokes-Brown (25) discuss the members of their family who have served in the military: Dr. Lewis Wright Jr, Thomas Elder Stokes, Charles “Sonny” Couch, Wadesworth Brown Jr, and Jasen Wadesworth Brown.

One Small Step partners Patrick Butler (71) and Nancy Duling (60) discuss Patrick's military service during the Vietnam War and their reluctance to express their political views in the current divisive climate.

George Jamison (73) shares stories of his time serving in the Vietnam War with his son Derek Jamison (48) and his grandson Shane Austin (23). George also discusses the importance and impact of being recognized and thanked for his service.

Fred Jaross (73) shares his Vietnam War experiences with his daughter Stephanie Jaross (39), who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

One Small Step conversation partners Christopher Nisch (36) and Linda Collins (74) talk about the need for compromise in government, the importance of putting themselves in another person’s shoes, and how the current political divides and anger in 2021 compare...

Robert Markwardt (29) interviewed his mother, Susan Ann Markwardt (71), about attending Woodstock.

One Small Step partners Lynn Hurley (55) and Robert Davis (62) reflect on their upbringings and how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted them and other Americans.

Kenyatta Bakeer (50) interviews her father, Donald Bakeer (77), about meeting and falling in love with her mother, his work organizing for Black liberation, and his writing.

Jacob Werkheiser (36) interviews his father, Jim Werkheiser (64) about his life, childhood memories, sibling relationships and growing up on a farm.

One Small Step partners Maria Kane (42) and Geoffrey Walker (76) have a conversation about racial discrimination, community outreach, and military service.

Rudy Cortez (72) and his sister Alice Cortez (69) remember when Rudy served in Vietnam, remember his commissioning ceremony, and also remember their father, who served in World War II. They also talk about how the family dealt with Rudy...

One Small Step partners, Sundra Flansburg (63) and Robin Bumbera (60), share about their experience as mothers, what they find important, and how visiting Central American and Caribbean countries have shaped their views about politics and poverty.

One Small Step conversation partners Joyce Hann (65) and Emmy [No Name Given] (39) talk about growing up in small towns, business regulation, and the merits and challenges within intentionally connecting with people with whom you disagree.

One Small Step partners George Dow (66) and Mahdee Abdullah (56) discuss their families, their faith, and their hopes for their children and grandchildren.

Kim Virant (55) interviews her father, Richard Virant [no age given], about his time in the Air Force and about his travels.

Bruce Moore (73) tells his wife Janice Chapman (74) about his upbringing as well as his experience being drafted and serving in the War in Vietnam; a war that he felt was unjust.

Amber Norkett (46) interviews her father, Edward Norkett (75), about his childhood, music, parenting, and jobs.

Aimee Do (53) and her father, Nho Do [no age given], interviews her friend Charles "Chuck" Emberger (88) about his involvement in evacuating her family from Saigon during the Vietnam War.

Leslie Gordon (57) interviews her father, Henry "Jack" Gordon (84) about his upbringing in a military family and his service in the United States Army.

One Small Step conversation partners Peggy Davis (71) and Richard Nordstrom (88) talk about the evolution of their political beliefs, and the historic moments they lived through that helped shaped them.

Geoffrey Farris (33) speaks with his father, George Farris (73), about his life growing up in Ohio and California.