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Blaine Ross relates his story of the Berlin Wall coming down to librarian Jenny Chamberlain

Chatting with my dad about life as a young person, jobs, and voting.

We talked about my Dad’s experiences coming to America and living here as a green card holder and then later as a naturalized citizen. We also spoke about his relationship with my mother.

In this interview, conducted on November 5, 2021 in Orange, California, Yesenia Portillo (19) Interviews her mother (47) about mother growing up. Maria reminisces about her childhood stories. Maria describes what it was like to fall in love with the...

[Recorded: Wednesday, January 18, 2023] Jim (72) and Cathy (67) sit down to record a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Jim discusses fox-hunting, his experience losing his wife, and his reasons for identifying as an Independent. Cathy talks...

[Recorded Thursday, November 11, 2021] Rich (33) and Brook (44) recorded a One Small Step conversation together in Charlottesville, Virginia. They discussed democratic participation, voting, gerrymandering, the US economy, and the differences between political parties at the national and local...

Isabelle Haahr interviews her mother (Kristina Haahr) about her life and experiences. Kristina talks about the lessons she has learned in life, and from her family. As well as some of the most important memories in her life. Finally some...

We talked about how she feels about politics and her first time voting, what my dad was like, and her childhood memories.

An American Soldier shares his story of Germany before and after the Berlin Wall fell

Middle school teacher and I talk about narratives and the importance of independence, responsibility, challenging yourself and voting.

I talk with my father about his memories involving many major world events that occurred during his youth. I also ask him about how his childhood differed from that of mine.

Gregory Whitworth-Neufeld, 14, from Indianapolis, IN, interviews his mom, the Rev Julia Whitworth, about Civic Engagement.

Experiences while serving in the United States Military during last days of the Cold War era and the first days conflict in the Middle East.

We talked about the significance of the wall coming down.

I interviewed my grandfather about his experiences with voting. I asked him questions about previous elections and how he decides on a candidate to vote for.

Barbara Hester Kurtz (87) talks with her granddaughter Susan Scott Peterson (39) about her mother's sister, Mildred Scott, who died several days before this interview. Mildred grew up on a farm in Mississippi and was the last of seven siblings...

[Recorded: Friday, September 15, 2023] Jacob Saul (19) from Bristow, VA, and Kate-Lin Ly (19) from Northern Virginia participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Jacob shares how...

Van went on a 10 week trip traveling Europe and ended up in Berlin when the wall was built

Is it someone’s duty to vote?

[Recorded: Monday, September 18th] Riley LeBon (19) from Fairfax, Virginia and Evelyn Dickey (19) from Massachusetts participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Evelyn shares about her work...

Glenda Bustillos age 23 interviewed Jenna Muñoz age 20, head of the voter engagement project with the Center for Community Engagement

Dr. Llewellyn Cornelius & Clinton Gyimah (UGA) interview Cadence about environmental justice in the City of Darien and impacts on the community.

One of the major barriers to voting is apathy. Apathy is the lack of interest, enthusiasm, and concern for something. In this podcast, we explore the reasons why people feel apathetic towards the voting process.

In this interview, conducted in December 2017 at Sebastopol Regional Library, Trevyn(17) interviews Nancy Unger(65) about her life. She talks about her childhood, school life, Vietnam protests, voting tips, and her career as a gerontologist.

Discussing how Y2K led to immigration