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Maureen Mahoney, 70, was interviewed by her daughter, Tracey Merritt, 44, about growing up in New York City.

Amy talks with her mother, Dolly, about growing up on a farm in North Dakota.

5 of 11 great grandchildren asked their 104 year old great grandmother about her marriage and her political views and retrospective look at life.

Vernell talks to her granddaughter about her childhood, early adult life, travels to West Africa and advice on family life. Her parents were strict and also sacrificed so their children could attend a private Methodist school. The school was attended...

Donna Lancaster, 78, is interviewed by friend Mindy Reed, 54. Dorothy was born without knee or hip joints and speaks about how her parents raised her to make her own choices and how she overcame the challenges she face in...

Bill HInes, 66, interviews his mother-in-law Charlee Kambert, 87, about her life, writing and the plays she wrote and performed around the country.

Augustus S Feather Jr (99) talks with his daughter Bette DeGraw (64) about his childhood, work, and meeting his wife Margarette.

Mary McCarthy interviews her mother, Virginia McCarthy.

Spouses Nancy Sills, (67) and Jim Sills (67), sit down to preserve some memories for their children and their grandchildren. They describe the strong communities they each grew up in, share their favorite stories about various family members, and reflect...

Marie tells her daughter Rachel about her parents and their strength and dedication serving their country and raising a family

Sarah Blackburn (55) speaks with her mother, Carole Blackburn (85), about growing up in Memphis during World War II, how Carole's faith influenced her political views, the Memphis Sanitation Strike and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Carole's community organizing.

One Small Step conversation partners Ben Himmelfarb (32) and Michael "Mike" Mailey (36) discuss how their upbringings shaped their political convictions and their hopes for collective healing.

Former United States Senator Bob Corker [no age given] and Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Chattanooga Joda Thongnopnua [no age given] discuss the difficulties of partisan politics and the importance of uniting as a country.

James Leedy (79) talks to his daughter Stephanie Leedy (50) about James’ life as an artist and art instructor.

Mike and Karen Breton are interviewed by their son Kris Breton about living abroad in Iran and Brazil, having children,their marriage and moving to Arkansas.

[Recorded: September 29, 2022] Jered (20) and Reese (18) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Jered is an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia. He loves to delve into fiscal policy and foreign affairs topics, an...

One Small Step partners Linda Lewis (62) and Janes Vines (32) discuss their political beliefs, experiences with military PTSD, and media literacy.

Michael Doyle, 39, tells StoryCorps facilitator Virginia Lora, 24, about his experience on September 11, 2001, the impact that the terrorists attacks on that day had on him, and his decision to leave his hometown of New York for Chicago.

Oncologist Cynthia Anderson (48) talks to her father Rick Khona (80) about how different political views have changed their relationship.

Theresa Laffey (59) and her brother-in-law Keith Kondrich (47) remember Theresa’s mother Alice Laffey, who passed away from cancer two years ago. The two talk about Alice’s incredible strength, her warmth, her infections smile, and the lessons she taught her...

One Small Step partners, Emily Rushing (70) and Fred Bennett (76) discuss the changing landscape of news, media literacy, social issues, and being Christians who value diversity and racial reconciliation.

Charles tells his daughter, Melissa, and grandson, Kyle, about growing up in Virginia, the many cars he owned, and his experience in the Air Corps

Larry tells Martha about his family and the impact his father and uncle had on his life.

Nephew interviews aunt about her life growing up in the Ozarks and in Nebraska as well as family stories.