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Tamara Huff (39) interviews her mother, Lula Lunsford Huff (72), about growing up in segregated Columbus, Georgia in a close family with nine siblings with loving parents that taught them the value of education, business and a strong work ethic.

Sheila Smith is interviewed by her daughter, Dana White about her ex husband, Damon White, his death, and being a single parent and raising two.

One Small Step conversation partners Scott Mathis (78) and Laura [No Name Given] (45) talk about the meaning of conservative and liberal, and explore life histories.

One Small Step conversation partners Suzanne "Sue" Aubrey (66) and Kymberly "Kym" Dakin (66) talk about their families, writing books, health and healthcare, and how their own Democrat side of the aisle frustrates them.

Lynette D. Bates (47) talks with her brother Larnell Bates, Jr. (51) about family, parenting and good teachers.

One Small Step conversation partners Rev. Grace Burton-Edwards (56) and Rabbi Laurence "Larry" Schlesinger (72) have a conversation about Israel, religion, and fostering connection between religions.

Charis Hooper (44) shares a conversation with her friend, and her grandfather’s friend, George Beatty (82). George talks about Charis’s grandfather’s early life, his importance to the community, and his time in the Korean War.

Emma Bentley Ruzicka (34), interviews her grandfather Dr. John Bentley (86) about his time in the Navy, how he met his wife, becoming a doctor, and the experiences that followed him from state to state.

Brothers Michael Warfield (56) and Thomas Warfield (59) talk about growing up together, their family dynamic, and lessons they learned from their parents. Thomas reflects on finding out about his adoption in his 30s, and Michael talks about his experience...

One Small Step partners Julie [No Name Given] (56) and Lisa Behrends (53) talk about the political divide, echo chambers, moving a lot as children, the differences between the U.S. and other places, and the church and capitalism.

One Small Step Partners Jane McKenna (76) and Carmen Brown (48) connect over a desire to not put people in boxes and discuss how their views have shifted over time.

Mary Ann and Jonathan reflect on the 2008 election results, their father/husband and race in the United States.

One Small Step conversation partners Roxann Lynn (52) and Trish [No name given] (46) talk about faith, raising children, public schools, the sacredness of life, and having to pick a party.

Willie "Will" Johnson (46) interviews his friend and patron Flo Valentine (77) about her childhood in One-Spot, Maryland, her parents, her siblings, and what she wanted to be when she grew up.

Cynthia Cain [no age given] has a conversation with her brother Amensab B'ne Ra (69) about growing up in a large family in Chicago, IL, his new life after serving a wrongful conviction for 46 years, some of the experiences...

One Small Step conversation partners Ivonne Conover (49) and David Coal (64) talk about communism, capitalism, Christianity, family values, and the influence of our parents.

Vallie Jackson (87) speaks with her other children Katherin Spenser (74) and Julie Turner (61) about her life working for their family.

Robin [no name given] (73) speaks with her friend Bob Friedman (72) about the people who were the kindest to them, their dislike for politics, lying and unfairness, and the current political climate.

One Small Step conversation partners Tamara Moore (46) and Andrea Hulman-Watsjold (31) discuss their careers, political values, and what the biggest issues in Alaska are.

One Small Step partners Karen McNally [no age given] and Sonya Hughes (78) talk about their childhoods, careers, and political values.

One Small Step conversation partners Kerry Hutcherson (41) and May Robinson (32) discuss their childhood and how their political views were shaped.

One Small Step conversation partners Ron Marlett (72) and Chris Powell (49) both knew each other before being paired together. In their conversation they talk about their upbringings and about the political changes taking place in Oklahoma's legislature over the...

One Small Step conversation partners Luke Catlin (49) and Jaclyn McAnarney (35) talk about fearing what we don't know, the wisdom of being uncertain, patriarchy, being a true patriot, and "following the money."

One Small Step conversation partners Jill White (52) and Holly [No Name Give] (55) exchange their lived experiences and find many parallels. They relate as mothers over having children struggling on social media, considering online learning, and being independent thinkers.

Sisters Debra Brown (67) and Dorlis "Regine" Notto (64) share a conversation about the coronavirus pandemic, their childhoods, their parents, and their family.