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One Small Step conversation partners Bob Hamma (72) and Amber Smith (42) talk about working with immigrants for citizenship and counseling teens in schools.

Jean-Paul Genet (69) and his OSS conversation partner Naomi Benaron (67) share strong memories of their families' political and cultural backgrounds.

Salwa Nur Muhammad (32) and Anan Trandatir (32) reflect on their college experience and the work they have pursued afterwards during their Wellesley College 10th reunion.

Joanne Niessner (86) talks with her friend Kathy Walsh (77) about her family history and her husband's family, including immigration, military service, and connections with the Geneva Lakes area.

One Small Step partners Robbie Callahan (68) and William "Bill" Franklin (72) discuss becoming aware of the civil rights movement, how they became interested in politics, and having a "minority mindset."

Edward Salgian (64) and his son, Matthew Salgian (36) talk about Edward immigrating to New York for a better life from Romania, moving to Phoenix, and starting a life with Matthew's biological mother.

Friends and colleagues Lynne Boone (59) and Hilary Howarth (69) share stories about their families, childhoods, and travels.

Conor McGlade (27) speaks with his fiance Sarah Clark (28) about how they met during a study abroad program in New Zealand, started dating and eventually became engaged in Ireland.

Philip Azar (52) interviews his mother Gabrielle Azar-Levin (73) about her family and her life, particularly her younger years in Tehran, Iran.

Married couple, Fran Young (68) and Paul Young (72), recall stories and events that lead them to becoming international teachers, traveling to many countries, culture shocks, and navigating life in Springfield, Missouri after traveling abroad.

Judy Meyers (70) interviews her husband, James "Jim" Meyers (75), about his life growing up, joining the service ahead of being drafted, and about life in retirement.

One Small Step conversation partners Laurie Meininger (65) and Pete Montaño (68), talk about travel, family life, voting rights, gun control and gun ownership and the tension between individual freedom and personal responsibility.

Mike Suba Sr (82) describes his paternal lineage to his son Mike Suba Jr (62).