San Francisco Native

This is a conversation between Freeman and his father John, recorded in Los Angeles on a visit from San Francisco.

a meaningful past

I talked with my grandmother about my mother as a child, how her childhood was like as a first generation immigrant from Greece in San Francisco, and he first impressions of my father.

50th Wedding Anniversary: Where it all began

My Persian grandfather and Scottish grandmother tell the story of how they met so many years ago. All 11 grandkids and our parents sat around a table in Napa listening to the story of how our family began.

"These are really big questions that right now no one could really answer." An interview with Kayla Iacovino

Kayla Iacovino's research seeks to better understand the inner workings of crustal volcanic systems; drawing inspiration from Star Trek, she strives to harness geochemical information to improve lives. In this interview Dr. Iacovino talks about the hurdles she has overcome,...

"The journey and who you're taking the journey with matters as much as the destination." An interview with Riley Duren.

Riley Duren is a Research Scientist at the University of Arizona and an Engineering Fellow at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. His current research focus is developing greenhouse gas monitoring systems to support decision-making about climate. Listen to Riley discuss why...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen-“you should always be content but never satisfied, because you should always want more”

I interviewed my mom Fiona, and she revealed some interesting (and maybe even disturbing) facts about my family, her step father who will always be her hero, and what she wants for me in the future.

The Almost Disaster

Social studies interview about memories.Theme:Each moment can be a learning experience.

On his own, from Hong Kong to America

I sit down with my maternal grandfather, Marcus Woo (Gung-Gung), to talk about coming to and growing up in America.

Dad and the San Francisco Earthqauek

I interviews my father, Rabbi Jacob Herber, on his experience with the San Francisco earthquake

Kathryn

One of the longest talks I've had with my sister in a while.

The Great Thanksgiving listen with John J. Barrett

A conversation about life between John Barrett (the third) and his grandson Jordan Barrett. This conversation covers the journey of life from the low struggles to the high accomplishments and fulfillment that this journey brings.

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Aliah Hall and Shareka Hall (Gregory)

Aliah Hall (35) and her sister Shareka Hall (29) remember their father, who passed away when Shareka was 13. They talk the influence of his death on their family, their young adulthoods, and their relationship with each other.

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Wilbur Kelley and Scott Finlay

Scott Stuart Finlay (65) asks his father-in-law Wilbur Robert [Bob] Kelley (98) about his time as an electrician in WWII and the Korean War, and his life post war.

1968a – Loren & Veneta Lesher

Loren (age 94) and Veneta (age 90) Lesher have been married over 70 years. They are sharing stories from each year of their lives together. This interview covers 1968.

"I love where life has taken me." An interview with Mamta Nagaraja.

Mamta Nagaraja started her career as an engineer but has adroitly transitioned into a position in science communications at NASA, where she strives to craft science into stories that will inspire others. Listen to Dr. Nagaraja discuss her path to...

"There is humor and wonderment in all these great people." An interview with James Garvin.

James Garvin is the Chief Scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Dr. Garvin has been at NASA for 35 years in a variety of roles and missions, and is well known for his incredible work in NASA's Mars explorational...

Interview With Tio Angel

The conversation covers the life and soccer career of Angel Vazquez.

"The opportunity to be part of this team to build something was really quite compelling." An Interview with Russanne Low.

Dr. Russanne Low works for the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, with much of her work centering on promoting citizen science. Listen to Dr. Low discuss the obstacles she's had to overcome, how the science community has changed for the...

Being gay in the 1950s and gay liberation

This interview covers Larry's first experiences in the gay world and his experiences in the 60's and 70's during gay liberation