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we talked about his future and his goals of how he will get his money. Then what he is gonna do with his money.

i’m summer, 17 years old and interviewed my parents about their childhood, marriage, and rasing of me

Chandra Brown (50) and her husband Leonard Stewart Jr. (46) share their love story, the twists of fate that brought the two of them together, and both of their involvement as advocates for their community.

Bill Warren talks about how lucky he was to grow up near his grandparents on their farm in Texas in the 1930s.

Spouses Heidi Gygax Garland (58) and Erik Gygax Garland (56) relay the story of Dungeons & Dragons, from its creation by her father, Gary Gygax, to its Gen Con and Gary Con resurgence, as well as Gary Gygax's lasting legacy...

One Small Step partners Anna Isler (23) and Susan "Sue" Kurzman (68) discuss living in Richmond, volunteering at animal shelters, and how they define patriotism.

Spouses Josie Henningfeld (39), a dancer, and Ron Henningfeld (41), a cheesemaker, share their story of meeting, marrying, and starting a successful cheesemaking business in Wisconsin.

Joaeph "Joe" Garcia (82) and Jace Freyman (36) talk about their family histories, how they came to their vocations, their economic and socio-political fears and hopes for the country, and the importance of connecting with others.

Friends Dave Harman (80) and Tom Busse (80) recount their 65+ year friendship spanning military school, the Air Force, the Navy, the Vietnam War, marriages, families, and other life experiences.

Stepmother and stepson Tobi Hanna-Davies (76) and Justin Davies (52) talk about their shared experiences with Micronesia and their mutual desire to educate the United States about different cultures.

Friends John McGrath (83) and Cynthia Aki [no age given] recall John being a prisoner of war in Hanoi, Vietnam, for six years and Cynthia’s service in the military.

In this interview you will hear a story of what it was for Art growing up in a Black Mexican family and neighborhood and what it was like walking through different trials and triumphs during the duration of his debate...

William Thompson (41) talks with his friend and neighbor Pamela Commorato (59) about her career as a professional wrestler.

Niece interviews her Aunt about her birth country Venezuela and about “the melting pot” in Venezuela and in the US, and her gratefulness for this country (US).

Friends Joyce Richmond (83) and Jerry DeWitt [no age given] talk about Jerry's decades of military service, Joyce's experience being a Gold Star Mother, and their shared commitment to volunteerism.

William "Bill" Hinderer (78) talks to StoryCorps facilitator Jeb Backe (26) about serving in the Army during the Vietnam War. He reflects on enlisting, going through officer training school, and reuniting with his wife in Hawaii.

Eduardo Cua Jr (49) discusses the misconceptions and ideas of Hawaii from the perspective of someone who lived on both the U.S. Mainland as well as in Hawaii.

Darya Peters talks with her mother Natasha Peters about her perspective on changes in Hawaii.

negative and positive changes on the west side of Oahu over the years and how its affected its residents.

Lemuel Earl (83) is interviewed by his son Bryan Earl (59) and grandson Micah Earl (20) about his childhood, military service, and parenthood.

Tami Owen (49) interviews her uncle Robert Maddock (89) about his life growing up in a military family, his service in the United States Marines Corps, his work, and his two marriages.

Susan Metcalf (69) interviews her friend, Erin Lord (26), about her time in the U.S. Air Force.

interviewed my older brother (20) Isaiah Bowman, we talked about how he’s a father and some of the struggles in his life. We also talked about happy memories and family.

Marion, age 95, talks about her life growing up in Sugarhouse, her family, and favorite memories.

Husband and wife Robert "Bob" Sherrill (70) and Jannis "Jann" Schilling Sherrill (68) talk about their experience as a military couple and reflect on the many places that they have lived over the years.