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One Small Step conversation partners Carmaine Ternes (62) and Tom Phillips (65) share their political values, such as education and tolerance, as well as their work in their communities.

One Small Step conversation partners Carol Odinzoff (66) and Pamela Bergmann (69) discuss their relationship to Alaska, their political beliefs and their concerns for the future.

University of Montana College Republicans Vice-President Jack Meyer and self-described liberal Ashli Jaschke sit down to talk about how they were raised and what they believe.

One Small Step partners Doug Lyon (58) and David Burke (52) discuss the merits of liberal and conservative approaches to different issues and share stories of how their backgrounds have shaped their beliefs.

One Small Step partners Lisa Lester (48) and Michelle Smith (57) discuss their backgrounds and differences religious and political views, but also find commonality on education, empowering women, and always wanting to respect others and embrace them as they present...

One Small Step conversation participants Eve Rea-Cork (65) and Bonnie Diddle (65) discuss their parents impacts on their lives, agendas in the media, and times when politicians compromised.

One Small Step partners July Allen (44) and Wil Bruner (67) discuss their ideological changes over time regarding religions and politics.

One Small Step partners Virginia "Gini" Archer (52) and Michael Cochran (43) discuss corporations' heavy involvement in the government, address issues in the current education system, and connect as parents learning important lessons as they go.

One Small Step partners Jim Candelaria (62) and Armida Huerta (56) share a conversation about their family histories and the roots of their political beliefs.

One Small Step conversation partners Bonnie Wahiba (67) and Trish Davis (64) talk about their views on big issues like abortion, death penalty and Donald Trump. Trish recently changed her political party. Bonnie shares a story about being disowned by...

One Small Step conversation partners Beth Ankerholz (70) and Jeffrey Valdez (64) reflect upon arriving at a similar place in their lives, despite having taken very different paths. They discuss their changing political views, changing religious views, connection to nature...

One Small Step conversation partners Jason Wood (43) and Tracy Roe (58) have a conversation about their backgrounds, political views, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and abortion. They find value in respectfully discussing differing perspectives.

One Small Step partners Tom Compton (80) and Liv MacKenzie (50) talk about their differing beliefs on gun control, their shared interests, and their shared belief that politicians should focus more on understanding one another.

Sunny Wong (40) and Justin (32) discuss their backgrounds, families, jobs, and living situations. Sunny recently moved from Hong Kong to New York, where he works in archives, while Justin lives in Atlanta with his wife, daughter, and foster dogs.

One Small Step conversation partners Jerrold Simmons (43) and Leslie Vaughn (56), spend an hour discussing their political perspectives, their outlook on parenting and their shared love of being America.

One Small Step conversation partners Thia Embers (59) and Alexander "Alex" Koch (39) talk about the shared experiences of alcoholism, switching political parties and feeling "marooned," and the importance of local community.

Colleen McGuigan interviews her father John Marson about his youth, his interest in politics, and his recent illnesses.

One Small Step conversation partners Ryan McKee (34) and Evan Fried (31) talk about their political beliefs, issues with politically similar people, and how the country can move forward less divided.

One Small Step conversation partners Adriana [No Name Given] and Renee [No Name Given] discuss political parties, family and their upbringing.