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Brenda Mapp is interviewed by her daughter about her family, specifically her mother and how she raised Ashley.

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.

Linda interviews her mother Dolores about how she met her husband and at age 16 traveled to Mexico to find him again.

One Small Step partners Tami Fairweather (51) and David "Dave" Horning (68) discuss the formation of their political values, media, and propaganda.

Vanessa Lemus (23) and her One Small Step partner and roommate Nico Orisini (24) discuss the misconceptions and motivations of their political beliefs.

Jan Johnston (85) talks to daughter Jackie Johnston (44) about the day that Pearl Harbor was bombed and how life changed after that - she was 15 years old. She also remembers her Japanese friend Keiko who was taken away...

Friends Annie Stafford (72) and Michael Hentges (73) recall their time together at Innisfree Village and reflect on the lessons and values they gained from their experience.

One Small Step conversation partners Kerry Sack (72) and Jennifer "Jen" Wixson (67) talk about family histories and the people who were most influential to them. Jen describes a nuanced perspective of being "from away," and shares stories articulating personal/political...

Sisters Mary Rechner (55) and Jessica Rechner (53) discuss how migration or staying home has influenced their respective lives. They also discuss their artistic careers, starting families and potential regrets.

One Small Step partners JoAnn McCarthy (60) and Amy Mack (63) discuss teaching, the COVID-19 pandemic, and motherhood.

One Small Step partners Janet Hayes (64) and Karen Jordan (69) talk about the formation of their political opinions.

Three sisters interviewed by daughter/niece about growing up on a cattle ranch in south Texas as a Mexican-American family. Stories about their university educations, traditions, pranks, and life on the ranch.

Brenda Bafus-Williams interviews her mentor and colleague, Chuck Worley - who aside from being a very active conscientious objector to conscription since WWII, was also one of the founders for the Western Colorado Congress, a progressive non-profit dedicated to civic...

Lisa McGahey Veglahn, 46, interviews her mom Ann R. Smith, 85, about growing up during the Depression as a first generation Yugoslavian-American, and about what her mom is most proud of in her life.

Friends and Colleagues Stuart Carroll, 50, and Tabitha Dellangelo, 40, talk about how Stuart came to the U.S. from Canada and how Tabitha came to become a teacher.

Scott interviews his mother about growing up, living with her grandparents when her father left for world war two, and having/adoption children.

Allison Purves and Elise Smith talk about museum studies, art history at Millsaps College and their work in the fields.

William Deeb, 60, talks with his lifelong friend Michael Rancer, 59, about their experiences through the years.

Greg and Steve talk about their friendship, which has spanned three decades.

Ann Lombardi, 59, interviews her friend Anna Woo, 42, about her family’s immigration to the United States and her life here since that day in April 1976.

Man interviews his wife about her father, who was a small town doctor.

Woman interviews her parents about favorite memories of the family, and how they met.

Herbert interviews his brother Lee about singing with doo wop groups in Memphis in the 1950s and 60s.

Lea Zikmund (27) and Ella Wiley (27) talk about their friendship, meeting in college, and what they have learned about themselves living in Brooklyn, NY.