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StoryCorps facilitator Brenda Ford (49) interviews Thomas "Tom" Wagner (72) about his experiences serving in the Vietnam War and later in the reserves.

Kenny Scruggs (31) and his girlfriend, Michelle Kolaczweski (33), talk about their childhoods, how they met and began dating, some of their adventures together, and their hopes for the future; Kenny then proposes to her (and she accepts).

Lisa Williams (50) interviews her friend Angela Pannell (44) about AP's life, including her emphasis on education and how she put herself through college at Ohio State University. They discuss AP's subsequent career in insurance, and her reflections on parenting.

Longtime friends Buta Muzuri (49) and Pierre Bashale (54) talk about their respective life journeys, including living as political refugees in Boise, Idaho.

Danielle Linzer (29) talks with her coworker and buddy, Diane Exavier (23), about growing up in their respective childhood New York City sections of Roosevelt Island, New York, and Flatbush, Brooklyn, their families and parents, and their artwork.

One Small Step participants Georgia Riddick [no age given] and Sarah Kirchner [no age given] discuss their experiences with desegregation busing, the people who helped them begin their careers, their concerns about the environment, and their frustrations with the United...

Friends and coworkers Joshua Nicholas (36) and Aruny Phanekham (34) talk about how they met, how they've impacted each other, and how Aruny helped change Joshua's mind about the Stapleton neighborhood name change issue.

Erik Gray (30) and friend and colleague Robin Miller (49) have a conversation about how they met, their work within the anti-trafficking community, the sense of value in their chosen field and gaps in service provided to those violated in...

Toni Byrd (21) interviews her boyfriendElijah Tutt (25) about growing up in Atlanta and getting involved with community activism and politics.

India Tougne (47) interviews her mother Valerie Whiteside (74) about growing up in the north suburbs of Chicago. Valerie was born one of 5 girls to Alfred and Margret Chernals.

One Small Step conversation partners Allan Rikkola (82) and Tim ONeill (71) discuss their grandchildren, democracy and election work, the role of government, and navigating political conversations in social groups.

Friends Alondra “Alo” Mendoza (22) and Brianna Cooper (20) talk about their experiences, perspectives, and opinions on COVID-19, social media, concert culture, influencers, the fashion industry, weight, tattoos, and zombie noises.

Friends William Ballance (81) and Linda Walters (69) talk about their connection to the Lutheran church and share stories about their lives.

Tiffany Favers (35) and her partner, Jes Scheinpflug (33), talk about their relationship, which began online during the first month of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and their hopes for their future adventures together when they can finally go out in public...

Michael Stalzer (76) talks to his daughter, Kathy Kubik (46), about growing up on the South Side of Chicago, serving with the 330th Radio Research Company in the Army during the War in Viet Nam, working for ComEd for 38...

Dr. Andrew Duxbury (61) speaks with former student Dr. Ginnie Prater (46) about his experience working in geriatrics across rural Alabama. Dr. Duxbury explains the importance of at home visits for rural populations and gives his thoughts on how to...

Christine "Chris" Accetturo (59) interviews her friend Len Burks (62) about his family's migration to Montana from the Midwest at the turn of the 20th century.

Timothy "Tim" Green Jr. (34) talks with his sister Dominique Green (30) about their memories together, the choices they've made in life, questions they have for each other, reflections on their relationships with their parents, and how those reflections shaped...

Kanwal Prakash (aka KP) (68) tells his friend Richard Hamilton (80) about surviving the violent partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, and later coming to American to become an architect.

Spouses Linda Vaughn (68) and Alphonso Vaughn (69) center their conversation about the changes they've witnessed in Amarillo throughout the years, starting with desegregation, and leading to Alphonso being president of the local NAACP chapter for a decade. The pair...

One Small Step conversation partners Marjorie Beale (62) and Kristina Faliciano (55) reflect upon the values instilled in them by their parents, the differences they've had with their parents and the importance of compassion and listening.

Lisa Ostler is interviewed by her sister Liz about her troubled youth, molestation by an uncle, alcoholism and sobriety.

Barbara Reid (84) shares a conversation with her daughter Kathy Barrera (64). They discuss Barbara's childhood, family, trips and adventures, and life lessons.

Shawn Lundie (49), the Chief of Staff for Waukesha County, interviews his supervisor and friend, Paul Farrow (59), about his family history in relation to Wisconsin politics and his journey to becoming the County Executive for Waukesha County. Paul gives...

Sisters Rachel Pourchot (44) and Sarah Pourchot (52) share memories from growing up and reflect on their relationship to one another in adulthood.