One Small Step

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Robin and Robert discover a connection reinforcing beliefs in shared humanity over differences and the importance of exposure to broaden one's worldview.

Invasive jumping worms pose a potential risk to the area's agricultural industry, environmental groups are suing federal nuclear regulators to stop the reopening of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant, and more.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Teresa and John travelled the country in their youth. They’ve returned to Michigan making Grand Haven home. They believe in hard work and trust your instincts.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. A generational divide separate Linda and Ash. What they discover is mutual respect. The two believe if everyone had more respect for one another, the world would be a better place.

Nonprofit Catherine's Health Center is expanding its healthcare options in Grand Rapids for both housed and unhoused residents, a bill to increase transparency in the Michigan budget process passed out of the state Senate but some lawmakers want to see more, and more.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Daniel and Gloria both grew up in the Los Angeles area. They question their religious upbringing’s beliefs and convictions discovering caring for others is core to who they’ve become.

The Michigan budget does not separately fund early childhood programs even as it includes a higher per pupil increase, a new composting program at the Muskegon Farmers Market is removing food waste from local landfills, and more.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Dan and Rick recognize their experiences as government and church leaders have taught them that treating everyone with dignity and listening to their points of view supports common ground discovery.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Rachel and Sarah discover that caring for others and religion is important in their lives. They share a common belief of being your best self in this lifetime.

Grand Rapids Public School teachers parents and students are demanding the district increase transparency and fairly compensate educators, the leader of the state health department appeared before the Michigan House Oversight Committee for a tense hearing, and more.