StoryCorps

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.

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.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Kym, later in life, found herself homeless. She and Sandy Kate share a belief that sometimes when confronting challenges, you can’t see it, but eventually you’ll come out of a bad situation for the better.

A semi-truck hit and damaged an overpass on US-131 causing a section of it to close down, Michigan House Republicans passed the rest of their roughly $78-billion budget proposal, and more.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation - about their lives - not politics. Abby and Sherry are both librarians. They share their love for literature and discuss how religion has influenced their lives and worldviews.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation - about their lives - not politics. Lisa and Anne grew up in West Michigan. They share a love for books, writing and volunteering their time.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation - about their lives - not politics. Janet and John discuss their upbringing, religion, and how John met his second wife.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation - about their lives - not politics. Talitha and Brad discover they've both pastored churches. Each share how they've overcome personal struggles and appreciate their vulnerability.

The leaders of the Democratic-controlled Michigan Senate and Republican-controlled state House are meeting after months of tension, a major energy supplier to downtown Grand Rapids is celebrating the installation of a new clean technology it calls eSteam, and more.