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We bring together two strangers for a conversation - about their lives - not politics. Kathleen and Jackie discuss family members who influenced their lives extoling the virtues of love and giving.

Today in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation - about their lives - not politics. Nancy and Darby discuss sexual abuse, the media's influence and learn that they crossed paths as teenagers.

Today in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Gwen and Ayana explore their religious experiences and how it has shaped their world views.

Judge Christina Mims sends deadlocked jury back to deliberate in murder trial of former GRPD officer Christopher Schurr, Epic MRA poll shows how Michigan feels about President Trump, big federal spending reductions could imperil Medicaid health benefits for 700 thousand Michiganders, and more.

Today in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Tim and Phil are both disillusioned by politics and discover how they’re spiritual beliefs have influenced a drift toward the political “middle.”

Two Michigan business owners testified before a state House committee about being punished for defying COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders, a behind the scenes look at Grand Rapids' new soccer stadium, and more.

Today in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. April and Charity both like meeting new people. But it can be challenging building and deepening relationships. Both agree that sometimes that involves taking risks. Branching out, Charity wants to explore the world.

Today in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. That’s not to say it doesn’t come up. Amy and Jim discover their politics and religion live on opposite ends of the spectrum. However, as they get to know each other, they discover their spiritual beliefs are rooted in caring for one another and a reverence for the environment.

Today in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Michelle and Henry are very different people from their ideological viewpoints and spiritual beliefs. Yet the two find commonality in the importance of worship.

MDOT wants public input on the I-96/Fruit Ridge Avenue interchange rebuild, a Rockford-area contractor will spend over eight years in prison for fraud, another One Small Step conversation and more.