StoryCorps

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Teresa and John travelled the country in their youth and returned to West Michigan. They discover a mutual agreement that a person’s actions and honesty matter more than their identifying labels.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Despite their different backgrounds, Karen and Jeff discover a profound commonality in their personal evolutions. From religious tolerance to cultural exposure, they conclude it’s important to cultivate empathy and open-mindedness.

West Michigan U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga announced Monday that he is running for a ninth term in Congress, the Michigan Court of Appeals says the City of Taylor must comply with a Freedom of Information Act request seeking police misconduct reports, and more.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Adrienne served in the Peace Corps and Banza lived in a Tanzanian refugee camp before resettling in the United States. Two people from vastly different backgrounds share a conversation about their deepest life experiences and beliefs resulting in mutual understanding and inspiration.

Grand Rapids Public Schools has reached a tentative agreement with the teacher's union, Michigan energy regulators will hear public comment in a matter involving a planned data center near Ann Arbor, and more.

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.

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.

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.