StoryCorps

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.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation - about their lives - not politics. Winnie and Ryan discover their unique spiritual backgrounds are rooted in a mutual understanding. That it's more important to accept people and their diversity than affiliating with political parties.

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.”