StoryCorps

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.

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.