StoryCorps

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.

Today in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Cynthia grew up in rural Michigan. Mary is from bustling Chicago. She shares a philosophy for navigating relationships; you don’t have to like someone’s politics, but you can, and should, like the person.

Today in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. John and Jill discuss the benefits of travel and assisting people in need where they live.

Today in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Jessica never knew her biological father. The father in her life was abusive. Linda’s dad worked for NASA in Houston. One is a conservative the other liberal, but they find common ground in staying open-minded.

Andy grew up in Grand Rapids in a traditional nuclear family. Clarence was nurtured by his working mother struggling to make ends meet in a blue-collar Canadian town. As they share their views on free market capitalism and social justice, Andy and Clarence realize they share the belief that all humans should flourish during their time on earth.