StoryCorps

StoryCorps’ mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.

Military Voices: Scott and Kristie Nelson

In this conversation, Scott Nelson tells his wife, Kristie, about his time on an air rescue crew in Alaska and Afghanistan.

Military Voices: Harry and Melinda DeBruhl

In this conversation Harry DeBruhl tells his wife, Melinda, about flying in the weather squadron and making rescues in Alaska.

Military Voices: Edward and Glynn Strabel

In this conversation Edward Strabel and his wife, Glynn, discuss Edward’s service in Vietnam, close calls and keeping up morale.

Military Voices: Linda and Mark Green

In this conversation Linda and Mark Green discuss playing music and falling in love while performing in the Air Force Band.

Military Voices: Eben and Owen Olrun

In this conversation Eben Olrun tells his son, Owen, about his time in Vietnam and how he’s found comfort through traditions.

One Small Step: Caroline Valentine and Peter Wertz on political beliefs and speaking with a stranger

p next in our series of One Small Step conversations in Alaska Caroline Valentine (76) and Peter Wertz (35) of Anchorage discuss their political beliefs and why they decided to take a chance on speaking with a stranger.

One Small Step: Stephanie Hamar and Gregory Stewart on politics and expressing ideas

Up next in our series of One Small Step conversations in Alaska, Stephanie Hamar (33) of Kasaan and Gregory Stewart (26) of Anchorage discuss their political values and the ways others express ideas. 

One Small Step: Teresa Shaw and Megan Davey on faith, politics and misunderstanding

Last summer Alaska Public Media facilitated conversations between people with different political views as part of One Small Step – a collaboration with StoryCorps. The goal was to find common ground in a divisive political climate.

One Small Step: Edwin Anderson and Morgan Blanchard on evolving political views, civil rights and faith

Since last summer Alaska Public Media has been facilitating conversations between people with different political views as part of One Small Step – a collaboration with StoryCorps. The goal was to find common ground in a divisive political climate. 

One Small Step: Dax Lauwers and Jed Smith on communicating, being Alaskan and being vulnerable

Since last summer Alaska Public Media has been facilitating conversations between people with different political views as part of One Small Step – a collaboration with StoryCorps. The goal was to find common ground in a divisive political climate.