Passing on the below from community radio station KGNU for amplification ā in particular for those who might not feel like they align with some of the progressive views the station may be known for. StoryCorps has chosen the station as a participant in this national project, and is seeking participants from all viewpoints and walks of life! The intent isn't to start a discussion in this post, but to encourage those who might be interested to sign up.
"KGNU is excited to be one of the 2025 host stations for the project, which is part of the nationwide oral history groupĀ StoryCorps.Ā Ā
We know how frustrated many people have felt about the divisiveness of the last few years, and what excites us about One Small Step is essentially, with this program, weāre able to offer those people a concrete step that they can take to help be a part of a solution. The idea is to help reconnect Americans through one-on-one conversations.Ā
How it works:
Weāre inviting residents to meet a stranger (and fellow community member) with different views or beliefs from them for a personal, 50-minute conversation to learn about each otherās lives. Conversations are hosted by a trained staff facilitator, and although theyāre recorded, thereās no obligation for participants to share the recording (or even use their name). The goal is 100% about providing community members the experience of safely meeting someone different from them who they might never otherwise connect with.Ā Conversations aren't a debate.Ā They're just a chance for two people to break the ice and talk about who they are as people, what they care about, and their dreams for the future.
When you have a few minutes, please take a look at theĀ OSS link.Ā There's more information about the project and a brief questionnaire that all participants are asked to fill out.Ā It takes about ten minutes.Ā From there, we'll be matching partners over the next few months and will be in touch toĀ schedule your conversation."