Podcast
Story in the Public Square
Hosted by The Pell Center at Salve Regina University · EN
Story in the Public Square is a weekly, 30-minute series that brings audiences to the intersection of storytelling and public affairs. Hosted by Jim Ludes and G. Wayne Miller, Story in the Public Square offers a spirited but respectful dialogue. Often funny, always provocative, each episode of Story in the Public Square
moves beyond traditional public affairs programming to consider the impact of narrative and storytelling on public life today.
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Jeffrey Rosen on Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and America's enduring questions
2w ago00:28:29Tap to summarizeThomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton stand astride the core debates in American history from neutrality to civil rights and beyond. New York Times bestselling author and constitutional scholar Jeffrey Rosen traces that history, the rise and falls of each man’s reputation, and the enduring questions they asked about power, the citizen, and the American state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jamie Metzl on the intersection of AI and our common moral code
3w ago00:28:35Tap to summarizeScholars of religion and philosophy, and even some spiritual leaders, have long identified key similarities in the world’s different moral codes. Author and futurist Jamie Metzl asks whether artificial intelligence can distill a compelling moral code that synthesizes the greatest thinking from across humanity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Exploring Soccer's Rich History in the Context of Today's World Cup with Nick Greene
3w ago00:28:28Tap to summarizeTo Americans, it’s soccer. To most of the rest of the world, it’s football. Author and journalist Nick Greene traces the evolution of the game played with our feet from a 19th century British past-time to today’s glittering World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ambassador David McKean and M. Todd Bennett on the enduring challenges and promise of the American republic
3w ago00:29:00Tap to summarizeTwo-hundred and fifty years ago, patriots gathered in Philadelphia declared America’s independence from England. Former U.S. ambassador David McKean and historian M. Todd Bennett explore the celebrations that have followed every 50 years since, revealing the enduring challenges and promise of the American republic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Exploring the new age of journalism with Matthew Watkins
3w ago00:27:41Tap to summarizeThe prognosticators of doom for traditional newspapers are everywhere and it’s hard to argue with them. But for more than a decade, Matthew Watkins has been part of a new model of non-profit journalism at The Texas Tribune as editor in chief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Exploring the Past Through Historical Fiction with Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Jun 1200:28:06Tap to summarizeFor all the pages and documents in libraries and archives around the world, there are some stories that remain veiled in mystery. Through her historical fiction, award-winning author Dolen Perkins-Valdez helps us understand events and people largely lost to the passage of time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Exploring the complex history of American-Iranian relations with Scott Anderson
Jun 200:28:50Tap to summarizeThe history of American-Iranian relations is complex, sometimes contradictory, and repeatedly violent. Author Scott Anderson explains that history with a special focus on the Islamic revolution in Iran, the fracture that followed, and its continued relevance today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A History of Salvery and Resistance in the Americas with Carrie Gibson
May 2600:29:42Tap to summarizeAmerican audiences know the history of slavery in the United States—from 1619 to the emancipation proclamation. Historian Carrie Gibson reminds us that slavery in the Western hemisphere predates the British colonies of North America, lasted decades after the end of the American Civil War, and was punctuated by perpetual resistance, especially from enslaved persons themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Power of Billionaires in American Life with Steven Rich
May 1900:27:56Tap to summarizeThe human mind has difficulty comprehending just how much money one billion dollars actually is. The New York Times’ Steven Rich is part of a reporting team that has unpacked the power of billionaires in American communities and American politics—where their influence is substantial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Exploring the concept of stupidity with Stuart Jeffries
May 1200:28:10Tap to summarizeJournalist Stuart Jeffries explores the concept of stupidity from the ideas of ancient philosophers to today’s age of AI, examining how it has been defined throughout history and how it is monetized and exploited in contemporary culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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