Story in the Public Square
By The Pell Center at Salve Regina University
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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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Sean O’Callaghan breaks down Pope Leo XIV's insights on artificial intelligence
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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Amy Hanauer on the inequities in the American tax code and their implications for all of us
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Mary Afsari on the frontlines of womens' healthcare
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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Farnaz Fassihi on the conflict in Iran, its impacts and efforts to end it
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Jeffrey Rosen on Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and America's enduring questions
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Jamie Metzl on the intersection of AI and our common moral code
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Exploring Soccer's Rich History in the Context of Today's World Cup with Nick Greene
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Ambassador David McKean and M. Todd Bennett on the enduring challenges and promise of the American republic
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Exploring the new age of journalism with Matthew Watkins
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Exploring the Past Through Historical Fiction with Dolen Perkins-Valdez
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Exploring the complex history of American-Iranian relations with Scott Anderson
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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A History of Salvery and Resistance in the Americas with Carrie Gibson
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May 26, 2026 |
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The Power of Billionaires in American Life with Steven Rich
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May 19, 2026 |
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Exploring the concept of stupidity with Stuart Jeffries
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May 12, 2026 |
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A new era of espionage with Sean Wiswesser
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May 05, 2026 |
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Challenges to American voting rights with Rebekah Caruthers
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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The strength of America's founding ideals with Colin Woodard
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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The challenges of reading in a digital age with Naomi Baron
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Julia Minson on How to Dissagree Better
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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The battle for freedom of the press with David McCraw
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Breaking down the Academy Awards nominations with Pete Hammond
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Navigating the complexity of war stories with Elizabeth Samet
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Analyzing the societal challenges of the Vietnam War with Wil Haygood
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Increasing arts accessibility with Pam Breaux and Todd Trebour
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Diving into the literary world of Megha Majumdar
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Edward Fishman on the power of sanctions
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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The future of the Voice of America with Patsy Widakuswara
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Michael McFaul on the enduring strength of American democracy
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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A closer look at immigration policy today with Caitlin Dickerson
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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The Case for American Power with Shadi Hamid
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Navigating challnges posed for foreign-born doctors in underserved American communities with Eram Alam
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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The 2025 Story of the Year with Evelyn Farkas
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Advocating for the arts with Erin Harkey
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Unpacking political conspiracy theories with Stephen Clermont
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Analyzing the dangers of politically charged rhetoric with Tom Nichols
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Exploring the impact of renaming U.S. military installations with Ty Seidule
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Remembering the impacts of a tropical cyclone at Camp Fuji with Chas Henry
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Telling the story of Congressman Charles Diggs with Marion Orr
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Examining challenges in America's primary care system with Dr. Troy Brennan
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Weighing the power of character in leaders with General Stanley McChrystal
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Exploring the narrative of American crime with Ernesto Lopez
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Uncovering the horrors of indigenous residential schools with Julian Brave NoiseCat
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Discussing the role of private equity firms with Megan Greenwell
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Analyzing the Twenty-fifth Amendment and its implications with John Feerick
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Examining the impacts of ideological extremes on American democracy with Thomas Chatterton Williams
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Examining the impacts of artificial intelligence on children with Mhairi Aitken
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Exploring paths to improve the health of democracy with James Fishkin
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Tackling a crisis in critical thinking with Alex Edmans
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Investigating the political impacts of “dark money” with Anna Massoglia
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Charting the development of war powers and technology with Fred Borch
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Analyzing the impact of artificial intelligence on theology with Sean O’Callaghan and Paul Hoffman
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Exploring public health under the Trump administration with Dr. Ashish Jha
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Documenting the impact of conspiracies and coverups with Phil Tinline
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Exploring America’s evolving national story with Colin Woodard
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Tackling America’s financial landscape with Michael Corkery
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Harnessing the power of altruism with Nicole Karlis
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Analyzing the shift of United States foreign policy with Frank Lowenstein
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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A Fresh Look at Sport and the Places we Call Home with Hanif Abdurraqib
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Exploring What Animal Festivals Say About Being Human with Elizabeth MeLampy
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May 27, 2025 |
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A Look at the First Year of Motherhood Across the World with Abigail Leonard
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May 20, 2025 |
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May 5, 2025: Kimberly Clausing
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May 13, 2025 |
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Reflecting on World War II 80 years later with Tim Gray
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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April 14, 2025: Keon West
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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March 31, 2025: Marietje Schaake
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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A Behind the Scenes Look at The Glamour of Hollywood with Daniel D’Addario
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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The Inside Scoop on This Year’s Academy Award Nominees with Pete Hammond
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Alice Marwick Explores the Impact of Social Networking on Political Discourse
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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An Immigration Story in the Midst of a Changing World with Padma Venkatraman
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Richard J. Evans Offers Lessons for Today from His Study of the Third Reich
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Exploring the Questions of Space, Time and Our Universe and with Sean Carroll
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Examining The Deadly Impacts of Rising Temperatures on Everyday Life with Jeff Goodell
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Geopolitics, Climate Change, and the Olympics: The 2024 Story of the Year with Evelyn Farkas
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Ronald C. White Reflects on the Life and Legacy of Joshua Chamberlain
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Perspectives on Advocacy, Empathy, and Storytelling in Public Media with Tiziana Dearing
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Perspectives on Advocacy, Empathy, and Storytelling in Public Media with Tiziana Dearing
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Greg Eghigian on Unraveling the History of the UFO Phenomenon
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Understanding Humanity Through the Healing Power of Pets and Unconditional Love with Carol Mithers
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Luke Lorentzen Explores the Journey of a Hospital Chaplin in His Documentary “A Still Small Voice”
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Joanna Weiss on the Intersection of Celebrity Culture and Political Engagement
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Combatting the Evolving Forms of Disinformation in our World Today with Darren Linvill
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Domestic Violence: Healing and Prevention with Ashley Bendiksen
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Steven Brill on Disinformation in the Modern Era and its Consequences
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Examining the Implications of International Scarcity and Plenty with Francis Gavin
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Eric Deggans on The Stories We Tell and the Truths They Reflect About Our World Today
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Climate Change as a National Security Issue with Sherri Goodman
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Francesca Mari on the Power of Story to Explore Personal and Public Issues Alike
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Annalee Newitz on the Power of Story in Disinformation
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Dr. Dean-David Schillinger on Public Health Lessons from an American Public Hospital
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Exploring the Importance of Coexistence in Wildlife Conservation with Ruth Ganesh
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Exploring Tyranny through Poetry with Leah Umansky
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Michael Sobolik on China and the Imminent Cold War
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Ray Suarez on the Immigrant Experience in Today’s America
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Reflections from a Career on the Front Lines with Sean Carberry
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Examining the Wealth Gap between Black and White Americans with Louise Story and Ebony Reed
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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A Closer Look at Drugs and the FDA with Mikkael Sekeres
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Dr. Elizabeth Comen on the Myths that Have Influenced Malpractice in Women's Healthcare
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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How a Brush with Death Changed One Man’s Perception of the Afterlife with Sebastian Junger
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Tricia Rose on Breaking Free from Systemic Racism
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May 30, 2024 |
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Telling the Story of the World War II Ghost Army with Rick Beyer
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May 30, 2024 |
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The Contemporary Implications of Europe’s Recent History with Timothy Snyder
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Apr 23, 2024 |