Story in the Public Square

Story in the Public Square is a weekly, public affairs show designed to study, celebrate, and tell stories that matter. The show is inspired by the power of stories to shape public understanding of important issues. For example, Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," shined a crucial light on the violence and inhumanity of American slavery, fueled the abolition movement, and inspired Abraham Lincoln, upon meeting the author, to say "So you're the little woman who wrote the book that made this great war." Narrative is no less important today-though the vehicles for dissemination are much more diverse. From a great novel to a film, a song, or even a Tweet, stories still very much impact the way the American public looks at issues. Our show turns a critical eye to these stories and their tellers.

Thu, Nov 20	6:30 A.M.	Stanley McChrystal NH World (11.3) One of America's storied military leaders General Stanley McChrystal offers insights on the power of character and integrity in leaders - whether in the military or civilian life.
Thu, Nov 20	1:00 P.M.	Stanley McChrystal NH World (11.3) One of America's storied military leaders General Stanley McChrystal offers insights on the power of character and integrity in leaders - whether in the military or civilian life.
Thu, Nov 27	6:30 A.M.	Ty Seidule NH World (11.3) The challenges facing American healthcare are substantial and complex, but author and physician Dr.
Thu, Nov 27	1:00 P.M.	Ty Seidule NH World (11.3) The challenges facing American healthcare are substantial and complex, but author and physician Dr.
Thu, Dec 4	6:30 A.M.	Marion Orr NH World (11.3) Brown University public policy, political science and urban studies professor Marion Orr takes a fresh look at the life and legacy of Congressman Charles C.
Thu, Dec 4	1:00 P.M.	Marion Orr NH World (11.3) Brown University public policy, political science and urban studies professor Marion Orr takes a fresh look at the life and legacy of Congressman Charles C.
Thu, Dec 11	6:30 A.M.	Chas Henry NH World (11.3) On October 19, 1979, a massive tropical cyclone struck Japan and the Marines stationed at Camp Fuji.
Thu, Dec 11	1:00 P.M.	Chas Henry NH World (11.3) On October 19, 1979, a massive tropical cyclone struck Japan and the Marines stationed at Camp Fuji.
Thu, Dec 18	6:30 A.M.	Ty Seidule NH World (11.3) In the aftermath of George Floyd's murder, a long, simmering effort to rename U.
Thu, Dec 18	1:00 P.M.	Ty Seidule NH World (11.3) In the aftermath of George Floyd's murder, a long, simmering effort to rename U.
Thu, Dec 25	6:30 A.M.	Tom Nichols NH World (11.3) As the contours of public debate coarsen, it's easy to brand political rivals with epithets from the worst chapters in history.
Thu, Dec 25	1:00 P.M.	Tom Nichols NH World (11.3) As the contours of public debate coarsen, it's easy to brand political rivals with epithets from the worst chapters in history.