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 6	6:30 A.M.	Julian Brave Noisecat NH World (11.3) Beginning in the late 19th century, a Canadian network of residential schools for Indigenous children became sites for rampant child abuse.
Thu, Nov 6	1:00 P.M.	Julian Brave Noisecat NH World (11.3) Beginning in the late 19th century, a Canadian network of residential schools for Indigenous children became sites for rampant child abuse.
Thu, Nov 13	6:30 A.M.	Ernesto Lopez NH World (11.3) Researcher at the Council on Criminal Justice Ernesto Lopez looks at the story being told about crime in American cities that doesn't match the data.
Thu, Nov 13	1:00 P.M.	Ernesto Lopez NH World (11.3) Researcher at the Council on Criminal Justice Ernesto Lopez looks at the story being told about crime in American cities that doesn't match the data.
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.