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, Jul 3	6:30 A.M.	Colin Woodard NH World (11.3) As America begins a year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, best-selling author Colin Woodard take stock of America's enduring revolutionary ideals.
Thu, Jul 3	1:00 P.M.	Colin Woodard NH World (11.3) As America begins a year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, best-selling author Colin Woodard take stock of America's enduring revolutionary ideals.
Thu, Jul 10	6:30 A.M.	Phil Tinline NH World (11.3) In his new book GHOSTS OF IRON MOUNTAIN, author and journalist Phil Tinline documents the lasting effects of a hoax concocted in the U.
Thu, Jul 10	1:00 P.M.	Phil Tinline NH World (11.3) In his new book GHOSTS OF IRON MOUNTAIN, author and journalist Phil Tinline documents the lasting effects of a hoax concocted in the U.
Thu, Jul 17	6:30 A.M.	Ashish Jha NH World (11.3) Five years ago, we were in the thick of the pandemic--with the bulk of the sickness and dying still to come.
Thu, Jul 17	1:00 P.M.	Ashish Jha NH World (11.3) Five years ago, we were in the thick of the pandemic--with the bulk of the sickness and dying still to come.
Thu, Jul 24	6:30 A.M.	Sean O'callaghan & Paul Hoffman NH World (11.3) The history of humanity is the history of individuals making decisions - sometimes collectively, sometimes individually.
Thu, Jul 24	1:00 P.M.	Sean O'callaghan & Paul Hoffman NH World (11.3) The history of humanity is the history of individuals making decisions - sometimes collectively, sometimes individually.
Thu, Jul 31	6:30 A.M.	Fred Borch NH World (11.3) Lawyer, Army veteran and historian Fred Borch discusses President Truman's conflicted decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, 80 years ago in August.
Thu, Jul 31	1:00 P.M.	Fred Borch NH World (11.3) Lawyer, Army veteran and historian Fred Borch discusses President Truman's conflicted decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, 80 years ago in August.