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, Sep 18 6:30 A.M. John Feerick     NH World (11.3)

In recent years, commentators and gadflies have looked at American presidents and, based on age and, sometimes, politics, called for the invocation of the 25th amendment to remove the president from office.

Thu, Sep 18 1:00 P.M. John Feerick     NH World (11.3)

In recent years, commentators and gadflies have looked at American presidents and, based on age and, sometimes, politics, called for the invocation of the 25th amendment to remove the president from office.

Thu, Sep 25 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, Sep 25 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, Oct 2 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, Oct 2 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, Oct 9 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, Oct 9 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, Oct 16 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, Oct 16 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.

Thu, Oct 23 6:30 A.M. Story in the Public Square     NH World (11.3)

Thu, Oct 23 1:00 P.M. Story in the Public Square     NH World (11.3)

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