Modern Democracy and the Assault from Within with Tom Nichols
Air Dates: August 30-September 5, 2021 Democracy is under attack—in the former Soviet-dominated lands of Eastern Europe, in Turkey, Brazil,
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Story in the Public Square
“Story in the Public Square” is a year-round initiative to study and celebrate public storytelling. It features an annual conference, lectures, awards and student contests, as well as original scholarship about public storytelling and how those stories can affect the public debate.
Story in the Public Square is directed by Ocean State Stories Director G. Wayne Miller with Pell Center Executive Director Jim Ludes.
Transparency in Government with C-SPAN Founder Brian Lamb
Air Dates: August 23-29, 2021 Before 1979, the only way to see the proceedings of Congress was to visit the
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Championing Democracy with M. Ali Kadivar
Air Dates: August 16-22, 2021 Personal conviction and democratic activism often go hand-in-hand. Mohammed Ali Kadivar is both a scholar
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Exploring a Future World War with Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis
Air Dates: August 9-15, 2021 On more than one occasion, we’ve welcomed guests to this show who engage in “speculative”
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Discussing the American Health Crisis with Martin Halliwell
Air Dates: August 2-8, 2021 With the advent of effective vaccines, it feels—we hope not foolishly—like the pandemic may be
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Zakiya Dalila Harris and her novel, “The Other Black Girl”
Air Dates: July 26-August 1, 2021 “The Other Black Girl” is one of the most anticipated and critically acclaimed releases
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Learning to Pray with Father James Martin, S.J.
Air Dates: July 19-25, 2021 The faithful among us often learn to pray as children. We ask for things. We
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“Story in the Public Square:” A Look Back at One Year in Virtual Production
Above: Author and comedian Gina Brillon prepares to tape an episode of “Story in the Public Square” virtually with hosts
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Bringing Powerful Subjects to the Big Screen with Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Air Dates: July 13-18, 2021 Documentary filmmakers take us into the lives of their subjects in a way that the
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