Optimism in the Age of Fear with Gregg Easterbrook
Air Dates: July 14-16, 2018 The conventional wisdom—the story that dominates public life—is that the world is falling apart. Literally,
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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.
The Fate of Western Democracy with Edward Luce
Air Dates: June 30 – July 2, 2018 Generally speaking, the history of Western democracy is relatively short. After the
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The Future of Catholicism with Ross Douthat
Air Dates: June 23-25, 2018 Pope Francis has captured the hearts of Catholics – and non-Catholics alike. Ross Douthat however,
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Nature & Nurture with Neuroscientist Dima Amso
Air Dates: June 16-18, 2018 Every day, it seems, neuroscience is adding to our understanding of the way we think,
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“Story in the Public Square” awarded Bronze for Best Political/Commentary in Television in the 39th Annual Telly Awards
NEWPORT, RI – “Story in the Public Square” has been awarded Bronze for Best Political/Commentary in Television in the 39th
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You Can Stop Humming Now, stories from Dr. Daniela Lamas
Air Dates: June 9-11, 2018 The remarkable strides made in medicine, such as the interventions that keep people alive, and
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Bobby Kennedy, the Liberal Icon as told by Larry Tye
Air Dates: June 2-4, 2018 Bobby Kennedy had a reputation as a tough, even ruthless politician; however, Larry Tye believes
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End Rape on Campus co-founder Sofie Karasek talks #InMyWords Campaign
Air Dates: May 26-28, 2018 Sexual assaults happen on America’s college campuses more frequently than anyone wants to admit. This
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The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 with Heather Ann Thompson
Air Dates: May 19-21, 2018 What’s the difference between a riot and an uprising? Your answer might have something to
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