Social Media, Social Fragmentation and What’s Next with Jonathan Haidt
Air Dates: July 25-31, 2022 The long arc of history bends towards greater and more complex levels of cooperation. But
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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 a partnership between the Pell Center and The Providence Journal, and is directed by visiting fellow G. Wayne Miller with Pell Center executive director Jim Ludes.
Aging and End-of-Life Care: A Firsthand Account with Dave Iverson
Air Dates: July 18-24, 2022 Caring for a sick or aging loved one can be an uncertain journey filled with
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Exploring the Social History of Tuberculosis with Vidya Krishnan
Air Dates: July 11-17, 2022 Infectious disease has shaped the course of human history—and, as the last couple of years
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Examining Race, Class and Food in the American South with Joseph C. Ewoodzie Jr.
Air Dates: July 4-10, 2022 Food is central to the daily existence of Americans, whether we are growing it, shopping
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Convicted and Condemned with Keesha Middlemass
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Air Dates: December 30, 2019-January 5, 2020 Rebroadcast Dates: June 27-July 3, 2022 With less than 5 percent of
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Countering Violent Extremism in Video Games with Jessica White
Air Dates: June 20-26, 2022 In 2021 online video games produced more than $180 billion in revenue for more than
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Blood Orange Night: Melissa Bond on her Journey to Overcome Addiction
Air Dates: June 13-19, 2022 Struggling with the demands of a newborn daughter and special-needs son, Melissa Bond developed insomnia.
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Leveraging the Power of Scent for Communication with Saskia Wilson-Brown
Air Dates: June 6-12, 2022 Noses—and their ability to detect smell—may not be as celebrated in words and songs as
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Reporting on the War in Ukraine with Anton Troianovski
Air Dates: May 30-June 5, 2022 Russia’s war in Ukraine has killed thousands while displacing millions of Ukrainians. For many
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