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Story in the Public Square — 121 episodes
Improving cancer outcomes and bettering lives with Cheryl L. Willman
Nicholas Reynolds and Katie S. Sanders on Peter Ortiz's daring exploits behind enemy lines in World War II
Sean O’Callaghan breaks down Pope Leo XIV's insights on artificial intelligence
Amy Hanauer on the inequities in the American tax code and their implications for all of us
Mary Afsari on the frontlines of womens' healthcare
Farnaz Fassihi on the conflict in Iran, its impacts and efforts to end it
Jeffrey Rosen on Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and America's enduring questions
Jamie Metzl on the intersection of AI and our common moral code
Exploring Soccer's Rich History in the Context of Today's World Cup with Nick Greene
Ambassador David McKean and M. Todd Bennett on the enduring challenges and promise of the American republic
Exploring the new age of journalism with Matthew Watkins
Exploring the Past Through Historical Fiction with Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Exploring the complex history of American-Iranian relations with Scott Anderson
A History of Salvery and Resistance in the Americas with Carrie Gibson
The Power of Billionaires in American Life with Steven Rich
Exploring the concept of stupidity with Stuart Jeffries
A new era of espionage with Sean Wiswesser
Challenges to American voting rights with Rebekah Caruthers
The strength of America's founding ideals with Colin Woodard
The challenges of reading in a digital age with Naomi Baron
Julia Minson on How to Dissagree Better
The battle for freedom of the press with David McCraw
Breaking down the Academy Awards nominations with Pete Hammond
Navigating the complexity of war stories with Elizabeth Samet
Analyzing the societal challenges of the Vietnam War with Wil Haygood
Increasing arts accessibility with Pam Breaux and Todd Trebour
Diving into the literary world of Megha Majumdar
Edward Fishman on the power of sanctions
The future of the Voice of America with Patsy Widakuswara
Michael McFaul on the enduring strength of American democracy
A closer look at immigration policy today with Caitlin Dickerson
The Case for American Power with Shadi Hamid
Navigating challnges posed for foreign-born doctors in underserved American communities with Eram Alam
The 2025 Story of the Year with Evelyn Farkas
Advocating for the arts with Erin Harkey
Unpacking political conspiracy theories with Stephen Clermont
Analyzing the dangers of politically charged rhetoric with Tom Nichols
Exploring the impact of renaming U.S. military installations with Ty Seidule
Remembering the impacts of a tropical cyclone at Camp Fuji with Chas Henry
Telling the story of Congressman Charles Diggs with Marion Orr
Examining challenges in America's primary care system with Dr. Troy Brennan
Weighing the power of character in leaders with General Stanley McChrystal
Exploring the narrative of American crime with Ernesto Lopez
Uncovering the horrors of indigenous residential schools with Julian Brave NoiseCat
Discussing the role of private equity firms with Megan Greenwell
Analyzing the Twenty-fifth Amendment and its implications with John Feerick
Examining the impacts of ideological extremes on American democracy with Thomas Chatterton Williams
Examining the impacts of artificial intelligence on children with Mhairi Aitken
Exploring paths to improve the health of democracy with James Fishkin
Tackling a crisis in critical thinking with Alex Edmans
Investigating the political impacts of “dark money” with Anna Massoglia
Charting the development of war powers and technology with Fred Borch
Analyzing the impact of artificial intelligence on theology with Sean O’Callaghan and Paul Hoffman
Exploring public health under the Trump administration with Dr. Ashish Jha
Documenting the impact of conspiracies and coverups with Phil Tinline
Exploring America’s evolving national story with Colin Woodard
Tackling America’s financial landscape with Michael Corkery
Harnessing the power of altruism with Nicole Karlis
Analyzing the shift of United States foreign policy with Frank Lowenstein
A Fresh Look at Sport and the Places we Call Home with Hanif Abdurraqib
Exploring What Animal Festivals Say About Being Human with Elizabeth MeLampy
A Look at the First Year of Motherhood Across the World with Abigail Leonard
May 5, 2025: Kimberly Clausing
Reflecting on World War II 80 years later with Tim Gray
April 14, 2025: Keon West
March 31, 2025: Marietje Schaake
A Behind the Scenes Look at The Glamour of Hollywood with Daniel D’Addario
The Inside Scoop on This Year’s Academy Award Nominees with Pete Hammond
Alice Marwick Explores the Impact of Social Networking on Political Discourse
An Immigration Story in the Midst of a Changing World with Padma Venkatraman
Richard J. Evans Offers Lessons for Today from His Study of the Third Reich
Exploring the Questions of Space, Time and Our Universe and with Sean Carroll
Examining The Deadly Impacts of Rising Temperatures on Everyday Life with Jeff Goodell
Geopolitics, Climate Change, and the Olympics: The 2024 Story of the Year with Evelyn Farkas
Ronald C. White Reflects on the Life and Legacy of Joshua Chamberlain
Perspectives on Advocacy, Empathy, and Storytelling in Public Media with Tiziana Dearing
Perspectives on Advocacy, Empathy, and Storytelling in Public Media with Tiziana Dearing
Greg Eghigian on Unraveling the History of the UFO Phenomenon
Understanding Humanity Through the Healing Power of Pets and Unconditional Love with Carol Mithers
Luke Lorentzen Explores the Journey of a Hospital Chaplin in His Documentary “A Still Small Voice”
Joanna Weiss on the Intersection of Celebrity Culture and Political Engagement
Combatting the Evolving Forms of Disinformation in our World Today with Darren Linvill
Domestic Violence: Healing and Prevention with Ashley Bendiksen
Steven Brill on Disinformation in the Modern Era and its Consequences
Examining the Implications of International Scarcity and Plenty with Francis Gavin
Eric Deggans on The Stories We Tell and the Truths They Reflect About Our World Today
Climate Change as a National Security Issue with Sherri Goodman
Francesca Mari on the Power of Story to Explore Personal and Public Issues Alike
Annalee Newitz on the Power of Story in Disinformation
Dr. Dean-David Schillinger on Public Health Lessons from an American Public Hospital
Exploring the Importance of Coexistence in Wildlife Conservation with Ruth Ganesh
Exploring Tyranny through Poetry with Leah Umansky
Michael Sobolik on China and the Imminent Cold War
Ray Suarez on the Immigrant Experience in Today’s America
Reflections from a Career on the Front Lines with Sean Carberry
Examining the Wealth Gap between Black and White Americans with Louise Story and Ebony Reed
A Closer Look at Drugs and the FDA with Mikkael Sekeres
Dr. Elizabeth Comen on the Myths that Have Influenced Malpractice in Women's Healthcare
How a Brush with Death Changed One Man’s Perception of the Afterlife with Sebastian Junger
One Immigrant’s Journey from El Salvador to the United States with Javier Zamora
Tricia Rose on Breaking Free from Systemic Racism
Telling the Story of the World War II Ghost Army with Rick Beyer
Parental Activism and the Politicization of Public Schools with Laura Pappano
Vanessa Lillie on the Historical Erasure of Indigenous People and their Current Representation
Exploring Love and Loss as a Muse with Brian Turner
The Contemporary Implications of Europe’s Recent History with Timothy Snyder
News Deserts to Media Startups: Ellen Clegg and Dan Kennedy on America’s News Landscape Today
Daniel Schulman on the German-Jewish Immigrants who Built the United States’ Modern Financial Systems
Secretary Margaret Spellings on a Path to Bipartisanship in America
Pete Hammond on This Year’s Best Picture Nominees and Trends at the Oscars
Kliph Nesteroff on Culture Wars and Why the Problem Isn’t a New One
Analyzing Historical Race Relations and their Contemporary Implications with Françoise N. Hamlin
Suzanne Nossell on the Importance of Being Free to Read
Investigating 20th-Century Connections to Partisan Politics and Modern Conservatism with Richard Aldous
Analyzing American Politics Through a Pop-Culture Lens with Joanna Weiss
Daniel Golden on Preserving Journalism’s Instrumental Role in our Democracy
Naomi Baron on Our Future With AI and Human Creativity
Rainer Lohmann on His Research on Toxic Chemicals in Our Environment and Our Future With Them
The 2023 Story of the Year: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence with Evelyn Farkas
Navigating the Currents of Global Affairs and Domestic Politics with Tom Nichols
Unraveling the Violence of Jim Crow South with Tananarive Due