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Story in the Public Square

The Pell Center at Salve Regina University

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Story in the Public Square is a weekly, 30-minute series that brings audiences to the intersection of storytelling and public affairs. Hosted by Jim Ludes and G. Wayne Miller, Story in the Public Square offers a spirited but respectful dialogue. Often funny, always provocative, each episode of Story in the Public Square moves beyond traditional public affairs programming to consider the impact of narrative and storytelling on public life today.

Recent Episodes

OCT 20, 2026
Gil Durán on billionaires' massive influence on the government and AI
Most people cannot fathom just how much money one billion dollars actually is. Author Gil Durán says we also don’t understand just how dangerous the extreme political ideas coming from a group of billionaires is to American democracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 MIN
OCT 13, 2026
Eric Deggans on the pitfalls of "argument culture" in public discourse
Arguments are natural and can be authentic. But media critic Eric Deggans warns that the rise of so-called “argument culture” breeds cynicism while sapping the public’s confidence in reliable news and information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 MIN
OCT 7, 2026
Tamryn Spruill on the WNBA's Fight for Visibility, Fair Pay, and Respect
For 30 seasons, female professional athletes in the United States have been part of an effort to build a professional basketball league while also confronting racism, sexism, and anti-LGBTQ bias. Award-winning journalist Tamryn Spruill recounts that history—and the players whose gritty determination on and off the court—built the league and changed the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 MIN
SEP 22, 2026
Carissa Véliz envisions our future with AI
From the oracles of antiquity to the AI-driven tech giants of today, humanity’s desire to foresee the future is long-standing. AI ethicist Carissa Véliz warns that predicting the future is not the same as foretelling the truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 MIN
SEP 8, 2026
Improving cancer outcomes and bettering lives with Cheryl L. Willman
Dr. Cheryl L. Willman, Director of the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses cancer’s toll as the second leading cause of death throughout the world and the research aimed at improving outcomes and bettering lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 MIN