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Story in the Public Square

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Story in the Public Square is a weekly, public affairs show designed to study, celebrate, and tell stories that matter. The show is inspired by the power of stories to shape public understanding of important issues. For example, Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," shined a crucial light on the violence and inhumanity of American slavery, fueled the abolition movement, and inspired Abraham Lincoln, upon meeting the author, to say "So you're the little woman who wrote the book that made this great war." Narrative is no less important today-though the vehicles for dissemination are much more diverse. From a great novel to a film, a song, or even a Tweet, stories still very much impact the way the American public looks at issues. Our show turns a critical eye to these stories and their tellers.

Episodes:

• Sherri Goodman

  It's easy to understand the threat of climate change to habitats and animals, but thought-leader Sherri Goodman shares stories about climate change and its impact on national security.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Sep 9th, 2024 at 11:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:46
  Usage rights:	7/1/2024 to 6/30/2027

• Eric Deggans

  Eric Deggans is NPR's first full-time TV critic, serving as critic, media analyst and guest host. He discusses his work and his unlikely path to national prominence.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Sep 16th, 2024 at 11:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:46
  Usage rights:	7/1/2024 to 6/30/2027

• Daniel Schulman

  We take for granted that the "immigrant experience" is part of the American story. But in an epic new history, Daniel Schulman tells the story of the Jewish immigrants who built some of America's biggest financial institutions and transformed America.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 at 11:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:24
  Usage rights:	1/1/2024 to 12/31/2026

• Annalee Newitz

  Disinformation has a long history in the United States-often taking the form of storytelling. Bestselling author Annalee Newitz explains how stories have been weaponized-historically and today-and charts a path to a more peaceful future for all Americans.

  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	7/1/2024 to 6/30/2027

• Dean-David Schillinger

  In his book "Telltale Hearts," physician and public health advocate Dr. Dean-David Schillinger provides a powerful meditation on what he has learned from his patients and what they can teach us about listening, healing, and public health.

  Length:	00:28:09
  Usage rights:	7/1/2024 to 6/30/2027

• Francesca Mari

  As a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, Francesca Mari explores housing inequities, con men, abuses of power, and Alzheimer's disease.

  Length:	00:27:46
  Usage rights:	7/1/2024 to 6/30/2027

• Leah Umansky

  Celebrated New York City poet, artist and designer Leah Umansky writes about life in a divided America today and offers hope in her new collection, "Of Tyrant."

  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	7/1/2024 to 6/30/2027

• Michael Sobolik

  For decades, strategists and political leaders have warned about the challenge of a powerful China to the United States. Author Michael Sobolik argues the two countries are already locked in a new cold war, and the United States is losing.

  Length:	00:27:46
  Usage rights:	7/1/2024 to 6/30/2027

• Ruth Ganesh

  Whether the natural world and humanity can coexist is one of the great questions of the modern era. Creative conservationist Ruth Ganesh says, "yes," emphatically, and explains how and why.

  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	7/1/2024 to 6/30/2027

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