Story in the Public Square

News & Politics Podcasts

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...

Episodes

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

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