Story in the Public Square

Interviews with storytellers about their creative processes and how their stories help shape public understanding of important issues.

Schedule

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    Story in the Public Square

    Marietje Schaake

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Scholar and former European Parliament member Marietje Schaake talks about how tech companies take on the functions of government, threatening the health of democracies around the world.
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    Story in the Public Square

    Marietje Schaake

    Thursday
    Apr 3

    30 Minutes

    Scholar and former European Parliament member Marietje Schaake talks about how tech companies take on the functions of government, threatening the health of democracies around the world.
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    Alice Marwick

    Sunday
    Apr 6

    30 Minutes

    Media scholar Alice Marwick explains how traditional media has changed due to the rise of social media influencers.
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    Alia Dastagir

    Thursday
    Apr 10

    30 Minutes

    Journalist Alia Dastagir talks about the physical and mental health consequences of verbal online attacks.
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    Story in the Public Square

    Alia Dastagir

    Thursday
    Apr 10

    30 Minutes

    Journalist Alia Dastagir talks about the physical and mental health consequences of verbal online attacks.
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    Pete Hammond

    Sunday
    Apr 13

    30 Minutes

    Columnist and film critic Pete Hammond offers insights on the contenders for the Academy Awards.
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    Keon West

    Thursday
    Apr 17

    30 Minutes

    Keon West addresses the reality of racism today.
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    Story in the Public Square

    Keon West

    Thursday
    Apr 17

    30 Minutes

    Keon West addresses the reality of racism today.

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