Story in the Public Square

The Pell Center at Salve Regina University

4.9from 12 ratings

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218
Episodes: 30
Transcribed: 12
Ratings: Weekly
Cadence: 2021
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About Story in the Public Square

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.

Publisher: The Pell Center at Salve Regina University
Category: education · news · society & culture
Language: en
Explicit: Yes
First episode: 9 Nov 2021
Latest episode: 10 Nov 2026

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30 of 218 episodes have a transcript.

10 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Alex Wright on the American newspaper in the 19th century and its parallels to today
Host [Host Name] interviews author Alex Wright about 19th-century American newspapers, revealing local innovation's crucial role and its modern relevance.
3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Miss America, 1968: Micki McElya on the Protest that Redefined the Women's Movement
Historian Micki McElya discusses the 1968 Miss America protest, revealing its pivotal role in redefining the women's movement and its lasting impact on society.
20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Gil Durán on billionaires' massive influence on the government and AI
Author Gil Durán discusses how billionaires' immense wealth and extreme political ideas threaten American democracy in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Story in the Public Square

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Alex Wright
Micki McElya
Gil Durán
Eric Deggans
Tamryn Spruill

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Apple Podcasts (US): 4.9 / 5; 11 ratings
Spotify: 5.0 / 5; 1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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Quality: 90
Social presence: 0
YouTube: 0
Engagement: 85

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The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.

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RSS feed: Last successful check: 10 Nov 2026.
Apple Podcasts ratings (US): Snapshot recorded: 19 Oct 2026.
Spotify ratings: Snapshot recorded: 17 Oct 2026.
Transcript: Generated: 10 Nov 2026.
Advertiser analysis: Analyzed: 10 Nov 2026.

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