Story in the Public Square

Jim Ludes, G. Wayne Miller

Booking Overview

This weekly interview series examines storytelling, public affairs, and the effect of narratives on public life, typically featuring scholars, journalists, historians, ethicists, and senior institutional leaders. Credible pitches include public intellectuals and subject-matter experts with authoritative perspectives on policy, society, history, technology, health, or journalism; booking difficulty is high because guests generally have substantial professional credentials and a clear public-interest angle.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

erin.barry@salve.edu

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Host

Jim Ludes - Executive director of the Pell Center at Salve Regina University.

G. Wayne Miller - Award-winning journalist and author associated with the Pell Center’s Story in the Public Square program.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Established scholars, award-winning journalists, historians, ethicists, physicians, senior academic or institutional leaders, and other recognized subject-matter experts with a strong public-interest perspective.

Required Achievements:

Authoritative research or scholarship, Leadership of major academic, medical, or cultural institutions, Award-winning journalism or published books, Recognized expertise on consequential public-affairs issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Tamryn Spruill - The Wnba’s History, Visibility, Fair Pay, Racism, Sexism, Anti-lgbtq Bias, And The Athletes Who Helped Build The League.

Carissa Véliz - Artificial Intelligence, Forecasting The Future, And The Difference Between Prediction And Truth.

Cheryl L. Willman - Cancer’s Global Impact, Research, Improving Outcomes, And Bettering Patients’ Lives.

Katie S. Sanders - Peter Ortiz’s Military Service And Daring Exploits Behind Enemy Lines During World War Ii.

Nicholas Reynolds - Peter Ortiz’s Military Service And Daring Exploits Behind Enemy Lines During World War Ii.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Affairs, Journalism, History, Artificial Intelligence

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Story in the Public Square

Eric Deggans on the pitfalls of "argument culture" in public discourse

October 13, 2026

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.

Tamryn Spruill on the WNBA's Fight for Visibility, Fair Pay, and Respect

October 07, 2026

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.

Carissa Véliz envisions our future with AI

September 22, 2026

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.

Frequently asked questions

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Story in the Public Square

How do I get in touch with Story in the Public Square?

Story in the Public Square is hosted by Jim Ludes and G. Wayne Miller. Its publicly listed email is erin.barry@salve.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Story in the Public Square?

The publicly listed email for Story in the Public Square: erin.barry@salve.edu.

How many listeners does Story in the Public Square have?

Podseeker estimates Story in the Public Square reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Story in the Public Square?

Story in the Public Square typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established scholars, award-winning journalists, historians, ethicists, physicians, senior academic or institutional leaders, and other recognized subject-matter experts with a strong public-interest perspective. Common among recent guests: Authoritative research or scholarship; Leadership of major academic, medical, or cultural institutions; Award-winning journalism or published books. Recent guests include Tamryn Spruill, Carissa Véliz, and Cheryl L. Willman.

How hard is it to get booked on Story in the Public Square?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Story in the Public Square cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Affairs, Journalism, History, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

erin.barry@salve.edu

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