You are what you eat with Korsha Wilson
Air Dates: November 17-18, 2018 “You are what you eat” is an expression every grade school student has heard—either as a boast or as a taunt. Guest, Korsha Wilson says that “what we eat, what we cook, and the meals we share can tell us a lot about race, access, privilege, heritage, and culture.” Korsha Wilson writes about food, food media, race, class and more. “I’m especially fascinated by how … Read More
Teja Arboleda on “Story in the Pubic Square”
Air Dates: February 3-4, 2018 For generations, one of the central stories of American identity has been that our diversity is our strength. That story is being openly challenged by those who see America’s changing demographics as a threat. Teja Arboleda uses storytelling to celebrate diversity and challenge those who would dismiss its value. Teja Arboleda is the president of Entertaining Diversity, Inc. which focuses on diversity and inclusion programming … Read More
August, 2016: “White House Chronicle: Story in the Public Square”
This weekend, “White House Chronicle: Story in the Public Square” hosts Jim Ludes and G. Wayne Miller welcome ESPN’s Raina Kelley to the show. Kelley is the managing editor of ESPN’s new site, The Undefeated, a content initiative focused on the intersection of sports, race and culture. The site features in-depth reporting, commentary and insight on race and culture through the lens of sports. Kelley delves into the tensions and … Read More
Incarceration policy: What works vs. what’s “right”
Why are we Americans so eager to put each other in jail? A new report from the Pell Center (Salve Regina University, Newport, RI) explores the contrasts between U.S. incarceration policy and how other countries handle jail time. The report paints a shocking picture of a country that imprisons people at a far, far higher rate than others do: About 7 in 1000 Americans are in prison, while our closest … Read More