Ep. 104 | Originally aired: February 4-5, 2017

How we play and how we teach our children to play are tremendously important narratives in public life. This week’s guest, Jonathan Alexandratos, argues that “toys are texts,” and we should read them with the same analytical eye we bring to books, movies, songs, and other media.

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Ep. 104 | Originally aired: February 4-5, 2017 How we play and how we teach our children to play are tremendously important narratives in public life. This week’s guest, Jonathan Alexandratos, argues that “toys are texts,” and we should read them with the same analytical eye we bring to books, movies, songs, and other media. Learn more.

Jonathan Alexandratos says toys r texts and they shape our culture

<p>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<br>moves beyond traditional public affairs programming to consider the impact of narrative and storytelling on public life today.</p>

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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.

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Jonathan Alexandratos says toys r texts and they shape our culture

Jonathan Alexandratos says toys r texts and they shape our culture