Episode 1 focuses on the conflict between then-mayor Kevin White, Judge Arthur Garrity, and then-president Gerald Ford, including the standoff over sending federal troops to enforce bussing in Boston. Following the audioplay, we will bring you a panel moderated by scholar and Facing History-affiliated teacher Neema Avashia featuring Bishop John Borders III, Dr. Karilyn Crockett, and Professor Matthew Delmont.

Episode 2: The Editor

Common Ground: In Perspective is a series of short plays and conversations, powered by The Huntington in partnership with Facing History and Ourselves. This series is a companion podcast to The Huntington’s upcoming production of Common Ground Revisited. Written by Kirsten Greenidge and directed by Melia Bensussen, Common Ground Revisited is an adaptation of Anthony Lukas’ 1986 book. This podcast series puts short plays in dialogue with local leaders and scholars to contextualize the history surrounding bussing, school desegregation, education, and opportunity in the city of Boston. At a time where Boston Public Schools are more segregated in 2021 than they were in 1974, Common Ground: In Perspective gives insight on how arrived at the present moment.