Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood classics with the added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary!
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Comedian & pop culture critic Jolenta Greenberg has a theory: reality TV isn’t ruining culture - it is culture. Join her and a cast of sharp, funny guests as they dig into the details behind the drama and unpack why we can’t get enough of those iconic scenes and unforgettable characters. This is the place for highbrow conversations about “lowbrow” TV All seasons By the Book & How to Be Fine are also in this feed. To hear back episodes, just scroll down!
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The first book club in a podcast; breakdowns and book reviews with hosts Paige and Cliff.
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"Bookreporter Talks To" is a podcast from The Book Report Network where we host in-depth conversations with authors about the books that we love. We know authors cannot travel everywhere, so we want to bring them to you, wherever YOU may be.
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Jeff Pearlman's weekly in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation with a writer on writing. Available here and on iTunes
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Monthly review of a book we read. Cover art photo provided by Teo Duldulao on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@teowithacamera
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ Fo ...
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Catman and pet semetary
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Book report due on February 25th Cover art photo provided by Daniel Olah on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@danesduet
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Smart Girls. Dumb Jokes. Spicy Books.
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Zineb's final spoken language project for term 1. Cover art photo provided by David Tran on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@trandavid
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A passage from the book Second Skin by Jessica Wollman, explaining why I chose the passage and why it matters to the book.
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The Book Report is a weekly literary talk show presented by the Millions, and hosted by Michael Schaub and Janet Potter.
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3rd grade oral book reports
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A podcast where two weirdo thirtysomethings take turns introducing the other to a formative book from childhood.
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All Things Cryptid is the ultimate scary story podcast. Growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest VA I've had more than my fair share of things that go bump in the night. As a child every book report was on ghost stories and my natural obsession of the unexplained quickly grew with me to other crypids as well. I look forward to diving deeper into the unexplained with you and hosting different friends along the way.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges interviews a wide array of authors, journalists, artists and cultural figures on complex topics of history, politics and war.
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Two women, Jess and Angela, that both love a good book and a strong drink. Listen as we drunkenly, and likely inaccurately, review some of our favorite and not so favorite books.
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Perspectives and reflections on the writing and publishing life. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a writer, bookseller, digital publishing advocate, professional speaker, and publishing consultant explores inclusive and collaborative opportunities for writers and book publishing professionals via interviews, discussions, and reflections about the industry. (Mark's personal website is www.markleslie.ca)
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Whether it's out-of-print, out of reach, or has never been released, we revisit the lost classics on Missing Media Blues.
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What is the life of a book seller? Find out with Darren Winston, owner of Darren Winston's Fine Books in Sharon, Connecticut
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This is my podcast!
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Podcast by Jon-David Wells
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Starting Sunday Oct 4th, 2020, Join us as we discuss The Meaning of Mariah Carey chapter by chapter. Subscribe now for notifications. Artwork by Sean Marks @seanny_m
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Interviews with my favorite book characters.
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Think 'Meet the Press', but gayer. This News is So Gay is a weekly LGBTQ+ reporters roundtable, featuring a rotating panel of LGBTQ+ journalists from across the country covering national hot-button queer news and views. Substantive yet entertaining, our weekly episodes will keep you in the know on all the latest news from those actually covering what's going down.
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Book Look is a fun sibling podcast where host Sophie sits down with her brother Harrison to talk about the books he’s been reading. Each episode dives into the story’s genre, setting, characters, and big plot twists—plus Harrison’s honest take on what he liked (or didn’t!). With Sophie’s questions and Harrison’s answers, listeners get a kid’s-eye view of popular books in a way that’s entertaining, thoughtful, and easy to follow. Whether you’re a student looking for book ideas or just love he ...
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Not Your Average Book Report, hosted by Sam and Sarah Scott, is a whimsical podcast exploring children's literature. With a down-to-earth approach (meaning as much laughter as possible), they hope to inspire meaningful conversations for both kids and adults inviting everyone to never lose the childlike joy of reading.
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BDR is, Finally, an honest Comic Book podcast with edge and FUN! The Sole reason I started the show was that I didn't like any Comic podcast out there! "This comic is awesome! Oh, I didn't tell you I'm paid to say that?" UGH! I give you my Top 5 comics every week along with my pick of the week (nobody is paying me to say SHIT!) Plus I keep you caught up with all the cool and RELEVANT comic book news. I LOVE comics. Give my show a listen and I'll prove it, AND you'll probably gonna have a lau ...
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Interviews with Authors about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
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Welcome to Roxy Podcast! Read a whole book without reading it! Easily do your book report without spending an hour reading one! Knowing all the facts and things that happened without all that reading! Roxy podcast is: Gather information with no reading.
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THC is an interview-based show that seeks to explore esoteric, bizarre, alternative, and sometimes taboo topics with the best researchers and authors in the game.
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This is my book report
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Murder Closet is a podcast whose goal was to write a book in a year. So far we have written two books in a year. Each season is a new book. The podcast is a combination of reading the first draft and an exploration of how to write and publish a novel. We have lots of fun getting started as new podcasters and the sound improves. The first season is about THE CROWS DAUGHTER. Two current murders at Project Omega, a secret government compound in the desert of California seem to possibly be relat ...
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Murray Feldman's consumer business reports heard on WWJ Newsradio 950.
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Join two professional editors, Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle, on The Editing Podcast for a regular exploration of practical tips and guidance for editors and proofreaders who want to improve their practice and grow their businesses.
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In this series, the Founder of the book review platform, The Book Reporter, Upasana Luthra, reviews two books in each podcast. Upasana dissects the rich literary heritage of the world, with a no-holds-barred review of books she has consciously chosen. She brings to you the best books you can read, while you stay home. An adherent reader, she reviews books of all genres while giving out a message of reading more and more. Podcast produced by Podsters.
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Book reports n stuff
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Want to listen to all the Eat.Geek.Play podcasts? Subscribe to out main feed here to get all our podcast about comic books, music and the geek lifestyle.
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In each episode we dive into a different figure or event in Human history. An in depth book report with humorous relief from Minneapolis based comics.
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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Sharyl Attkisson is a nonpartisan investigative journalist, five-time Emmy Award winner and recipient of the Edward R. Murrow award for investigative reporting. She is the New York Times bestselling author of "The Smear," "Stonewalled," "Slanted," and "Follow the Science." She is managing editor of the Sun. morning national TV news program “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson.” Find out why her podcasts and Tedx talks have received many millions of views. Do your own research. Make up your ow ...
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Welcome back to the Ruinous Love Series, today we are covering Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver. This is spoiler full, so don't say we didn't warn you. We would love to know your thoughts and any book recommendations you may have for us, email at [email protected] If you could rate or review us, any feedback would be awesome. Live, Laugh, Mort…
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THC+ Book Report | Nobody’s Girl: The Virginia Giuffre Memoir
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I had read Virginia Giuffre’s memoire over the Thanksgiving weekend, and wanted to highlight some of the underreported aspects of her life story. I am definitely in the camp of getting Epstein fatigue, so I understand if this isn’t an exciting first pick. It was easy to reference my highlights and go from there, so I went for it. If not now, when? …
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Scott Feinberg, “The Hollywood Reporter’s 100 Greatest Film Books of All Time” (2023)
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In the October 12, 2023 issue of The Hollywood Reporter, Scott Feinberg offered an annotated list of the 100 greatest film books of all time. Drawing on a jury of 322 people who make, study, and are otherwise connected to the movies, Feinberg assembled an annotated list that reads like the ultimate film study syllabus. In this interview, Dan Moran …
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Reporting on Ongoing Book Bans and Ever-Present HIV Stigma
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2025 was quite the year! What are some stories that we’re carrying with us as we leave the year behind? Where is the latest round of book banning in the United States taking place? And how is HIV stigma affecting online dating? Joining us for these stories and more: Investigative journalist and lead designer at Uncloseted Media, Sam Donndelinger Se…
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Erik Kramer Former NFL QB, author of "The Ultimate Comeback"
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On attempting to take his own life with a gun—and living to tell. On the tragic loss of a son. On why Rodney Peete is cooler than Andre Ware and whether he could still throw NFL passes. On finding meaning in life.
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Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism with Thea Riofrancos
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Lithium, a crucial input in the batteries powering electric vehicles, has the potential to save the world from climate change. But even green solutions come at a cost. Mining lithium is environmentally destructive. We therefore confront a dilemma: Is it possible to save the world by harming it in the process? Having spent over a decade researching …
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Erica Brown, "Ecclesiastes and the Search for Meaning" (Maggid, 2023)
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Ecclesiastes has long been viewed as the great existential work of the Hebrew Bible, containing the famous cry "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity." As part of a search for enduring meaning, it questions the nature of work, mortality, happiness, justice, goodness, and life itself. Abounding with careful observations, disappointments, and insights, E…
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Theodore J. Karamanski, "Great Lake: An Unnatural History of Lake Michigan" (U Michigan Press, 2026)
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Theodore Karamanski joins fellow Lake Michigan enthusiast Jana Byars to talk about his new book, Great Lake: An Unnatural History of Lake Michigan. Looking down from outer space a vast expanse of blue appears in the heart of North America. Of the magnificent chain of inland seas, only one of those bodies of water--Lake Michigan--is entirely within …
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Mike Jay, "Psychonauts: Drugs and the Making of the Modern Mind" (Yale UP, 2023)
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Mike Jay's Psychonauts: Drugs and the Making of the Modern Mind (Yale UP, 2023) is a provocative and original history of the scientists and writers, artists and philosophers who took drugs to explore the hidden regions of the mind. Until the twentieth century, scientists investigating the effects of drugs on the mind did so by experimenting on them…
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Miriam Udel, "Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children's Literature" (Princeton UP, 2025)
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As migration carried Yiddish to several continents during the long twentieth century, an increasingly global community of speakers and readers clung to Jewish heritage while striving to help their children make sense of their lives as Jews in the modern world. In her book, Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children's Literature (Princeton U…
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T. R. Johnson, "New Orleans: A Writer's City" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
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New Orleans is an indispensable element of America's national identity. As one of the most fabled cities in the world, it figures in countless novels, short stories, poems, plays, and films, as well as in popular lore and song. T. R. Johnson's book New Orleans: A Writer's City (Cambridge UP, 2023) provides detailed discussions of all of the most si…
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Chris Dietz, "Self-Declaration in the Legal Recognition of Gender" (Routledge, 2022)
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Self-Declaration in the Legal Recognition of Gender (Routledge, 2023) is a socio-legal study that offers a critique of what it means to self-declare with regard to legal gender. Based on empirical research conducted in Denmark, the book engages in some of the most controversial issues surrounding trans and gender diverse rights. The theoretical ana…
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Peter Frankopan, "The Earth Transformed: An Untold History" (Knopf, 2023)
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The Earth Transformed. An Untold History (Knopf, 2023) is a captivating and informative book that reveals how climate change has been a driving force behind the development and decline of civilizations across the centuries. The author, Peter Frankopan, takes readers on a journey through history, showcasing how natural phenomena such as volcanic eru…
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Alexa Hagerty, "Still Life with Bones: Genocide, Forensics, and What Remains" (Crown, 2023)
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In Still Life with Bones: Genocide, Forensics, and What Remains (Crown, 2023), anthropologist Alexa Hagerty learns to see the dead body with a forensic eye. She examines bones for marks of torture and fatal wounds—hands bound by rope, machete cuts—and also for signs of identity: how life shapes us down to the bone. A weaver is recognized from the t…
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Helen J. Nicholson, "Women and the Crusades" (Oxford UP, 2023)
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The crusade movement needed women: their money, their prayer support, their active participation, and their inspiration. Helen J. Nicholson's book Women and the Crusades (Oxford UP, 2023) surveys women's involvement in medieval crusading between the second half of the eleventh century, when Pope Gregory VII first proposed a penitential military exp…
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Susanna Elm, "The Importance of Being Gorgeous: Gender and Christian Imperial Rule in Late Antiquity" (U California Press, 2025)
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In this (open-access) book, Susanna Elm radically changes our understanding of imperial rule in the later Roman Empire. As she shows, the so-called eastern decadence of the Emperor Theodosius and his successors was in fact a calculated revolution in masculinity and the representation of imperial power. Here, the emperor's hard yet soft, mature yet …
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Miriam Udel, "Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children's Literature" (Princeton UP, 2025)
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As migration carried Yiddish to several continents during the long twentieth century, an increasingly global community of speakers and readers clung to Jewish heritage while striving to help their children make sense of their lives as Jews in the modern world. In her book, Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children's Literature (Princeton U…
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Happy New Year!! Today we have lots of new releases!!! We have got books from Shantel Tessier, HD Carlton and more. If you have any questions or comments we would love to hear from you at [email protected] Live Laugh Mortal Trash Send us a textBy Charlie & Danielle
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EP 453 - Celebrating Eight Years, 452 Episodes and One Simple Truth
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Mark reflects on the anniversary of the first episode of this podcast, which took place on Jan 5, 2018. Links of Interest: EP 001 - New Year, New Reflections Substack Article: Eight Years, 452 Episodes, and One Simple Truth Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouT…
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Thomas J. Mazanec, "Poet-Monks: The Invention of Buddhist Poetry in Late Medieval China" (Cornell UP, 2024)
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Poet-Monks focuses on the literary and religious practices of Buddhist poet-monks in Tang-dynasty China to propose an alternative historical arc of medieval Chinese poetry. Combining large-scale quantitative analysis with close readings of important literary texts, Thomas J. Mazanec describes how Buddhist poet-monks, who first appeared in the latte…
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Thomas J. Mazanec, "Poet-Monks: The Invention of Buddhist Poetry in Late Medieval China" (Cornell UP, 2024)
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Poet-Monks focuses on the literary and religious practices of Buddhist poet-monks in Tang-dynasty China to propose an alternative historical arc of medieval Chinese poetry. Combining large-scale quantitative analysis with close readings of important literary texts, Thomas J. Mazanec describes how Buddhist poet-monks, who first appeared in the latte…
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Kelsey Klotz, "Dave Brubeck and the Performance of Whiteness" (Oxford UP, 2023)
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How can we—jazz fans, musicians, writers, and historians—understand the legacy and impact of a musician like Dave Brubeck? It is undeniable that Brubeck leveraged his fame as a jazz musician and status as a composer for social justice causes, and in doing so, held to a belief system that, during the civil rights movement, modeled a progressive appr…
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Lesley Nicole Braun, "Congo's Dancers: Women and Work in Kinshasa" (U Wisconsin Press, 2023)
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Today I spoke with Lesley Nicole Braun to talk about her new book on Congo's dancers. Dance music plays a central role in the cultural, social, religious, and family lives of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Among the various genres popular in the capital city of Kinshasa, Congolese rumba occupies a special place and can be count…
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Robert D. Bland, "Requiem for Reconstruction: Black Countermemory and the Legacy of the Lowcountry's Lost Political Generation" (UNC Press, 2026)
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The promise of Reconstruction sparked a transformative era in American history as free and newly emancipated Black Americans sought to redefine their place in a nation still grappling with the legacy of slavery. Often remembered as a period of failed progressive change that gave way to Jim Crow and second-class citizenship, Reconstruction’s tragic …
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Paul J. Gutacker, "The Old Faith in a New Nation: American Protestants and the Christian Past" (Oxford UP, 2023)
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Conventional wisdom holds that tradition and history meant little to nineteenth-century American Protestants, who relied on common sense and "the Bible alone." The Old Faith in a New Nation: American Protestants and the Christian Past (Oxford UP, 2023) challenges this portrayal by recovering evangelical engagement with the Christian past. Even when…
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What happens when liberalism stops feeling like a victory and starts feeling like an exhaustion?
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In this episode of International Horizons, RBI Director (acting) Eli Karetny speaks with philosopher Alexandre Lefebvre about liberalism not merely as a political doctrine, but as a lived way of life. Against the backdrop of rising populism, nationalism, and post-liberal regimes, Lefebvre revisits the liberal tradition—from Locke and Mill to Rawls …
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Jason Isralowitz, "Nothing to Fear: Alfred Hitchcock and the Wrong Men" (Fayetteville Mafia Press, 2023)
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In 1956, Alfred Hitchcock focused his lens on an issue that cuts to the heart of our criminal justice system: the risk of wrongful conviction. The result was The Wrong Man, a bracing drama based on the real-life false arrest of Queens musician Christopher “Manny” Balestrero. Manny's ordeal is part of a larger story of other miscarriages of justice …
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David Morris, "Stealing The Future: Sam Bankman-Fried, Elite Fraud, and the Cult of Techno-Utopia" (Watkins Media, 2025)
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Stealing the Future is the first book to tell the true and full story of Sam Bankman-Fried and his historic crimes. It chronicles the $11 billion FTX fraud with the detail and nuance of a financial fraud expert and cryptocurrency insider – but unlike any book before it, it also traces the ideas that enabled the crime. “Effective Altruism” and relat…
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Florentine Koppenborg, "Japan's Nuclear Disaster and the Politics of Safety Governance" (Cornell UP, 2023)
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Florentine Koppenborg’s Japan’s Nuclear Disaster and the Politics of Safety Governance (Cornell UP, 2023) begins with the understated observation that the triple disaster of March 2011 “exposed severe deficiencies in Japan’s nuclear safety governance.” This is the starting point for the rather curious story of the regulatory reforms taken up in the…
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Adam S. Ferziger. "Agents of Change: American Jews and the Transformation of Israeli Judaism" (NYU Press, 2025)
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In this episode Drora Arussy speaks with historian Adam S. Ferziger about his latest book, Agents of Change: American Jews and the Transformation of Israeli Judaism (New York University Press, 2025). Ferziger, a professor at Bar-Ilan University and one of the leading voices in the study of modern religious movements, offers a compelling exploration…
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