In Conversation: An OUP Podcast

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Allison Powers, "Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law" (Oxford UP, 2024)

Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law (Oxford UP, 2024) by Dr. Allison Powers offers a new history of the emergence of the United States as a global power-one shaped as much by attempts to insulate th... more

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Jane Ohlmeyer, "Making Empire: Ireland, Imperialism, and the Early Modern World" (Oxford UP, 2023)

Empire and imperial frameworks, policies, practices, and cultures have shaped the history of the world for the last two millennia. It is nation states that are the blip on the historical horizon. Making Empire: Ireland, Imperialism, and the Early Mod... more

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Josh Milburn, "Food, Justice, and Animals: Feeding the World Respectfully" (Oxford UP, 2023)

How would we eat if animals had rights? A standard assumption is that our food systems would be plant-based. But maybe we should reject this assumption. Indeed, this book argues that a future non-vegan food system would be permissible on an animal ri... more

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Mark Thomas Edwards, "Walter Lippmann: American Skeptic, American Pastor" (Oxford UP, 2023)

Walter Lippmann was arguably the most recognized and respected political journalist of the twentieth century. His "Today and Tomorrow" columns attracted a global readership of well over ten million. Lippmann was the author of numerous books, includin... more

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Episode: Thomas Zeitzoff, "No Option But Sabotage: The Radical Environmental Movement and the Climate Crisis" (Oxford UP, 2026)

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Episode: Bridget Salmon and Andrew Godley, "The Making of the Modern Supermarket: Self-Service Adoption in British Food Retailing, 1950-1975" (Oxford UP, 2025)

Ellen Clarke

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John Rudolph

Distinguished Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Episode: John L. Rudolph, "Why We Teach Science (and Why We Should)" (Oxford UP, 2023)

Betty Boyd Caroli

Historian and author of A Slumless America

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Episode: Betty Boyd Caroli, "A Slumless America: Mary K. Simkhovitch and the Dream of Affordable Housing" (Oxford UP, 2026)

George Fisher

Judge John Crown Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and author

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Episode: George Fisher, "Beware Euphoria: The Moral Roots and Racial Myths of America's War on Drugs" (Oxford UP, 2024)

Christopher Lynch

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David M. Henkin, "Out of the Ballpark: How to Think about Baseball" (Oxford UP, 2026)

Q: What is the significance of Jackie Robinson's legacy beyond baseball?

Henkin argues that Robinson's integration into MLB was a significant early event in the broader Civil Rights Movement in America, symbolizing progress toward inclusion.

David M. Henkin, "Out of the Ballpark: How to Think about Baseball" (Oxford UP, 2026)

Q: How did baseball find its way to Japan and Cuba?

Henkin discusses that, while U.S. influence played a role, the local cultural adoption and unique contexts, such as Japanese imperial efforts and Cuba's early enthusiasm, were crucial for baseball's popularity in these countries.

David M. Henkin, "Out of the Ballpark: How to Think about Baseball" (Oxford UP, 2026)

Q: Why has the myth of Abner Doubleday persisted in baseball history?

Henkin explains that the myth is linked to baseball promoters wanting to establish the game as authentically American, distancing it from its foreign origins, particularly from England.

David M. Henkin, "Out of the Ballpark: How to Think about Baseball" (Oxford UP, 2026)

Q: How did you find yourself writing about baseball?

Henkin's drive to write about baseball stemmed from both his fascination with the game and his background in 19th-century American history, which revealed various aspects of baseball related to urban culture and spectator interest.

Manchán Magan, "Thirty-Two Words for Field: Lost Words of the Irish Landscape" (Chelsea Green, 2026)

Q: Can you give us a few examples of the thirty-two words for field?

There are many words, including Machara (an open field) and Cáirín (a field with a fairy fort in it).

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Featuring insightful conversations with authors affiliated with Oxford University Press, this podcast dives into a diverse range of topics primarily centered around literature, arts, and history. Each episode includes interviews where authors discuss their latest books, exploring significant themes and ideas that resonate through their works. This series provides listeners not only with a deeper understanding of the texts but also the context behind their creation, making it a valuable resource for book lovers and those interested in academic discussions. The podcast is distinctive in that it connects literary analysis with current events and cultural commentary, often shedding light on underrepresented narratives or innovative scholarly pe... more

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