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Interviews with Oxford University Press authors about their books

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In 2012, US President Barack Obama stated that the Syrian government’s use of chemical weapons on its population would cross a red line that would require the US government to reconsider its approach to the civil war then underway in Syria. Syria sub... more

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Katelyn Stauffer, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Georgia, has an excellent new book focusing on how voters and citizens perceive the legitimacy and functionality of political institutions, especially when they think the... more

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Recent Guests

Jeffrey Knopf
Professor of Political Science and co-author of the book
King's College London / Co-author of Coercing Syria on Chemical Weapons
Episode: Matthew Moran et al., "Coercing Syria on Chemical Weapons" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Fatimah Williams
Author of Options for Success, a PhD's Guide to Navigating Career Transitions and Thriving in Your Next Professional Chapter
University of Virginia
Episode: Fatimah Williams, "Options for Success: A PhD's Guide to Navigating Career Transitions and Thriving in Your Next Professional Chapter" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Katie Stauffer
Author of The Politics of Perception, Professor of Political Science
Oxford University Press
Episode: Katelyn E. Stauffer, "The Politics of Perception: How Beliefs About Women’s Inclusion Shape Democratic Legitimacy in the U.S." (Oxford UP, 2025)
Olivier Hein
Author of Borneo, The History of an Enigma
Hurst Publishers
Episode: Olivier Hein, "Borneo: The History of an Enigma" (Hurst, 2026)
Biko Koenig
Author of Worker Centered, Allyship & Action in the Contemporary Labor Movement
Franklin & Marshall College; Research Action
Episode: Biko Koenig, "Worker Centered: Allyship & Action in the Contemporary Labor Movement" (Oxford UP, 2024)
Maud Bracke
Dr. Maud Bracke, Professor of Modern European History, University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow / Oxford University Press (book publisher)
Episode: Maud Anne Bracke, "Reproductive Rights in Modern France: Reproductive Rights in Modern France: Feminism, Contraception, and Abortion, 1950-1980 (Oxford UP, 2025)
Tamara Kay
Professor at University of Pittsburgh, author of Sesame Street Around the World
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Tamara Kay, "Sesame Street Around the World: Culture, Politics, and Transnational Organizational Partnerships" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Jeff Meek
Co-author, Working Class Courtship, Marriage and Divorce in Scotland, 1855–1939
(mentioned as co-author)
Episode: Eleanor Gordon et al., "Working-Class Courtship, Marriage, and Divorce in Scotland, 1855–1939" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Eleanor Gordon
Co-author, Working Class Courtship, Marriage and Divorce in Scotland, 1855–1939
University of Glasgow / University of Edinburgh (implied)
Episode: Eleanor Gordon et al., "Working-Class Courtship, Marriage, and Divorce in Scotland, 1855–1939" (Oxford UP, 2025)

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Dr. Miranda Melcher
Host of scholarly interview formats; frequently appears across New Books Network programs.
Caleb Zakarin
Assistant Editor and CEO/publisher roles within the New Books Network.

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Biko Koenig, "Worker Centered: Allyship & Action in the Contemporary Labor Movement" (Oxford UP, 2024)
Q: How important is truth framing in getting workers and allies involved, and how does it compare to media framing?
Truth framing is essential because organizers must offer a narrative grounded in workers' lived experiences that also empowers them to act. It competes with public frames the media and society push, and the goal is to construct a usable truth that motivates action rather than passive acceptance.
Fatimah Williams, "Options for Success: A PhD's Guide to Navigating Career Transitions and Thriving in Your Next Professional Chapter" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Q: How do anthropology training and field methods translate into consulting and industry roles?
Williams explains that anthropologists bring systems thinking, pattern recognition, and a careful, non-impositional approach to problem-solving, which translates well into organizational development, mergers, and cross-disciplinary work.
Fatimah Williams, "Options for Success: A PhD's Guide to Navigating Career Transitions and Thriving in Your Next Professional Chapter" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Q: What is exploratory interviewing, and who could someone think about doing one of these interviews with?
Exploratory interviewing is about hearing from people in the field to gather information, build rapport, and become a known contact for hiring decisions, with scripts and adaptable formats for different relationships and schedules.
Fatimah Williams, "Options for Success: A PhD's Guide to Navigating Career Transitions and Thriving in Your Next Professional Chapter" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Q: And can you tell us about yourself and how you came to write this third book, Options for Success?
Williams describes wearing many hats as an executive strategist and coach, detailing her journey from the academy to leadership roles in change management, and how blogging and speaking led to developing a seven-step framework that evolved into the book.
Matthew Moran et al., "Coercing Syria on Chemical Weapons" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Q: Can you walk us through a moment in the Syria case that illustrates one of the key factors in action?
A pivotal moment was after the Assad regime used chemical weapons and Obama prepared for a military strike, leading to Russia's cynical but consequential decision to back a deal that would remove chemical weapons and keep Assad in power, signaling how credibility, motivations, and assurances can align to produce a breakthrough.

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This show features in-depth conversations with scholars and authors about their recent books, spanning history, politics, education, and culture. Episodes typically unpack the core arguments, research methods, and historical contexts of the authors' work, often connecting broader themes to contemporary debates in society, governance, and culture. A recurring strength is the way guests blend rigorous scholarship with accessible storytelling, highlighting methodological approaches, archival discoveries, and cross-disciplinary perspectives. The format often includes practical takeaways for researchers, policymakers, and general listeners interested in how historical and political ideas shape current events. A notable pattern is the stable pres... more

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