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The MIT Press Podcast

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Interviews with authors of MIT Press books.

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As much of daily life migrates online, broadband—high-speed internet connectivity—has become a necessity. The widespread lack of broadband in rural America has created a stark urban–rural digital divide. In Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural... more

In Crowded Out: The True Costs of Crowdfunding Healthcare (MIT Press, 2024), Dr. Nora Kenworthy presents an eye-opening investigation into charitable crowdfunding for healthcare in the United States—and the consequences of allowing healthcare access ... more

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AI’s impact on democracy will go far beyond headline-grabbing political deepfakes and automated misinformation. Everywhere it will be used, it will create risks and opportunities to shake up long-... more

Dr. Lily Hseuh is trained as an economist and public policy scholar, and is an associate professor in Economics and Public Policy in the School of Public Affairs, at Arizona State University.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Christopher Ali
Associate professor at the University of Virginia in the Department of Media Studies
University of Virginia
Episode: Christopher Ali, "Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural Connectivity" (MIT, 2021)
Dr. Nora Kenworthy
Professor in the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the University of Washington, Bothell, trained in public health and medical anthropology.
University of Washington, Bothell
Episode: Nora Kenworthy, "Crowded Out: The True Costs of Crowdfunding Healthcare" (MIT Press, 2024)
Dr. Oksana Sarkisova
Research fellow at Blinken Open Sight Archives, historian and sociologist, expert in visual material and documentary cinema.
Central European University
Episode: Oksana Sarkisova and Olga Shevchenko "In Visible Presence: Soviet Afterlives in Family Photos" (MIT Press, 2023)
Dr. Olga Shevchenko
Sociologist at Williams College, specializing in memory, photography, and sociology of culture.
Williams College
Episode: Oksana Sarkisova and Olga Shevchenko "In Visible Presence: Soviet Afterlives in Family Photos" (MIT Press, 2023)
Carlotta Darò
Author of "The Architecture of the Wire: Infrastructures of Telecommunication"
MIT Press
Episode: Carlotta Daro, "The Architecture of the Wire: Infrastructures of Telecommunication" (MIT Press, 2025)
Dr. Susan Erikson
An anthropologist by training and an expert in the political economy of health.
MIT Press
Episode: Susan Erikson, "Investable! When Pandemic Risk Meets Speculative Finance" (MIT Press, 2025)
Julien Mailland
Associate Professor of Media Management, Law and Policy at the Media School of Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington
Episode: Julien Mailland on "The Game That Never Ends: How Lawyers Shape the Videogame Industry"
Dr. Cat Dawson
An art historian and gender and sexuality studies scholar
Author of Monumental, published by MIT Press
Episode: Cat Dawson, "Monumental: How a New Generation of Artists Is Shaping the Memorial Landscape" (MIT Press, 2025)
Chris Bernhardt
Professor of Mathematics at Fairfield University and author of 'Beautiful Math'
MIT Press
Episode: Chris Bernhardt, "Beautiful Math: The Surprisingly Simple Ideas behind the Digital Revolution in How We Live, Work, and Communicate" (MIT Press, 2024)

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Dr. Miranda Melcher
One of the hosts, focusing on various topics including literature and academia.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Insightful podcast from MIT

    MIT Press remains on the cutting edge of human thought: not just trendy buzz words like “artificial intelligence,” but rather on the cutting edge of concepts across the humanities. Tune in…you won’t regret it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TagBerg
    United States6 months ago
  • Good concepts, poor production

    I would expect MIT to have a well produced podcast. While the content is interesting the sound quality and audio from the host is VERY sub-par.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Scott, not a bot
    Australia2 years ago
  • the Director’s Cut

    Magnificent insight into the production of texts…like a Director’s Cut with critic’s commentary.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Le Matrix
    United States5 years ago
  • Amazing

    Literally the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zizekluver1994
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • So great to see this podcast up and running again!

    This was one of the first great publisher podcasts so it was a shame when it went quiet a while back, wonderful to see it up and running again now and going from strength to strength!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katie.Stileman
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Christopher Ali, "Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural Connectivity" (MIT, 2021)
Q: What does broadband localism mean, and how important is it?
Broadband localism is about community ownership and local solutions to broadband access. It's essential for fostering competition and trust within local communities.
Christopher Ali, "Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural Connectivity" (MIT, 2021)
Q: Could you talk a bit more about those party lines in the history of telephony?
Farmers would use a single line that connected entire villages, allowing everyone to hear each other, which was a way for rural communities to have connectivity.
Christopher Ali, "Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural Connectivity" (MIT, 2021)
Q: How did you become involved with this project on Farm Fresh Broadband focusing on rural broadband?
I realized that there was not a lot of scholarship on rural broadband and started looking into regulations and policies governing local communication.
Nora Kenworthy, "Crowded Out: The True Costs of Crowdfunding Healthcare" (MIT Press, 2024)
Q: Is money the only success metric we can look at in crowdfunding?
While many seek financial support, individuals often also want social connections and emotional support through their campaigns. However, the success of feeling connected can be hampered by feelings of shame and the pressure to present only positive narratives.
Nora Kenworthy, "Crowded Out: The True Costs of Crowdfunding Healthcare" (MIT Press, 2024)
Q: To what extent do crowdfunding platforms democratize access to support and health care?
Crowdfunding has changed charity practices but does not necessarily democratize it. Certain individuals are more likely to be seen as legitimate recipients of aid, leading to significant disparities in who receives support.

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