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Claudia Smith Brinson
Journalist and author of Stories of Struggle, the Clash over Civil Rights in South Carolina
USC Press / author
Episode: Claudia Smith Brinson, "Stories of Struggle: The Clash over Civil Rights in South Carolina" (U South Carolina Press, 2020)
Steven Thrasher
Journalist and professor; Daniel H. Rennberg Chair of Social Justice and Reporting with Emphasis on Issues Relevant to the LGBTQ Community at Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism
Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism
Episode: Steven W. Thrasher, "The Overseer Class: A Manifesto" (Amistad, 2026)
Justin Randolph
Assistant Professor of History at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Episode: Justin Randolph, "Mississippi Law: Policing and Reform in America’s Jim Crow Countryside (UNC Press, 2026)
Fabio Rojas
Author of From Black Power to Black Studies
Indiana University
Episode: Fabio Rojas, "From Black Power to Black Studies: How a Radical Social Movement Became an Academic Discipline" (JHU Press, 2010)
Will Haygood
Author of The War Within a War, The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home
Knopf (publisher)
Episode: Wil Haygood, "The War within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home" (Knopf, 2026)
Steven Hahn
Professor of History at New York University
New York University
Episode: Terror, Hope, & Exodus: The Testimony of Henry Adams, Freedman
Kidada Williams
Professor of History at Wayne State University
Wayne State University
Episode: Terror, Hope, & Exodus: The Testimony of Henry Adams, Freedman
Angela Simms
Author of Fighting for a Foothold, How Government and Markets Undermine Black Middle Class Suburbia
Author, Fighting for a Foothold
Episode: Fighting for a Foothold: How Government and Markets Undermine Black Middle-Class Suburbia
Lerone A. Martin
Martin Luther King Jr. Centennial Professor in Religious Studies and Director of the MLK Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University
Stanford University MLK Jr. Research and Education Institute
Episode: Lerone Martin, "Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King Jr." (Amistad, 2026)

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Michael Stauch
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Miranda Melcher
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4.6 out of 5 stars from 211 ratings
  • They always feature my fav scholars and thinkers

    Anytime I’m looking to learn more about a new author that I️ come across, chances are, they’ve already been interviewed by you all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @bodegaautumn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Varied and interesting

    So many excellent authors discuss their books on this podcast that I wouldn’t have found out about otherwise. Thank you for this great channel of information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sol na Laje
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Host needs moderation work

    First, honor and excitement for this podcast — Listened to the “Silencing the Past” Trouillot episode which brought together some stellar scholars to a round table to discuss the impact of the text in our recent years, in and following 2020. Interspersed between scholars’ remarks about the text or social events, McNeil might chime in, “that’s really interesting” or “wow, that’s incredible” or but added so very little in the way of building, or drawing connections between ideas, I found myself sk... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    technique over topics
    United States3 years ago
  • Really

    Are there African Americans who write books on African American history? Really!?!? Do better or end this.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Clone B.
    United States3 years ago
  • 15 January 2023

    Very informative, thank you.

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    😉💙🙃
    United States3 years ago

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They always feature my fav scholars and thinkers
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Important show, but........
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Justin Randolph, "Mississippi Law: Policing and Reform in America’s Jim Crow Countryside (UNC Press, 2026)
Q: Do you start with a particular case or story, and how did that shape the book's focus on the state as a jurisdiction?
Yes. The origin story in 2012, based on an NEH-funded oral history project in Clay County, led to framing the state as a central jurisdiction and connected the local to national archival threads, shaping the narrative arc around state policing and reform.
Alice Echols, "Black Power, White Heat: From Solidarity Politics to Radical Chic" (Oxford UP, 2026)
Q: Can you explain what made SNCC unique among civil rights groups and how that shaped its approach to interracial work?
SNCC was notable for its interracial leadership and insistence on not letting White donors or outsiders dictate strategy; it emphasized Black-led organizing, direct engagement in Black communities, and a youth-driven, participatory democracy that required all participants to stake themselves in the struggle.
Benjamin Y. Fong and Paul Prescod, "Rustin's Challenge" (2026)
Q: What inspired you to assemble Rustin's writings with contemporary commentaries in this volume?
We wanted to situate Rustin's mid-60s and 70s critiques within today's left debates—showing how his emphasis on labor, economics, and coalitions can still illuminate current organizing challenges and strategies.
Rawlston Williams, "The Caribbean Cookbook" (Phaidon Press, 2026)
Q: Before we go into the cookbook, one of the questions I ask every guest is to reflect on your life and tell a moment of self-doubt and also name your greatest accomplishment.
The guest discusses ongoing self-doubt but emphasizes resilience, recalling childhood challenges, and highlights shaping influence of family and career milestones, including the move to the United States and later achievements in opening and growing his culinary ventures.
Michael W. Tuck, "The Castle Slaves of the Gambia River: A Creole Community in the Eighteenth Century Atlantic World" (Brill, 2026)
Q: What drew you to study the Castle Slaves on James Island and what sources most shaped your narrative?
I was struck by the possibility of turning scattered archival fragments into a fuller story of a community rather than individual profiles. The material—names, wages, housing layouts, and punishments—allowed me to reconstruct daily life and resistance, not just enslaved status, which is essential for a more complete Atlantic history.

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This program features in-depth conversations with scholars and authors about newly published research across African American studies, with a strong emphasis on history, race, culture, and social justice. Episodes typically center on a single book or research project, weaving archival material, historical context, and contemporary relevance. A notable edge is the focus on Atlanta-centered histories, Black liberalism, racialized space, and the intersections of culture, policy, and activism, often highlighting how scholarly work connects to public policy and community impact. The format often blends rigorous scholarly discussion with accessible storytelling, making it valuable for researchers, students, and professionals seeking well-cited pe... more

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