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New Books in Communications

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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 ... more

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Who’s in the Room?: A Guide to Public Relations from the Black Professional Perspective (Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2025) has been created to serve as a resource that is both an academic and industry text in public relations practice. The book focuses ... more

News media and pundits too frequently perpetuate the notion that Latinos, both US-born and immigrants, are an invading force bent on destroying the American way of life. Leo R. Chavez challenges the basic tenets of this assumption and other myths of ... more

The Newsmongers unfolds the seedy history of tabloid journalism, from the first printed ‘Strange Newes’ sheets of the sixteenth century to the sensationalism of today’s digital age. The narrative weaves from Regency gossip writers through New York’s ... more

Black women comedians are more visible than ever, performing around the world in physical venues like comedy clubs and festivals, along with appearing in films, streaming specials, and online videos. Across these mediums, humor—and particularly sass—... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Terry Kirby
Senior Lecturer in Journalism at Goldsmiths, University of London and author, with over 40 years of journalism experience.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Episode: Terry Kirby, "The Newsmongers: A History of Tabloid Journalism" (Reaktion Books, 2024)
Leo R. Chavez
Distinguished professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of California Irvine, author of several books including The Latino Threat and Anchor Babies.
University of California Irvine
Episode: Leo R. Chavez, "The Latino Threat: How Alarmist Rhetoric Misrepresents Immigrants, Citizens, and the Nation" (Stanford UP, 2025)
J Finley
Associate Professor of Africana Studies at Pomona College and author of Sass: Black Women's Humor and Humanity
Pomona College
Episode: J Finley, "Sass: Black Women's Humor and Humanity" (UNC Press, 2024)
Amber Day
Professor of Media and Performance Studies at Bryant University
Bryant University
Episode: Amber Day, "Caught in the Crosshairs: Feminist Comedians and the Culture Wars" (Indiana UP, 2025)
Jim Jacobs
Librarian Emeritus at the University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
Episode: James A. Jacobs and James R. Jacobs, "Preserving Government Information: Past, Present, and Future" (Freegovinfo Press, 2025)
James Jacobs
Government Information Librarian at Stanford University Libraries
Stanford University Libraries
Episode: James A. Jacobs and James R. Jacobs, "Preserving Government Information: Past, Present, and Future" (Freegovinfo Press, 2025)
Michael D. Dwyer
Associate Professor of Media and Communication at Arcadia University, Author of 'Tinsel and Rust'
Arcadia University
Episode: Michael D. Dwyer, "Tinsel and Rust: How Hollywood Manufactured the Rust Belt" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Claire Parnell
Author of 'Inequalities of Platform Publishing, The Promise and Peril of Self-Publishing in the Digital Book Era' and lecturer in digital publishing at the University of Melbourne.
University of Melbourne
Episode: Claire Parnell, "Inequalities of Platform Publishing: The Promise and Peril of Self-Publishing in the Digital Book Era" (U Massachusetts Press, 2025
Gwyneth Mellinger
Author and historian specializing in journalism and race relations
University of Massachusetts Press
Episode: Gwyneth Mellinger, "Racializing Objectivity: How the White Southern Press Used Journalism Standards to Defend Jim Crow" (U Massachusetts Press, 2024)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Please improve sound!

    Great content but the sound quality is so bad, I stopped listening (very hard to focus!!)

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    Hugivida
    Switzerland6 years ago
  • Great podcast

    but I don’t see the cover

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Борнхайм
    Russia8 years ago
  • Excellent and wide ranging

    The 'New Books Network' is remarkable for its cogent, easy-to-listen-to author interviews, but the NBN Communications podcast is excellent. It's just getting started, but the future looks bright.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wignall
    United States13 years ago
  • 5 Stars: It's great

    Jefferson Pooley's fantastic interview style invites readers and illuminates the ideas of authors. A must-listen for communication students and professionals. As an expert in the field of the history of communication, Pooley contextualizes the subject within the larger field, providing tremendous depth to the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scrtagent101
    United States13 years ago

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Leo R. Chavez, "The Latino Threat: How Alarmist Rhetoric Misrepresents Immigrants, Citizens, and the Nation" (Stanford UP, 2025)
Q: What kind of society do we want?
If we want inclusivity, we should project positive rhetoric; negative rhetoric creates division and diminishes the sense of belonging for targeted communities.
Leo R. Chavez, "The Latino Threat: How Alarmist Rhetoric Misrepresents Immigrants, Citizens, and the Nation" (Stanford UP, 2025)
Q: What prompted you to update it and revive the book?
The Latino threat narrative became even more pervasive, particularly with the rise of Donald Trump, making it necessary to contextualize the book's themes against current developments.
Cupid Jamila and Joell Myescha, "Who's in the Room? A Guide to Public Relations from the Black Professional Perspective" (Kendall Hunt, 2025)
Q: How did you go about doing the research for the book?
The research took years and included scouring online resources, interviewing professionals, and visiting historical institutions to document experiences and contributions.
Cupid Jamila and Joell Myescha, "Who's in the Room? A Guide to Public Relations from the Black Professional Perspective" (Kendall Hunt, 2025)
Q: Can you describe the IDEA framework that you're contributing to the DEI conversation?
The IDEA framework focuses on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access, aiming to create a more equitable work environment for Black professionals.
Cupid Jamila and Joell Myescha, "Who's in the Room? A Guide to Public Relations from the Black Professional Perspective" (Kendall Hunt, 2025)
Q: What are some of the barriers and challenges that Black PR professionals face?
Some key barriers include implicit bias, diversity fatigue, and lack of accommodations which result in feelings of being undervalued.

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This audio channel focuses on recent research in the field of communications, featuring discussions between scholars and experts who explore their insights and findings. Episodes cover a wide range of topics reflecting contemporary issues and historical contexts in communications, including journalism, media representation, and the impact of technology on societal narratives. Notably, the space fosters academic dialogue, where critical conversations on intersectionality, race, and gender within media studies are common, appealing to both academic audiences and professionals alike. The format showcases an accessible academic perspective, making complex subjects engaging for a wider listener base.

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