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In his influential Anti-Semite and Jew, French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre observed "If the Jew did not exist, the anti-Semite would invent him." In doing so he articulated the figure of an Antisemite responsible for imagining the Jew in a formulati... more

KGB Literati: Spy Fiction and State Security in the Soviet Union (University of Toronto Press, 2025) offers a first-ever glimpse into the mysterious and long-ignored world and work of Soviet spies- and counterspies-turned-writers.

Once out of active... more

Welfare Work Without Welfare: Women and Austerity in Interwar Bucharest (De Gruyter Oldenbourg, 2025) argues that women activists, wage workers, and homemakers in the Romanian capital Bucharest became de facto social workers in the interwar period ... more

In this episode, host Andrea Talabér (CEU Press) sat down with Lucy Jeffery and Anna Váradi to talk about their edited volume, Replaying Communism: Trauma and Nostalgia in European Cultural Production. The volume explores the lasting impact of the co... more

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Recent Guests

Alexandra Ghiț
Postdoctoral researcher working on interwar anti-militarism and pacifism in Central and Eastern Europe.
University of Vienna
Episode: Alexandra Ghiț, "Welfare Work Without Welfare: Women and Austerity in Interwar Bucharest" (De Gruyter Oldenbourg, 2025)
Maja Davidović
Scholar of international relations and author of the book 'Governing the Past: Never Again and the Transitional Justice Project'
Cambridge University Press
Episode: Maja Davidović, "Governing the Past: 'Never Again' and the Transitional Justice Project" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Dennis Deletant
Author and professor of Romanian studies
Episode: Dennis Deletant, "In Search of Romania" (Hurst, 2022)
Jochen Hellbeck
Distinguished Professor of History at Rutgers University, author of World Enemy No. 1
Rutgers University
Episode: Jochen Hellbeck, "World Enemy No. 1: Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia, and the Fate of the Jews" (Penguin Group, 2025)
Dr. Marek Kohn
Author and Anglo-Polish writer focusing on European cultural identity
Yale University Press
Episode: Marek Kohn, "The Stories Old Towns Tell: A Journey Through Cities at the Heart of Europe" (Yale UP, 2023)
Dr. Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy
Author, scholar, and former host at New Books Network.
Miami University
Episode: Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, "Videotape" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Carol Lilly
Historian and author of 'Death and Burial in Socialist Yugoslavia'
University of Nebraska-Carney
Episode: Carol Lilly, "Death and Burial in Socialist Yugoslavia: The Politicization of Cemeteries and Ethnic Conflict in the Balkans" (Bloomsbury, 2024).
Andrei Soldatov
An investigative journalist focused on Russian security services and co-author of several notable books on the subject.
PublicAffairs
Episode: Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov, "Our Dear Friends in Moscow: The Inside Story of a Broken Generation" (PublicAffairs, 2025)
Irina Borogan
An investigative journalist in exile and co-author of books on Russia's security state.
PublicAffairs
Episode: Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov, "Our Dear Friends in Moscow: The Inside Story of a Broken Generation" (PublicAffairs, 2025)

Hosts

Makenna Mezestrano
Host of New Books in Jewish Studies
Marshall Poe
Editor of the New Books Network
Polina Popova

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Great content, terrible audio

    Needs a pro mix and EQ

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    3
    fourweeks
    United States6 months ago
  • today’s show

    worthwhile content today with john connelly...he is easily understood but the host is barely intelligible...please fix this...hard to spend an hour listening to such poor audio...

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    4
    Knihovnik527
    United States5 years ago
  • Great content, but bad quality

    Great, interesting content, excellent books. Just wish that the audio quality would be on the level. A lot odd noise, fade outs, tough to hear parts make it not easy to enjoy.

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    4
    Caliwinter
    United States6 years ago
  • 5 stars content. 1 start production.

    This work is too important to have such poor production values. Echoes, fade out, stuttered audio.

    Some fantastic books. Articulate authors who are able to discuss their work so that the educated layman may follow it.

    The audio should be the easy part. The guests (and listeners) deserve better.

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    3
    NemoX1970
    United States8 years ago
  • Deserves 5 stars except for one thing--sound quality

    Dear God these people at the New Books Network must have a tin-ear. Far too many of the podcasts are poorly recorded enough to realize that they seem to not care or made their interviewers try to maintain quality recording . I listen to several other podcasts, NONE have the quality control problems the "New Books Network" seems to have on some of theirs.

    C'mon guys get your act together, podcasts have come a long way.

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    t78tt.r
    United States10 years ago

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Alexandra Ghiț, "Welfare Work Without Welfare: Women and Austerity in Interwar Bucharest" (De Gruyter Oldenbourg, 2025)
Q: Could you tell us a bit about one of your main characters, a woman by the name of Mariara?
Mariara is a 33-year-old single mother living in a poorer neighborhood of Bucharest, navigating the challenges of earning a living and caring for her children.
Lucy Jeffery and Anna Váradi, "Replaying Communism: Trauma and Nostalgia in European Cultural Production" (CEU Press, 2025)
Q: What differences did you notice between the generations in your research?
Younger generations engage with the past differently, often seeking out information due to reticence in older generations, leading to a complex relationship with trauma and nostalgia.
Lucy Jeffery and Anna Váradi, "Replaying Communism: Trauma and Nostalgia in European Cultural Production" (CEU Press, 2025)
Q: What do you mean by replaying communism in the title?
It indicates not just a history of the communist era, but a re-engagement with it through contemporary cultural production.
Maja Davidović, "Governing the Past: 'Never Again' and the Transitional Justice Project" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Q: Can you tell our listeners more about the concept of ontological insecurity?
Maja describes ontological insecurity as a state of anxiety regarding identity and stability, which can be influenced by transitional justice processes.
Maja Davidović, "Governing the Past: 'Never Again' and the Transitional Justice Project" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Q: Can you tell us more about these imperatives and their relationship in regard to each other?
Maja explains that the never again principle is crucial for ensuring a peaceful future and that transitional justice is essential for addressing the past to prevent future conflicts.

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This podcast features in-depth discussions with scholars specializing in Eastern European studies, providing insight into their recently published research within the field. Topics often revolve around historical narratives, cultural identities, political dynamics, and social movements in the region, driven by the expertise of both hosts and guests, who are typically well-versed in various aspects of Eastern European history and society. The intellectual atmosphere fosters a rich exploration of subjects ranging from the impact of communism, regional conflicts, and the stories of marginalized communities to the evolution of national identities in post-Soviet landscapes. What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to academic rigor while r... more

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