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Mike Bird
Wall Street Editor at The Economist and author of 'The Land Trap'
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Episode: Mike Bird, "The Land Trap: A New History of the World's Oldest Asset" (Penguin, 2025)
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Jack Wertheimer
Historian and author of "Jewish Giving, Philanthropy and the Shaping of American Jewish Life"
New York University Press
Episode: Jack Wertheimer, "Jewish Giving: Philanthropy and the Shaping of American Jewish Life" (NYU Press, 2025)
Thomas Haigh
Professor of History at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, computer historian, and author
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Episode: Thomas Haigh on the History of “AI” as a Brand
Anny Gaul
Assistant Professor of Arabic Studies focusing on gender and food in the Arabic-speaking world
University of Maryland
Episode: Anny Gaul, "Nile Nightshade: An Egyptian Culinary History of the Tomato" (U California Press, 2025)
Sabrina Mittermeier
Editor of Fan Phenomena: Disney and PhD in American Cultural History
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Meg Bernhard
Journalist and essayist from Southern California, currently based in Las Vegas.
Bloomsbury
Episode: Meg Bernhard, "Wine" (Bloomsbury, 2023)
Chris Yogerst
Author of the book 'The Warner Brothers' and associate professor at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Episode: Chris Yogerst, "The Warner Brothers" (UP of Kentucky, 2023)
Dr. Lauren Everett
Author of Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land, tenant advocate and educator
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Dr. Miranda Melcher
Host of New Books in Economic and Business History, specializing in economic and business history discussions with experts.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
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    This channel is unique in the depth and breadth of content you can find. I’m pleasantly surprised more often than not. However, in not a small number of cases, the interview is almost entirely spent on details like how long a book took to write or details like research methods without talking about any key ideas. It’s also common to find guests who are activists before academics but that’s probably a reflection of academics more than this channel. The uncritical and uninteresting questions from ... more

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Mike Bird, "The Land Trap: A New History of the World's Oldest Asset" (Penguin, 2025)
Q: And could you talk briefly about the influence of George, especially in Ireland and the UK?
Henry George had significant influence on the Liberal Party in the UK, advocating for land value taxation, which became a major political issue but faced substantial political and administrative challenges.
Mike Bird, "The Land Trap: A New History of the World's Oldest Asset" (Penguin, 2025)
Q: So could you talk a little bit about what makes land unique as an asset?
Land's uniqueness as an asset lies in its immovability, scarcity, and the permanence it brings to economic systems, making it crucial in both wealth generation and as a source of financial crises.
David Silkenat, "Scars on the Land: An Environmental History of Slavery in the American South" (Oxford UP, 2022)
Q: What can be learned from the environmental impacts of slavery in terms of present-day sustainability?
The history of exploiting land and resources for immediate profit without sustainability lessons demonstrates a need for contemporary societies to rethink their relationship with the environment.
David Silkenat, "Scars on the Land: An Environmental History of Slavery in the American South" (Oxford UP, 2022)
Q: What were some of the research sources most useful for your book?
Silkenat relied heavily on fugitive slave narratives, writings of enslavers, and accounts by scientists and naturalists visiting the South to draw connections between the environment and the lives of enslaved people.
David Silkenat, "Scars on the Land: An Environmental History of Slavery in the American South" (Oxford UP, 2022)
Q: How were the lives of enslaved people shaped by this environmental mindset?
Enslaved lives were profoundly affected by the practices of white plantation owners, which prioritized the exploitation of people and land for profit without regard for sustainability or community.

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Focusing on the intersection of economics and historical scholarship, this series features conversations with scholars about their recent research in economic and business history. Discussions highlight a wide range of themes, including the cultural significance of commodities, the dynamics of industries, labor issues, and the impact of policy and social movements throughout history. The series' unique approach lies in its emphasis on academic perspectives that are not only informative but also accessible to a broader audience, making it suitable for anyone interested in the economic forces that shape society.

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