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New Books in Latin American Studies

Marshall Poe
Latin America
Colonialism
Cuba
Mexican Revolution
Brazil
Argentina
Human Rights
Mexico
Colombia
Puerto Rico
Cuban Revolution
Immigration
Migration
Mexican Migration
Chile
U.S. Immigration Policy
Public Health
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Recent Guests

Georgia Ennis
Author of Rainforest Radio, Language Reclamation and Community Media in the Ecuadorian Amazon
University of Arizona Press
Episode: Georgia C. Ennis, "Rainforest Radio: Language Reclamation and Community Media in the Ecuadorian Amazon" (U Arizona Press, 2025)
Rachel Grace Newman
Author; scholar of Mexican history and education
University of California Press (book publisher context)
Episode: Rachel Grace Newman, "The Future in Their Hands: Making Mexico's Foreign-Educated Elite" (U California Press, 2026)
Elena Foulis
Author of Embodied Encuentros: Oral History Archives of Latino, Latina, Latinas Experiences
Texas A&M University–San Antonio
Episode: Elena Foulis, "Embodied Encuentros: Oral History Archives of Latina/o/e Experiences" (Ohio State UP, 2026)
Nathanial Gardner
Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies, University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Episode: Nathanial Gardner, "A Companion to Latin American Photography" (Tamesis, 2025)
Luciano Da Ros
Associate Professor of Political Science at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Federal University of Santa Catarina
Episode: How Bolsonaro was Convicted: The Role of the Judiciary During and After Autocratization
Manoel Gehrke
Research fellow with expertise in political accountability and judicial politics
University of Pisa
Episode: How Bolsonaro was Convicted: The Role of the Judiciary During and After Autocratization
Zac Zimmer
Associate Professor of Literature at University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
Episode: Decolonizing the Novum
Alex Diamond
Sociologist, author
University of Chicago Press (publisher of the book)
Episode: Alex Diamond, "Governing the Excluded: Rural Livelihoods Beyond Coca in Colombia's Peace Laboratory" (U Chicago Press, 2026)
Amelia Frank-Vitale
Author of Leave If You Can, Migration and Violence in Bordered Worlds
Princeton University (Assistant Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs); University of California Press (publisher)
Episode: Amelia Frank-Vitale, "Leave If You Can: Migration and Violence in Bordered Worlds" (U California Press, 2026)

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Ethan Besser-Frederick
Host of New Books in Latin American Studies, engaging in conversations about scholarly work and research.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Great serve, but not intellectually/values diverse

    I’ve gone back-and-forth on this show over the years. I love the service they provide their audience and enjoy it a lot. I do find the particular authors they invite our… Overly political and of a particular academic culture. This does affect my ability to enjoy the material, as I think it doesn’t always give a fair stance on traditional European culture which is the second half of Latin American culture. So my take is that they are great hosts of Latin conversations but though a particularly Am... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    DCKID357
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    The idea for the podcast and the scholarly texts selected are a great way to disseminate knowledge in the field of Latin American Studies - thanks a lot for producing it! Even though it is an academic podcast, it would be great if they could strive to be a bit more concise. Interviewers often spend a lot of time introducing or paraphrasing rather than asking questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheDragonfly1982
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • I can’t believe I found this podcast

    Just starting out on my PhD journey and so excited to not feel guilty for listening to podcasts when I should be researching 😅. Now I can do both....

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurengchalk
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Latin American studies

    Muy interesantes para conocer las tendencias sobre los estudios culturales y sociales hacia América Latina.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    Spain10 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many find the podcast a valuable resource for learning about Latin American culture and history through recent academic research.
Listeners appreciate the depth and scholarly engagement of the discussions, valuing the intellectual rigor in the topics covered.
There are occasional concerns about the perceived lack of diversity in perspectives, particularly regarding political viewpoints.
Some listeners suggest that while the analysis is thorough, a more concise approach could enhance engagement.

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Nathanial Gardner, "A Companion to Latin American Photography" (Tamesis, 2025)
Q: Can you give an example of how photography acts as a 'testimonio' rather than just documentary work?
Gardner discusses Habitar la Oscuridad by Marco Antonio Cruz, where photography serves as a collaborative, testimonial medium that represents the experiences of visually impaired individuals and broadens discussions about agency and representation in photo-based narratives.
Nathanial Gardner, "A Companion to Latin American Photography" (Tamesis, 2025)
Q: Why emphasize photobooks over archives in your methodology?
He argues that archives are ever-changing and fragile, while photobooks offer stable archives with narrative and visual coherence, making them more accessible for readers and for sustained teaching and research.
Nathanial Gardner, "A Companion to Latin American Photography" (Tamesis, 2025)
Q: How did you decide to structure the book around themes rather than focusing on individual photographers?
Gardner explains that focusing on what photography can uniquely teach about Latin America—such as translation, the other, and gender—allows the book to foreground processes and meanings rather than becoming a catalog of names. This approach helps reveal broader implications of imagery for history and society.
Why Did Langston Hughes's "Troubled Lands" Go Unpublished for Nearly a Century?: A Conversation with Ricardo Wilson
Q: Could you talk a little about Hughes's early life and his relationship with his family?
The host asks about Hughes's upbringing to frame how personal history and family dynamics informed his later artistic choices and political sensibilities, which Wilson connects to Hughes's later travels and engagements in Mexico and Cuba.
Why Did Langston Hughes's "Troubled Lands" Go Unpublished for Nearly a Century?: A Conversation with Ricardo Wilson
Q: How did you first become attracted to the writing and work of Langston Hughes?
Wilson explains that his interest grew from Hughes's broader literary practice beyond poetry, including fiction and translation, and from studying the Harlem Renaissance's intersections with Latin American literature, which revealed a richer, transnational context for Hughes's work.

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This series engages with the latest research in Latin American Studies, primarily featuring in-depth discussions between scholars who explore diverse themes from history, culture, and politics, focusing on significant trends and issues affecting the region. The content often emphasizes complex narratives surrounding topics such as the Cuban Revolution, resource extraction, diasporic identities, and environmental justice, providing insights into the sociocultural dynamics within Latin America. Listeners can expect thoughtful and intellectual explorations, making this a valuable resource for anyone interested in contemporary Latin America and its scholarly discourse.

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