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Recent Guests

Aileen Teague
Assistant professor in the Department of International Affairs at Texas A&M.
Texas A&M University
Episode: Aileen Teague, "Policing on Drugs: The United States, Mexico, and the Origins of the Modern Drug War, 1969-2000" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Ada Ferrer
Professor of History in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University
New York University
Episode: Ada Ferrer, "Cuba: An American History" (Scribner, 2021)
Dr. Kalle Kananoja
Lecturer in Science and Ideas at the University of Oulu
University of Oulu
Episode: Kalle Kananoja, "Healing Knowledge in Atlantic Africa" (Cambridge UP, 2021)
Luis L. Schenoni
Associate Professor at University College London
University College London
Episode: Luis L. Schenoni, "Bringing War Back In: Victory, Defeat, and the State in Nineteenth-Century Latin America" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Jacinto Cuvi
Associate Professor of Sociology and Development Studies at Universite Libre de Brussels
Universite Libre de Brussels
Episode: Jacinto Cuvi, "The Edge of the Law: Street Vendors and the Erosion of Citizenship in São Paulo" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Dr. Karen Robert
Professor of Latin American and World History at St. Thomas University
St. Thomas University
Episode: Karen Robert, "Driving Terror: Labor, Violence, and Justice in Cold War Argentina" (U New Mexico Press, 2025)
Brian A. Stauffer
Historian specializing in Mexican history and author of 'Victory on Earth or in Heaven'.
University of New Mexico Press
Episode: Brian A. Stauffer, "Victory on Earth or in Heaven: Mexico’s Religionero Rebellion" (U New Mexico Press, 2019)
Philis Barragán-Goetz
Assistant professor in the Department of History at Texas A&M University San Antonio
Texas A&M University San Antonio
Episode: Philis Barragán-Goetz, "Reading, Writing, and Revolution: Escuelitas and the Emergence of a Mexican American Identity in Texas" (U Texas Press, 2020)
Luis Mario Orellana Rizzo
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Ethan Besser Fredrick
Host of New Books in Latin American Studies.
Tiffany González
Host of New Books in Latino Studies.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 62 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

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    DCKID357
    United Statesa year 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.

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    TheDragonfly1982
    United Kingdom3 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....

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    laurengchalk
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Latin American studies

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

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Kalle Kananoja, "Healing Knowledge in Atlantic Africa" (Cambridge UP, 2021)
Q: How did you perceive the crossover of medical practices between Africans and Portuguese?
It became evident in the inquisition sources, showing medical pluralism where Europeans and Africans participated together in healing rituals.
Kalle Kananoja, "Healing Knowledge in Atlantic Africa" (Cambridge UP, 2021)
Q: How did you come to work on this book?
I finished my PhD in 2012 and received a grant to work on this project, focusing on archival research, especially in Portuguese archives.
Ada Ferrer, "Cuba: An American History" (Scribner, 2021)
Q: Could you talk a little bit about that?
Ferrer aims to destabilize the definition of "American" in terms of its application to Cubans and other Latin Americans, recognizing the complexities of identity in the Americas.
Ada Ferrer, "Cuba: An American History" (Scribner, 2021)
Q: What was it like to write such a personal book, especially in light of having the experience of mostly writing things that were more academic monographs?
Writing the book was deeply personal, linking her own experiences growing up between Cuba and the U.S. to the historical narrative directed towards a broader audience.
Aileen Teague, "Policing on Drugs: The United States, Mexico, and the Origins of the Modern Drug War, 1969-2000" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Q: How did NAFTA impact the drug war?
NAFTA, suggested by the Mexican government, paradoxically increased both legal trade and illicit drug trafficking, complicating enforcement efforts.

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This podcast features in-depth interviews with scholars specializing in various aspects of Latin American studies. It covers a wide range of subjects, including history, culture, religion, and contemporary social issues, with a strong focus on promoting new academic literature. Guests often share their scholarly insights drawn from recent publications, aiming to foster a nuanced understanding of Latin America's complexities. The discussions frequently explore themes such as identity, migration, politics, and the historical backgrounds that shape current perspectives on the region. Unique in its academic orientation, the podcast serves as a platform for vibrant dialogue, catering to both academics and general listeners interested in Latin Am... more

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