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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 ge... more

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An expansive policy blueprint for meaningfully expanding the middle class for the first time in a century The US middle class was a product of state and federal policies enacted in the wake of the Great Depression. But since the 1980s, lawmakers have... more

Has American democracy outstripped its constitutional accommodations? Faith in the resilience and adaptability of the US Constitution rests on a long history of finding new ways to make the system work. In The Adaptability Paradox: Political Inclusio... more

The influence and spread of clans and families within the ‘ndrangheta - the Calabrian mafia - is international yet recognising their activities is not always easy, especially when considering mafia groups’ apparent ability to ‘disappear’ when abroad.... more

Human trafficking for the sex trade is a form of modern-day slavery that ensnares thousands of victims each year, disproportionately affecting women and girls. While the international community has developed an impressive edifice of human rights law,... more

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Stephen Skowronek
Professor at Yale University and author
Yale University
Episode: Stephen Skowronek, "The Adaptability Paradox: Political Inclusion and Constitutional Resilience" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Professor Anna Sergi
Professor of Sociology of Law
University of Bologna
Episode: Anna Sergi, "How to Recognize the Mafia Abroad: Critical Notes on ‘ndrangheta Mobility" (Policy Press, 2025)
Patricia Rodda
Assistant Professor in Political Science at Carroll University, head of Global Studies program
Carroll University
Episode: Heather Smith-Cannoy et al., "Sex Trafficking and Human Rights: The Status of Women and State Responses" (Georgetown UP, 2022)
Heather Smith-Cannoy
Professor of Political Science and Social Justice and Human Rights at Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Episode: Heather Smith-Cannoy et al., "Sex Trafficking and Human Rights: The Status of Women and State Responses" (Georgetown UP, 2022)
Charles Anthony Smith
Professor of Political Science at University of California-Irvine, editor-in-chief of Political Research Quarterly
University of California-Irvine
Episode: Heather Smith-Cannoy et al., "Sex Trafficking and Human Rights: The Status of Women and State Responses" (Georgetown UP, 2022)
Dr. J. Logan Smilges
Author of Crip Negativity and assistant professor at the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Episode: J. Logan Smilges, "Crip Negativity" (U of Minnesota Press, 2023)
Dr. Sarah Kunz
Lecturer at the University of Essex and expert in migration studies
University of Essex
Episode: Sarah Kunz, "Expatriate: Following a Migration Category" (Manchester UP, 2023)
Chris Dietz
Lecturer at the Centre for Law and Social Justice at the University of Leeds
University of Leeds
Episode: Chris Dietz, "Self-Declaration in the Legal Recognition of Gender" (Routledge, 2022)
David Z. Morris
Author of Stealing the Future
Episode: David Morris, "Stealing The Future: Sam Bankman-Fried, Elite Fraud, and the Cult of Techno-Utopia" (Watkins Media, 2025)

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Dr. Miranda Melcher
Host of New Books Network, focusing on legal scholarship and discussions with authors in the field.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • A science 'grants researcher' as an interviewer on a legal podcast??

    Not sure why the NB Network has science/medical 'grant researchers' with a pointed conservative agenda doing legal/law interviews. There are a lot of JDs out there more qualified to parse legal & religious books. Not impressive.

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    t78tt.r
    United States4 years ago
  • Great way to review Law books

    Great books, and Jane Richards is a professional and insightful interviewer.

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    Dr. Lowry
    United States6 years ago

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Jason Isralowitz, "Nothing to Fear: Alfred Hitchcock and the Wrong Men" (Fayetteville Mafia Press, 2023)
Q: To what do you just ascribe this institutional reluctance to just say, we made a terrible mistake?
It starts with basic human self-interest; no one wants to take the blame for wrongful imprisonment.
Jason Isralowitz, "Nothing to Fear: Alfred Hitchcock and the Wrong Men" (Fayetteville Mafia Press, 2023)
Q: What happened on July 9th, 1952?
At around 12:30, a man walked into the Provincial Insurance Office and demanded cash, leading to the wrongful arrest of Manny Balestrero.
David Morris, "Stealing The Future: Sam Bankman-Fried, Elite Fraud, and the Cult of Techno-Utopia" (Watkins Media, 2025)
Q: What do the future frauds look like?
Watch for heroism and emergency as red flags; anyone presenting themselves as a hero selling solutions to urgent problems should be scrutinized.
David Morris, "Stealing The Future: Sam Bankman-Fried, Elite Fraud, and the Cult of Techno-Utopia" (Watkins Media, 2025)
Q: What were you hoping to achieve specifically with this one?
Morris aimed to explore the dynamics of fraud and scams, particularly in the context of crypto and other investment frauds, looking into effective altruism and other philosophical justifications.
Anna Sergi, "How to Recognize the Mafia Abroad: Critical Notes on ‘ndrangheta Mobility" (Policy Press, 2025)
Q: What are some of the other ways that possible membership can be assessed without falling into these traps?
Analyzing intergenerational transmission of crime and how values relating to honor and reputation are passed down can help in assessing potential mafia membership.

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A scholarly podcast that explores contemporary research on legal subjects through in-depth discussions with experts and authors. Each episode features notable academics discussing their recently published works, addressing a wide array of topics that intertwine law with social and political issues, historical perspectives, and ethical considerations. Unique for its focus on the intersection of rigorous academic research with real-world implications, this podcast makes complex legal ideas accessible to both legal professionals and a general audience interested in the evolving landscape of law. Noteworthy episodes include conversations on critical topics such as mass incarceration, historical legal frameworks, and the challenges of moderating... more

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