
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1173 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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Love these interviews with authors. As a medical trainee it expands my understanding of the medical field and the contributions we can all make to healthcare. <3
I got to listening to NBN podcasts a while back, and am hooked on to them. The books chosen are usually great ones; every 5th or so book seems not very interesting. The interviewers do a fantastic job. The only complaint I have is that the audio quality is something a little iffy - clearly, this is because the interviews are being done via Skype. The podcast makes dont hide this fact; they are probably working on a low budget so I understand that. But, if you can get past the quality of the soun... more
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A rigorous interview-driven series that features scholars discussing recently published books across medicine, public health, medical humanities, and related social sciences. Episodes spotlight historical analyses, policy critiques, and scientific advances, with guests ranging from university professors to researchers and clinicians. The conversations tend to blend archival research, ethnography, and theoretical framing to illuminate how health care, biology, and society intersect in meaningful, often underexplored ways. A notable strength is the breadth of disciplines and the clear focus on how scholarly work translates into broader public understanding, making it appealing to academics, students, and professionals seeking depth plus acces... more
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