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The Crisis of American Political Economy: On the New Conservative Policy Agenda with Chris Griswold

In this sixth episode of Season 5, I interview Mr. Chris Griswold. An alum of Wheaton College and Princeton Theological Seminary, he was formerly a senior advisor to then Senator Marco Rubio, and is currently the Policy Director for American Compass—... more

22 Apr 2026

The Coroner’s Silence: Death Records and the Hidden Victims of Police Violence

Each year, police officers kill over 1,000 people they’ve sworn to protect and serve. While some cases, like George Floyd’s and Sandra Bland’s, capture national attention, most victims remain nameless, their stories untold. The Coroner’s Silence: De... more

9 Apr 2026 • 57 min

Thorsten Gromes, "Sustaining Peace After Civil War: Insights from 48 Recent Cases" (Springer, 2026)

Sustaining Peace After Civil War: Insights from 48 Recent Cases (Springer, 2026) examines one of the most important questions in peace research: What leads to enduring peace after civil wars, and what leads to the resurgence of violence? For decades... more

8 Apr 2026 • 41 min

Tim Cresswell, "The Citizen and the Vagabond: A Politics of Mobility" (U Minnesota Press, 2026)

An expansive treatise on the power relations that govern our movement The Citizen and the Vagabond: A Politics of Mobility (U Minnesota Press, 2026) develops a theoretical approach to the study of mobility and its relationship to the production, main... more

3 Apr 2026 • 37 min

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Terence Keel

Author of The Coroner's Silence, Death Records and the Hidden Victims of Police Violence

Author, Academic

Episode: The Coroner’s Silence: Death Records and the Hidden Victims of Police Violence

Thorsten Gromes

Senior researcher at Peace Research Institute Frankfurt, Department of Intra-State Conflicts

Peace Research Institute Frankfurt

Episode: Thorsten Gromes, "Sustaining Peace After Civil War: Insights from 48 Recent Cases" (Springer, 2026)

Tim Cresswell

Author of The Citizen and the Vagabond, A Politics of Mobility

University of Minnesota Press

Episode: Tim Cresswell, "The Citizen and the Vagabond: A Politics of Mobility" (U Minnesota Press, 2026)

Amelia Frank-Vitale

Author, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs at Princeton University

Princeton University

Episode: Amelia Frank-Vitale, "Leave If You Can: Migration and Violence in Bordered Worlds" (U California Press, 2026)

Lee Ann Wang

Professor, UCLA, author of The Violence of Protection, Policing, Immigration Law, and Asian American Women

University of California, Los Angeles

Episode: Lee Ann S. Wang, "The Violence of Protection: Policing, Immigration Law, and Asian American Women" (Duke UP, 2026)

David Ost

Author of Red Pill Politics, Demystifying the Far Right from Fascism to Right-Wing Populism

University/Institute not explicitly stated in transcript

Episode: David Ost, "Red Pill Politics: Demystifying Today's Far Right" (New Press, 2026)

Mark Hlavacik

Author of Willing Warriors, A New History of the Education Culture Wars; Professor of Communication

Texas A&M University

Episode: Mark Hlavacik, "Willing Warriors: A New History of the Education Culture Wars" (U Chicago Press, 2025)

Sarah James

Author of The Politics of Failed Policies (Oxford University Press)

Oxford University Press

Episode: Sarah James, "The Politics of Failed Policies" (Oxford UP, 2025)

Melissa Burch

Author of The Criminal Record Complex, Anthropologist

University of Michigan (Affiliation mentioned)

Episode: The Criminal Record Complex: Risk, Race, and the Struggle for Work in America

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Miranda Melcher

Host affiliated with The New Books Network; engages scholars in conversations about publishings in public policy and related fields

Stephen Pimpare

Host affiliated with New Books Network; specializes in public policy and social science topics

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The Coroner’s Silence: Death Records and the Hidden Victims of Police Violence

Q: How do the stories of individuals like George Floyd or Alicia Thomas illustrate the broader themes of your work?

These stories demonstrate how autopsy reports can misattribute cause of death or obscure the role of policing, and how the lack of access to complete records silences families. They anchor the argument that health, housing, and social supports intersect with state violence, showing that death in custody reflects systemic neglect as much as individual violence.

The Coroner’s Silence: Death Records and the Hidden Victims of Police Violence

Q: Why is it so hard to obtain autopsy records, and what does that say about democracy and accountability?

Access to autopsy records is hindered by state-by-state open-record rules, bureaucratic barriers, and a culture of secrecy within medical examiner offices. This makes it difficult to hold authorities accountable and undermines democratic governance because communities lack the data needed to verify official narratives and pursue justice.

The Coroner’s Silence: Death Records and the Hidden Victims of Police Violence

Q: Can you describe what inspired you to undertake this project and write the book?

The project grew out of witnessing ongoing police violence against Black communities, the need to document and memorialize victims, and the realization that autopsy records are often inaccessible or framed in ways that obscure truth. The author emphasizes engaging with families and communities to understand and tell these stories, and to push for accountability and democratic transparency in death investigations.

Sarah James, "The Politics of Failed Policies" (Oxford UP, 2025)

Q: What did you want to understand about policy failure, and how did your own experiences as an educator influence that, especially in relation to data and measurement?

My aim was to trace how and when we recognize failed policies, not just when political turnover happens, by examining data quality, availability, and the political choices that shape what counts as credible evidence; this includes the surprising role of decentralization and the powerful impact of data on policy reform.

Sarah James, "The Politics of Failed Policies" (Oxford UP, 2025)

Q: So I wonder if you might kick us off by saying a little bit about who you are and what you do and what brought you to this particular book project.

I'm an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Gonzaga University, with a focus on American politics, inequality, and federalism; the book arose from my observations of education policy experiments, particularly truancy policies, and a desire to understand what counts as a truly failed policy beyond partisan blame.

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This show features scholars and authors discussing recently published research and books in public policy, often pairing a guest with a host to unpack methodology, policy implications, and real-world impact. Episodes frequently center on topics like immigration, inequality, civil justice, transportation policy, environmental issues, and governance, with conversations grounded in archival work, field research, and critical policy analysis. A standout aspect is the strong academic bent combined with accessible storytelling, making complex topics legible for a broad audience of practitioners, students, and researchers. The format often emphasizes the interplay between theory and practical policy outcomes, and guests range from university profe... more

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