New Books in Public Policy

New Books Network

Homelessness

Democracy

Inequality

Activism

Race and Ambivalence

Immigration Policy

Underground Living

New York City

Trauma and Recovery

Neoliberalism

Civic Engagement

Social Class

Youth Political Participation

Citizenship

Education

Racial Capitalism

Political Belonging

Public Policy

Flint Water Crisis

Paris

Interviews with Scholars of Public Policy about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

54 ratings

Publishes	Daily	Episodes	2006	Founded	15 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Social SciencesScience

Listen to this Podcast

Guests Hosts Reviews Charts Talking Points

Latest Episodes

Katherine J. Parkin, "The Abortion Market: Buying and Selling Access in the Era Before Roe" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025)

The abortion market was a powerful economic force in American life. Before legalization lowered the cost, one million women each year collectively paid upward of $750 million for abortions. In The Abortion Market: Buying and Selling Access in the Era... more

6 Oct 2025 • 42 min

Greg Lukianoff and Nadine Strossen, "The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail" (Heresy Press, 2025)

The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail (Heresy Press, 2025) constitutes a bulwark against the persistent censorial efforts from both the political left and right. At a time when conformist pressures threaten viewpoint di... more

2 Oct 2025 • 52 min

Michael Rowe, "Researching Street-Level Bureaucracy: Bringing Out the Interpretive Dimensions" (Routledge, 2024)

Researching Street-level Bureaucracy: Bringing Out the Interpretive Dimensions (Routledge, 2024) is the first among a number of new titles in the Routledge Series on Interpretive Methods that we’ll be featuring on New Books in Interpretive Political ... more

1 Oct 2025 • 40 min

John L. Campbell, "Pay Up!: Conservative Myths about Tax Cuts for the Rich" (Cambridge UP, 2025)

Since the Reagan era, conservatives in the United States have championed cutting taxes, especially for wealthy individuals and corporations, as the best way to achieve economic prosperity. In his new book, Pay Up!: Conservative Myths about Tax Cuts f... more

26 Sep 2025 • 34 min

Key Facts

Accepts Guests

Accepts Sponsors

Contact Information

Podcast Host

Number of Listeners

Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

New Books in Critical TheoryMarshall Poe

The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times Opinion

The Political Scene | The New YorkerWNYC Studios and The New Yorker

The New Yorker Radio HourWNYC Studios and The New Yorker

The Gray Area with Sean IllingVox

Recent Guests

Greg Lukianoff

President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

Episode: Greg Lukianoff and Nadine Strossen, "The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail" (Heresy Press, 2025)

Nadine Strossen

Professor of Law at New York Law School and former president of the ACLU

New York Law School, ACLU

Episode: Greg Lukianoff and Nadine Strossen, "The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail" (Heresy Press, 2025)

Mike Rowe

Senior lecturer in public sector management at the University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

Episode: Michael Rowe, "Researching Street-Level Bureaucracy: Bringing Out the Interpretive Dimensions" (Routledge, 2024)

John L. Campbell

Emeritus Professor of Sociology, author of Pay Up!

Cambridge University Press

Episode: John L. Campbell, "Pay Up!: Conservative Myths about Tax Cuts for the Rich" (Cambridge UP, 2025)

Jacinto Cuvi

Associate Professor of Sociology and Developmental Studies, Head of the Center for Developmental Studies at the 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. Katherine Eva Maich

Assistant Professor of Sociology at Texas A&M University and faculty affiliate in Women's and Gender Studies, author of the book 'Bringing Law Home.'

Texas A&M University

Episode: Katherine Eva Maich, "Bringing Law Home: Gender, Race, and Household Labor Rights" (Stanford UP, 2025)

Andrea Campbell

Professor at MIT and author

MIT

Episode: Andrea Louise Campbell, "Taxation and Resentment: Race, Party, and Class in American Tax Attitudes" (Princeton UP, 2025)

Joseph A. Schafer

Co-editor with Breanne Pleggenkuhle; previously a professor at SIU Carbondale, now at Arizona State University.

Southern Illinois University Press

Episode: Breanne Pleggenkuhle and Joseph A. Schafer, "Crime, Corrections, and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Responses and Adaptations in the US Criminal Justice System" (Southern Illinois UP, 2025)

Ruth Toulson

Author, anthropologist, and assistant dean at Maryland Institute College of Art specializing in Chinese funeral practices.

Maryland Institute College of Art

Episode: Ruth E. Toulson, "Necropolitics of the Ordinary: Death and Grieving in Contemporary Singapore" (U Washington Press, 2024)

Hosts

Dr. Miranda Melcher

One of the hosts, engaging with authors and experts in public policy to discuss their new books and research.

Various Hosts

Other hosts who occasionally present episodes and contribute to the diversity of topics in public policy.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings

Ezra Klein probably gets not a few show ideas by listening to THIS podcast.
1300 Episodes!!
This is the podcast the other podcasters listen to.
Apple Podcasts
5
atom_box
United Statesa year ago
Great Public Communication
I’m so happy to see academia communicating with the masses. I think it is an important thing that doesn’t happen very often, and this podcast does a great job.
Apple Podcasts
5
Colindro "THE DAMAGER"
United States3 years ago
Too long
Interesting but why is it so long
Very long 10 min it’s enough
C’est trop long shorten and efficiency
Apple Podcasts
1
Adrienlegrand
France4 years ago
Too long
Interesting but why is it so long
Very long 10 min it’s enough
Apple Podcasts
3
Adrienlegrand
France5 years ago
Audio
Could be improved
Apple Podcasts
1
Nick741
Australia6 years ago

Embed These Reviews on a Website

Listeners Say

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

Some listeners have expressed concerns regarding the audio quality and the length of episodes, suggesting a need for improvements in these areas.

Many reviews highlight the importance of the podcast in fostering meaningful conversations around critical social issues, such as taxation and criminal justice reform.

Listeners appreciate the show's efforts to bring academic insights into public discourse, often mentioning the quality of topics and guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts	#236	United States/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#148	Canada/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#180	United Kingdom/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#47	Australia/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#6	Chile/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#11	South Korea/Science/Social Sciences

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Katherine J. Parkin, "The Abortion Market: Buying and Selling Access in the Era Before Roe" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025)

Q: What did these efforts do in terms of influencing the market for abortions?

Dr. Parkin explains that the advocates for population control significantly impacted both the legality and social acceptance of abortion, funding studies and legal efforts to normalize abortion access.

Katherine J. Parkin, "The Abortion Market: Buying and Selling Access in the Era Before Roe" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025)

Q: Could you please start us off by introducing yourself a little bit and tell us why you decided to write this book?

Dr. Katherine Parkin shares that she is a professor of history at Monmouth University and decided to write her book after discovering a 1971 newspaper ad for an abortion directory, which contradicts her initial belief that abortions were hidden and secretive.

Greg Lukianoff and Nadine Strossen, "The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail" (Heresy Press, 2025)

Q: How should we understand the role of speech in democratic progress?

Rights to free speech have historically helped advance civil rights and social justice for marginalized groups.

Greg Lukianoff and Nadine Strossen, "The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail" (Heresy Press, 2025)

Q: How do you address the arguments concerning shout-downs and de-platforming?

It's illegal to shout down speakers as it violates the First Amendment right to free speech for both speakers and listeners.

Greg Lukianoff and Nadine Strossen, "The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail" (Heresy Press, 2025)

Q: How did you come together to write this book?

We started doing a series on arguments about speech, and decided to work together on updating it for publication.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About New Books in Public Policy

What is New Books in Public Policy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast features in-depth interviews with scholars in the field of public policy, focusing on their latest publications. Episodes cover a wide range of topics, including domestic workers' rights, taxation attitudes, and the impacts of COVID-19 on the criminal justice system. The discussions not only provide insights into contemporary policy issues but also explore historical contexts and ethical questions surrounding these matters. The format is designed to connect academic research with real-world applications, making it an engaging resource for listeners interested in the intersection of academia and public affairs.

Where can I find podcast stats for New Books in Public Policy?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for New Books in Public Policy. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to New Books in Public Policy and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does New Books in Public Policy get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for New Books in Public Policy, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for New Books in Public Policy?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for New Books in Public Policy, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does New Books in Public Policy have?

To see how many followers or subscribers New Books in Public Policy has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to New Books in Public Policy?

These podcasts share a similar audience with New Books in Public Policy:

1. New Books in Critical Theory
2. The Ezra Klein Show
3. The Political Scene | The New Yorker
4. The New Yorker Radio Hour
5. The Gray Area with Sean Illing

How many episodes of New Books in Public Policy are there?

New Books in Public Policy launched 15 years ago and published 2006 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact New Books in Public Policy?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for New Books in Public Policy?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for New Books in Public Policy from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for New Books in Public Policy?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of New Books in Public Policy. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on New Books in Public Policy?

Recent guests on New Books in Public Policy include:

1. Greg Lukianoff
2. Nadine Strossen
3. Mike Rowe
4. John L. Campbell
5. Jacinto Cuvi
6. Dr. Katherine Eva Maich
7. Andrea Campbell
8. Joseph A. Schafer

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.

Try it free for 7 days