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New Books in Public Policy

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Democracy
Inequality
Refugee Governance
Activism
Race and Ambivalence
Neoliberalism
Global Displacement
Immigration Policy
Education
Homelessness
Social Class
Citizenship
Youth Political Participation
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Racial Capitalism
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Flint Water Crisis
Urban Economy
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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Matteo Gatti
Law professor at Harvard Law School and author
Harvard Law School
Episode: Matteo Gatti, "Corporate Power and the Politics of Change" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Hanna Garth
Cultural anthropologist and author of Food Justice Undone
University of California Press
Episode: Hanna Garth, "Food Justice Undone: Lessons for Building a Better Movement" (U California Press, 2026)
Laura Chinchilla
Former and first female president of Costa Rica, political scientist, and public policy expert
Inter-American Dialogue; Club of Madrid
Episode: Democracy and Its Inter-Connections
Mark Parrino
President of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence
American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence
Episode: How Do We Treat Opioid Addiction?
A. Mechele Dickerson
The Arthur L. Moller Chair in Bankruptcy and Practice and University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas School of Law
University of Texas School of Law
Episode: A. Mechele Dickerson, "The Middle-Class New Deal: Restoring Upward Mobility and the American Dream" (U California Press, 2026)
Zeke Hernandez
Max and Bernice Garczyk Family Presidential Associate Professor at the Wharton School
Wharton School
Episode: Zeke Hernandez, "The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers" (St. Martin's Press, 2024)
Jose Eos Trinidad
Assistant professor in the School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Jose Eos Trinidad, "Subtle Webs: How Local Organizations Shape US Education" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Jamie Rowen
Author of Worthy of Justice, The Politics of Veterans Treatment Courts in Practice
Stanford University Press
Episode: Jamie Rowen, "Worthy of Justice: The Politics of Veterans Treatment Courts in Practice" (Stanford UP, 2025)
Ofer Sharone
Sociologist at UMass Amherst and author
Oxford University Press
Episode: Ofer Sharone, "The Stigma Trap: College-Educated, Experienced, and Long-Term Unemployed" (Oxford UP, 2024)

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Laura Stark
Host of New Books in Public Policy and engaging voice in discussions around public and social issues.
Caleb Zakarin
Editor of the New Books Network and host of several series, including insightful discussions on public policy.
Michael Simpson
Host of New Books in Public Policy, contributing to critical discussions on academic insights in public policy.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 55 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
    France5 years ago
  • Too long

    Interesting but why is it so long

    Very long 10 min it’s enough

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Adrienlegrand
    France6 years ago
  • Audio

    Could be improved

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nick741
    Australia7 years ago

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Democracy and Its Inter-Connections
Q: What gives you hope in today's political climate?
Chinchilla finds inspiration in younger generations and their commitment to social and environmental issues, believing they can contribute positively to democracy.
Democracy and Its Inter-Connections
Q: What role do you see for youth in rebuilding democracy?
Chinchilla advocates for youth engagement in civic matters, emphasizing the importance of awareness and participation in community issues.
Democracy and Its Inter-Connections
Q: How do you see the challenges to democracy today?
Chinchilla believes that current challenges are interconnected, highlighting the deterioration of democracy worldwide.
Matteo Gatti, "Corporate Power and the Politics of Change" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Q: How should we be thinking about corporations stepping into spaces traditionally reserved for government?
Matteo Gatti suggests this can both benefit society and pose a long-term risk to democracy, depending on how corporations are used in political contexts.
Hanna Garth, "Food Justice Undone: Lessons for Building a Better Movement" (U California Press, 2026)
Q: Can you talk about what you were trying to understand in this book?
The project evolved from a personal interest into a deep dive into the food justice movement, initially sparked by difficulties in conducting research in Cuba. Garth engaged with food justice organizations and used anthropological methods like participant observation and interviews to explore the stark contrasts between assumptions of food deserts and the reality in South Central Los Angeles.

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Content primarily revolves around discussions with scholars on recently published research within the realm of public policy, addressing pressing social issues through an academic lens. Episodes typically feature in-depth conversations led by knowledgeable hosts who engage guests from various academic backgrounds, including political science, sociology, and public health. The distinctive feature of this content is its commitment to bridging the gap between academic research and public understanding, making complex topics accessible to a broader audience. This podcast offers listeners insights into current trends and research findings, fostering a deeper understanding of how academic scholarship informs public policy and societal transformat... more

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