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Daneesh Majid, "The Hyderabadis: From 1947 to the Present Day" (Harper Collins, 2025)

From the annexation of the princely state of Hyderabad in September 1948 to the formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1956 and the eventual creation of Telangana in 2014--these broad brushstrokes of Hyderabad's history are well-documented. What has long bee... more

9 Mar 2026 • 55 min

The Tourist’s Guide to Lost Yiddish New York City with Henry Sapoznik

The Tourist’s Guide to Lost Yiddish New York City (SUNY Press, 2025) offers a new look at over a century of Yiddish culture in New York City. Author Henry H. Sapoznik focuses on theater, music, architecture, crime, Black-Jewish cultural interactions,... more

8 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 4 min

Lucy Lavers et al.," Adventurous Vents: A Journey through the Ventilation Shafts of Britain" (Penguin, 2025)

At the heart of the modern world lie ventilation shafts. We may not notice them, but wherever there are tunnels, sewers, mines, car parks and energy stations under our feet, vents will be doing vital work keeping them cool and fume-free.

Vents come ... more

6 Mar 2026 • 59 min

Seth S. Tannenbaum, "Bleacher Seats and Luxury Suites: Democracy and Division at the Twentieth-Century Ballpark" (U Illinois Press, 2026)

Celebrated as a democratic space for all Americans, the major league ballpark in fact privileged the middle- and upper-class white male fan while tacitly marginalizing poor urban residents and people of color. Seth S. Tannenbaum examines how the gam... more

3 Mar 2026 • 1 hr

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Recent Guests

Maurice Rafael Magaña

Sociocultural anthropologist and author of Cartographies of Youth Resistance.

University of Arizona

Episode: Maurice Rafael Magaña, "Cartographies of Youth Resistance: Hip-Hop, Punk, and Urban Autonomy in Mexico" (U California Press, 2020)

Dr. Mark Steinberg

A historian who has taught urban history and focuses on moral storytelling in various cities.

Author and former professor

Episode: Mark D. Steinberg, "Moral Storytelling in 1920s New York, Odessa, and Bombay: Sex, Crime, Violence, and Nightlife in the Modern City" (Bloomsbury, 2026)

Professor Erick Guerra

A professor of city and regional planning at the University of Pennsylvania, author of Overbuilt focusing on U.S. highway construction

University of Pennsylvania

Episode: Erick Guerra, "Overbuilt: The High Costs and Low Rewards of US Highway Construction" (Island Press, 2025)

Dr. Claire Morelon

A cultural and social historian of East Central Europe

Cambridge University Press

Episode: Claire Morelon, "Streetscapes of War and Revolution: Prague, 1914–1920" (Cambridge UP, 2024)

Dr. Jacqueline Riding

Historian, art historian, and curator working in TV and film.

Episode: Jacqueline Riding, "Hard Streets: Working-Class Lives in Charlie Chaplin’s London" (Profile Books, 2025)

Dafeng Xu

Urban planner and scholar

Johns Hopkins University Press

Episode: Dafeng Xu, "Chinatown: San Francisco's 1906 Earthquake and the Paradox of American Immigration Policy" (JHU Press, 2026)

Jens Ludwig

Leading scholar of Crime and Public Policy at the University of Chicago and Director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab

University of Chicago

Episode: Jens Ludwig, "Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence" (U Chicago Press, 2025)

Michael Hurley

Independent scholar who conducts ethnographic research in Southeast Asia

NUS Press

Episode: Michael Hurley, "Waterways of Bangkok: Memory, Landscape and Twilight" (NUS Press, 2025)

Thomas Aiello

Professor of History and Africana Studies and Animal Studies at Valdosta State University

Valdosta State University

Episode: Thomas Aiello, "Return of the King: The Rebirth of Muhammad Ali and the Rise of Atlanta" (U Nebraska Press, 2025)

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Dr. Miranda Melcher

One of your hosts, she is an academic and mediator of discussions on topics within urban studies and public policy, contributing expertise in various aspects of urban culture.

Raghavi Viswanath

Host of New Books in Urban Studies, focusing on the intersection of urban planning and social dynamics.

Caleb Zakarin

CEO and Publisher of New Books Network, overseeing the diverse range of scholarly publications and discussions.

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Mark D. Steinberg, "Moral Storytelling in 1920s New York, Odessa, and Bombay: Sex, Crime, Violence, and Nightlife in the Modern City" (Bloomsbury, 2026)

Q: What did that mean in the context of New York?

Steinberg discusses the use of terms like 'wayward' and 'wild', noting they appeared frequently in official reports, indicating a societal obsession with moral control.

Mark D. Steinberg, "Moral Storytelling in 1920s New York, Odessa, and Bombay: Sex, Crime, Violence, and Nightlife in the Modern City" (Bloomsbury, 2026)

Q: Can you please introduce yourself a little bit and tell us why you decided to write this book?

Mark Steinberg introduces himself as a former professor with a focus on urban history and details the project motivations stemming from his interests in moral storytelling and the present cultural climate.

Maurice Rafael Magaña, "Cartographies of Youth Resistance: Hip-Hop, Punk, and Urban Autonomy in Mexico" (U California Press, 2020)

Q: What does neoliberal militarization mean and how is it key to understanding urbanization in city space in Mexico?

Neoliberal militarization refers to the intersection of military control and social order under neoliberal policies, impacting public space and dissent.

Maurice Rafael Magaña, "Cartographies of Youth Resistance: Hip-Hop, Punk, and Urban Autonomy in Mexico" (U California Press, 2020)

Q: Could you tell us a little bit about how and why barricades emerged as counter spaces and the intergenerational connections they fostered?

The barricades formed a network during the grassroots control of the city, creating spaces for community and horizontal politics among everyday people.

Erick Guerra, "Overbuilt: The High Costs and Low Rewards of US Highway Construction" (Island Press, 2025)

Q: Could you talk about when and why this whole federal highway planning thing even starts?

Guerra explains that the federal involvement in highway planning shifted in the 1930s, transitioning from a rural focus to addressing traffic congestion in cities, leading to the modern highway network.

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The content focuses on contemporary urban studies, engaging with a vast array of subjects related to urban life, architecture, sociology, and cultural dynamics. Episodes frequently highlight scholarly discussions that explore the socio-political landscapes of cities and communities around the world, with particular attention to themes such as migration, urban policy, and historical transformations within urban settings. The format often features interviews with authors who share insights from their recent works, enabling listeners to understand complex urban issues through well-researched narratives. This approach not only provides an academic lens but also makes the material accessible to a wider audience interested in urban culture and ci... more

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