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Robin Dembroff, "Real Men on Top: How Patriarchy Shapes Our Reality" (Oxford UP, 2026)

In Real Men on Top: How Patriarchy Shapes Our Reality (Oxford University Press, 2026), Robin Dembroff shows us that we don't just live in a patriarchal world. We live in a world that patriarchy taught us to see. Patriarchy is not simply a system whe... more

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Stephanie Coontz, "For Better and Worse: The Complicated Past and Challenging Future of Marriage" (Viking, 2026)

Marriage rates have fallen dramatically since the 1970s. Yet far

from devaluing marriage, people still overwhelmingly describe marriage

as the highest commitment they can imagine. Most Americans say they want

to marry eventually, and couples wh... more

14 Jun 2026 • 46 min

Sarah McNamara, "Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South" (UNC Press, 2023)

Decades before Miami became Havana USA, a wave of leftist, radical,

working-class women and men from prerevolutionary Cuba crossed the

Florida Straits, made Ybor City the global capital of the Cuban cigar

industry, and established the foundation o... more

11 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 19 min • Most popular

Michael Staudenmaier, "White, Black, Brown: Becoming Puerto Rican in Chicago" (UNC Press, 2026)

Independent

historian Michael Staudenmaier joins Michael Stauch to discuss his new

book about “becoming Puerto Rican” in Chicago. Staudenmaier’s book, White, Black, Brown: Becoming Puerto Rican in Chicago (University of North Carolina Press, 2026... more

10 Jun 2026 • 59 min

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Sarah McNamara

Author of Ybor City Crucible of the Latina South (UNC Press, 2023)

Texas A&M University

Episode: Sarah McNamara, "Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South" (UNC Press, 2023)

Michael Staudenmaier

Independent historian and author of White, Black, Brown, Becoming Puerto Rican in Chicago

University of North Carolina Press (publisher)

Episode: Michael Staudenmaier, "White, Black, Brown: Becoming Puerto Rican in Chicago" (UNC Press, 2026)

Bruce Dearstyne

Editor of Revolutionary New York, 250 Years of Social Change

Excelsior Editions, State University of New York Press

Episode: Bruce Dearstyne, "Revolutionary New York: 250 Years of Social Change" (SUNY Press, 2026)

Ginger Dellenbaugh

Musician, historian of music and politics, trained opera singer

Independent scholar/author

Episode: Ginger Dellenbaugh, "Maria Callas's Lyric and Coloratura Arias" (Bloomsbury, 2021)

Jane Kanarek

Professor of Rabbinics and Dean of Faculty at the Hebrew College Rabbinical School

Hebrew College Rabbinical School

Episode: Jane Kanarek, "Beyond Brutality: Reclaiming Female Presence in Bavli Sotah" (Brandeis UP, 2025)

Lauren Duval

Historian; author of The Home Front, Revolutionary Households, Military Occupation, and the Making of American Independence

University of North Carolina Press / Omohundro Institute

Episode: Lauren Duval, "The Home Front: Revolutionary Households, Military Occupation, and the Making of American Independence" (Omohundro Institute and UNC Press, 2025)

Kenna Neitch

Author of A Praxis of Persistence, Central American Feminist Testimony and Sustainable Activism

Miami University, Global and Intercultural Studies

Episode: Kenna Neitch, "A Praxis of Persistence: Central American Feminist Testimony and Sustainable Activism" (SUNY Press, 2026)

Frances Kneupper

Author of Prophecy and the Battle for Spiritual Authority, 1360-1400

Oxford University Press (publisher)

Episode: Frances Kneupper, "Prophecy and the Battle for Spiritual Authority, 1360–1400" (Oxford UP, 2025)

Angela Byrne

Historian and author of Finding Mary

Four Courts Press

Episode: Angela Byrne, "Finding Mary: The untold story of an Inishowen murder, 1844" (Four Courts Press, 2025)

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Miranda Melcher

Host associated with The New Books Network; frequently appears in episodes discussing scholarly works

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Michael Staudenmaier, "White, Black, Brown: Becoming Puerto Rican in Chicago" (UNC Press, 2026)

Q: This work discusses class and gender alongside race. How did you approach these elements in your narrative and analysis?

The author explains that labor migration and class position deeply affected political organizing; most organizers were aspirationally bourgeois, with professional jobs, yet the broader Puerto Rican community faced poverty and dependence. Gender played a crucial role: the male-dominated cohort of organizers contrasted with the experiences of Puerto Rican women who faced economic precarity but sometimes gained new freedoms. He also recounts the specific example of Clementina Sushet and how gender shaped her activism and eventual involvement with federal authorities.

Bruce Dearstyne, "Revolutionary New York: 250 Years of Social Change" (SUNY Press, 2026)

Q: You've done a lot of work over the years to help people better understand the history of New York State. What are you going to work on next?

Dearstyne responds that he hopes to continue exploring the New York story and character, possibly authoring work that helps teachers and students connect more deeply with state history and its relevance today.

Ginger Dellenbaugh, "Maria Callas's Lyric and Coloratura Arias" (Bloomsbury, 2021)

Q: How does Verismo relate to Callas's performances, and what does your authorial argument say about this style?

Verismo captures a sense of truthful immediacy in performance; Callas's arias demonstrate how vocal autonomy and dramatic truth can coexist within highly stylized, emotionally intense music, challenging simple categorization and highlighting the singer's role in conveying authenticity.

Kenna Neitch, "A Praxis of Persistence: Central American Feminist Testimony and Sustainable Activism" (SUNY Press, 2026)

Q: What do you mean by 'multi-voiced' or 'multi-local' testimonies, and why are they important?

Neitch explains that multi-voiced testimonies, like the collection about Yuhania and other women in the FMLN, provide a fuller picture of women's experiences in conflict periods, avoiding a single heroic narrative and enabling shared understanding while preserving differences.

Kenna Neitch, "A Praxis of Persistence: Central American Feminist Testimony and Sustainable Activism" (SUNY Press, 2026)

Q: Why focus on Central American case studies instead of a more global view?

The host and guest discuss how Central America has been both misunderstood and crucial for learning about regional resilience, highlighting how local feminist practices respond to neoliberalism, post-war conditions, and ongoing violence, with the aim of translating those lessons to broader contexts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About New Books in Women's History

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This show centers on deep scholarly conversations with researchers and authors who discuss recently published work in history, women's studies, and related humanities fields. Episodes typically pair a host with a guest to unpack books that illuminate movements, cultures, and archival practices, ranging from Dalit feminism and anti-caste organizing to women's resistance in wartime, reproductive history, and feminist historiography. Notable throughlines include a strong emphasis on archival research, cross-disciplinary connections, and the role of women in shaping public discourse and policy. The format often blends biographical detail with broader historical themes, offering listeners insights into methodology, source material, and the chall... more

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