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A series of interviews with authors of new books from Princeton University Press

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Recent Guests

Lawrence Douglas
Grosfeld Professor of Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought at Amherst College
Amherst College / Princeton University Press
Episode: Lawrence Douglas, "The Criminal State: War, Atrocity, and the Dream of International Justice" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Steven Nadler
Vilas Research Professor and the William H. Hay II Professor of Philosophy at University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Steven Nadler, "Spinoza, Atheist" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Annette Gordon-Reed
Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Annette Gordon-Reed ed., "Jefferson on Race: A Reader" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Hugo Drochon
associate professor in political theory
University of Nottingham
Episode: Hugo Drochon, "Elites and Democracy" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Dr. Kira Kieffer
Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Episode: Kira Ganga Kieffer, "Unvaccinated Under God: Religion and Vaccine Hesitancy in Modern America" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Dr. Mark Peterson
Edmund S. Morgan Professor of History at Yale University, author
Yale University
Episode: Mark Peterson, "The Making and Breaking of the American Constitution: A Thousand-Year History" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Julia Bowes
Lecturer of gender history at the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Episode: Julia Bowes, "Every Man's Home a Castle: Parental Rights and the Makings of Modern Conservatism" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Julia Stephens
Author of Worldly Afterlives, Tracing Family Trails Between India and Empire
Rutgers University (Associate Professor of History)
Episode: Julia Stephens, "Worldly Afterlives: Tracing Family Trails Between India and Empire" (Princeton UP, 2025)
Kim Haines-Eitzen
Author of The Gospel of John, A Biography
Princeton University Press
Episode: Kim Haines-Eitzen, "The Gospel of John: A Biography" (Princeton UP, 2026)

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Morteza Hajizadeh
Host of New Books Network episodes; linked to Critical Theory Channel in some entries

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Ads are terrible!

    Ads from New Book Network are poorly introduced and mar these wonderful work conversations. Please think of the poor listener!

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    A Turned-off Listener
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast, bad interviewer and audio

    Interviewers are awful. Terrible voices, especially for the Haman interview. Get a better interviewer who can actually pronounce the words and terms correctly. Very amateurish

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    a speck of stardust
    United States6 months ago
  • Audio awful!

    Great podcast, but the audio is absolutely horrible!

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    a bit of stardust
    United Statesa year ago
  • Broad range of interviews

    Always something interesting. He needs a better microphone.

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    mondomando🍺
    United States4 years ago
  • Brilliant and rich conversations

    These are accessible discussions for any curious listener. I love the length, it leaves you feeling enriched. The authors are brilliant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evcity
    United States5 years ago

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Broad range of interviews; occasional feedback on equipment would help.
Audio quality is inconsistent; better mic needed.
Brilliant and rich conversations; accessible and engaging for curious listeners.
Great podcast, bad interviewer and audio—improve pronunciation and production.

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Talking Points

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Steven Nadler, "Spinoza, Atheist" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Q: What do these terms mean, and what support is found for them in Spinoza's corpus and particularly in the ethics?
Nadler explains that Spinoza's framework invites readers to interpret terms like God and nature through a rational lens; pantheism and panentheism are discussed as competing readings, but Nadler emphasizes that Spinoza ultimately treats God and nature as one and the same, challenging traditional theistic conceptions.
Lawrence Douglas, "The Criminal State: War, Atrocity, and the Dream of International Justice" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Q: Why can't we have both—prosecuting aggression and atrocity at the same time?
Historically, Nuremberg tied atrocity crimes to aggression, making jurisdiction and legal theory complex; later shifts showed that trying to prosecute both in all cases is technically difficult because aggression and atrocity have different legal definitions and evidentiary requirements, though the ideal would be to pursue both where possible.
Annette Gordon-Reed ed., "Jefferson on Race: A Reader" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Q: I was wondering for you, if you could just introduce yourself a little to those who aren't familiar with your work, and what brought you to studying America's history?
Gordon-Reed explains her background, including moving from law into history, and how a long-standing interest in slavery and Monticello led her to study Jefferson more deeply, culminating in a three-part structure for the book: self-image, theories, and actions/interactions.
Julia Bowes, "Every Man's Home a Castle: Parental Rights and the Makings of Modern Conservatism" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Q: How did race and immigration shape these battles over education and state power?
Racialized concerns tended to focus on white, European immigrant children domestically, while Black Americans faced different timelines and regions for schooling and labor laws. Anti-Black and anti-immigrant sentiments were often embedded in the rhetoric of state power, education, and national belonging, influencing which groups were targeted by policy and which rights were foregrounded.
Julia Bowes, "Every Man's Home a Castle: Parental Rights and the Makings of Modern Conservatism" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Q: Could you summarize why schooling and vaccination became so central to debates over parental rights?
Public schooling put the state at the center of daily life for a large portion of the population, especially in urban areas with immigrant communities. Vaccination and health exams expanded state authority into the home, creating conflicts rooted in a broader conflict over who counts as the rightful bearer of rights in American democracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Princeton UP Ideas Podcast

What is Princeton UP Ideas Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series features in-depth conversations with authors of forthcoming and recent Princeton University Press titles, covering history, politics, religion, philosophy, and cultural studies. Interviews are typically scholarly and idea-forward, connecting historical context to contemporary issues, with episodes often anchored by a host guiding the dialogue and a scholarly guest unpacking core arguments, methodologies, and implications for readers. A standout element is the emphasis on tying archival work and historiography to current debates, along with curated book-specific moments that illuminate how ideas travel across time and culture. The show frequently features academics and researchers who bring rigorous analysis to broad audiences, m... more

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