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

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Whether you’re hoping to publish your first book or you’re a seasoned author with an unfinished proposal languishing on your hard drive, The Book Proposal Book provides honest and invaluable advice on how to overcome common sticking points and get yo... more

With senses that often seem alien to us, bees navigate complex decisions about where to find food, when to fight or flee, and how to work together. The Language of Bees (Princeton University Press, 2026) invites readers into the hidden world of bee c... more

Political Scientists William Howell and Terry Moe have a new book out that explores how the United States constitutional system has given way to the establishment of a kind of strongman presidency, disconnected in many ways from the constraints desig... more

In the winter of 1472, the city of Dijon, France, became the stage for a remarkable legal drama. On the mayor’s orders, an investigator named Jaques Borestel went door-to-door questioning his neighbors about an alleged sexual assault—and about the vi... more

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Recent Guests

Terry Moe
Co-author of Trajectory of Power, The Rise of the Strongman Presidency
Stanford University; co-author with William Howell
Episode: William G. Howell and Terry M. Moe, "Trajectory of Power: The Rise of the Strongman Presidency" (Princeton UP, 2025)
Sara McDougall
Professor of History at John Jay College and the City University of New York
Princeton University Press book Justice for Jehanne
Episode: Sara McDougall, "Justice for Jehanne: The Tale of a Medieval Survivor" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Jonathan Quong
Author, Professor of Philosophy and Law
University of Southern California
Episode: Jonathan Quong, "Political Philosophy: The Puzzle of Legitimate Injustice" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Betty Lai
Author of The Grant Writing Guide, A Road Map for Scholars
Boston College
Episode: The Grant Writing Guide: A Road Map for Scholars
Matthew Engelke
Anthropologist, Professor and Chair of the Department of Religion at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: An Honest Death: Life's End and Humanist Funerals with Matthew Engelke
Laura Portwood-Stacer
Founder of Manuscript Works; author of The Book Proposal Book and Make Your Manuscript Work
Manuscript Works
Episode: How to Write a Book Proposal and Make Your Manuscript Work with Laura Portwood-Stacer
David Helvarg
Author of Forest of the Sea; founder of Blue Frontier; co-host of Rising Tide Ocean Podcast
Island Books / Princeton University Press imprint; Blue Frontier
Episode: David Helvarg, "Forest of the Sea: The Remarkable Life and Imperiled Future of Kelp" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Paul Johnson
Professor, Provost of Queen's College, University of Oxford
University of Oxford / Institute for Fiscal Studies
Episode: Paul Johnson, "Challenging Inequalities: How We Got Stuck and Where We Go Next" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Arturo Chang
Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Episode: Arturo Chang, "A New World of Revolutions: Popular Imaginations and Movements Across the Americas" (Princeton UP, 2026)

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 36 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 States6 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 States9 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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    4
    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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Long-form interviews are a strength, offering substantial context and takeaways.
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Guests bring strong expertise and engaging anecdotes that illuminate complex subjects.
The discussions of book-driven ideas feel accessible and enriching when the audio is clear.

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Paul Johnson, "Challenging Inequalities: How We Got Stuck and Where We Go Next" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Q: What is predistribution and how does it change our view of inequality?
Predistribution is about organizing the economy to prevent inequality from arising in the first place, rather than solely relying on welfare or taxes to fix it after the fact. It emphasizes managing economic change and policy design to keep incomes rising and to reduce the transmission of wealth and power disparities into future generations.
An Honest Death: Life's End and Humanist Funerals with Matthew Engelke
Q: You do some interesting studies of the members of the Humanist UK group or the BHA. And then you also look at the celebrants. How do the celebrants tend to compare the group to the rest of the members?
Engelke explains that about 100,000 members exist with around 300 celebrants who train to provide funerals, weddings, and naming ceremonies; celebrants tailor services to reflect the individuals and families, balancing secular ideals with personal beliefs.
How to Write a Book Proposal and Make Your Manuscript Work with Laura Portwood-Stacer
Q: What was it like competing on Jeopardy, and did that experience relate to book writing?
Laura describes Jeopardy as anxiety-provoking but dream-fulfilling, highlighting preparation, performance, and resilience; she notes parallels in handling pressure, auditions, and learning from the experience that informed her writing discipline.
How to Write a Book Proposal and Make Your Manuscript Work with Laura Portwood-Stacer
Q: What one step can an overwhelmed academic take today to start the publishing process?
Her advice is to find two or three role models whose books achieve the desired impact and to use that social proof to inform the publisher about the project's potential, making the goal feel more attainable.
How to Write a Book Proposal and Make Your Manuscript Work with Laura Portwood-Stacer
Q: What is your take on AI's impact on academic publishing?
She expresses strong reservations about using AI to generate text for academic work, stressing that editors are cautious and that original research should remain the author's own work due to credibility and quality concerns.

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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?

The series features in-depth conversations with authors publishing new works from a leading university press, spanning politics, literature, history, science, and social policy. Episodes typically unpack the core arguments of a book, situate it within broader scholarly debates, and draw out real-world implications with a focus on how research translates to society, policy, and culture. Guests are often professors, editors, and practitioners who bring archival work, theoretical framing, and methodical storytelling to complex topics. A notable strength is the breadth of disciplines and the emphasis on how books illuminate contemporary concerns—from governance and memory to education and environmental policy.

Listeners can expect rigorous, id... more

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5. Matthew Engelke
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