Reader's Corner
Bob KustraWelcome to Reader's Corner, a weekly radio show hosted by Boise State University president emeritus Bob Kustra that features lively conversations with some of the nation's leading authors about issues and ideas that matter today.
Support for this podcast comes from Saint Alphonsus Sports Medicine
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 496 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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An interview with Philippe Sands, author of 38 Londres Street. The book traces two of the 20th century’s most infamous war criminals, testing the limits of immunity and impunity after Nuremberg.
An interview with Walt Bogdanich, co-author of the new book, When McKinsey Comes to Town. The book offers a portrait of a company whose work has often made the world more unequal, more corrupt, and more dangerous.
An interview with Ernest Scheyder, author of The War Below. The book offers an illuminating look at the stakes in the new fight surrounding the extraction of lithium and copper to power digital and energy technologies.
An interview with Howard Bryant, author of the new book, Kings and Pawns. The book offers an untold story of sports and fame, Black America and the promise of integration through the Cold War lens of two transformative events.
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- One of my favs
Insightful interviews with a wide range of writers who have great perspectives on history and/or current events. I’ve received some of my best book recommendations from listening to this podcast. But in addition to learning about some quality books, I find the conversations to be quite enlightening and entertaining. Host Bob Kustra does a nice job. Always a treat.
Apple Podcasts5momreader123
United States5 years ago - Worth Your While
Simply a great listen about an a wide array of interesting topics -- all explored with care and insight.
Apple Podcasts5AIM-9MUnited States8 years ago - Some promise but needs work
Reader's Corner has a great premise: interview a successful author and thereby encourage us all to read more. That' great. Bob Kustra, the president of Boise State University serves as its host. He generally asks good questions in the first half of each program but then tends to steer the conversation to match his political beliefs. Kustra spent over 35 years in the murky world of Illinois politics before venturing into higher education administration. He should really know better than to ma... more
Apple Podcasts2Simbababy
Australia9 years ago - Not worth it
Kustra is an idiot. If I could buy him for what he's worth and sell him for what he thinks he's worth then maybe I could afford to offer a scholarship to a kid to attend a school that cared more about academics and less about it's football team.
Apple Podcasts1HyderedsoxfanUnited States10 years ago
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Conversations with leading authors across history, politics, and culture anchor a show that blends literary analysis with timely global issues. Episodes often center on a new book and the ideas it explores, from colonial legacies and war to technology and geopolitics, with guests ranging from Nobel laureates to investigative journalists. A standout feature is bringing a university-backed host perspective to books that intersect current events and public discourse, creating a thoughtful, accessible space for readers who want richer context around what they're reading. The program tends to attract listeners who value deep-dive interviews, diverse perspectives, and connections between literature and real-world impact.
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Recent guests on Reader's Corner include:
1. Philippe Sands
2. Walt Bogdanich
3. Ernest Scheyder
4. Howard Bryant
5. Oren Harman
6. Julia Cooke
7. David Phillips
8. Bruce Borgos
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