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The Academic Life

Christina Gessler
Immigration
Writing Process
Academic Publishing
Book Arguments
Manuscript Revision
Dissertation-To-Book Workbook
Evidence-Based Questions
Grief
Academic Struggles
Academic Writing
Before and After the Book Deal
Sociology
Border Safety
Crime Rates
Mexico
Remittances
Identity
White Christian Nationalism
Public Markets
Mental Health

A podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! Created and produced by Dr. Christina Gessler, the Academic Life podcast is inspired by today’s knowledge-producers around the world, working inside and outside the academy. Support our show by becoming a premium member! newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

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In this eye-opening investigation into the most remarkable points on the map, a single boundary might, upon closer inspection, reveal eons of history—from epic tales of conquest, treaties, and alliances to intimate, all-too-human stories of love, gre... more

“My name has become a horror to all those who want slavery,” declared Jean‑Jacques Dessalines as he announced the independence of Haiti, the most radical nation‑state during the Age of Revolution and the first country ever to permanently outlaw slave... more

Designing and Facilitating Workshops with Intentionality offers practical guidance, tools, and resources to assist practitioners in creating effective, engaging workshops for adult learners. Drawing from three key learning frameworks and the author’s... more

Jumping Through Hoops: Performing Gender in the 19th Century Circus, by Betsy Golden Kellem, reveals the hidden history of early female circus performers: boundary-breaking women like Lavinia Warren, known as the Queen of Beauty; to Millie-Christine ... more

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Dr. Julia Gaffield
Associate professor of history at William & Mary, author of 'I Have Avenged America', an expert in Caribbean history
William & Mary
Episode: I Have Avenged America: Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Haiti’s Fight for Freedom
Tolu Noah
Author of 'Designing and Facilitating Workshops with Intentionality'
California State University, Long Beach
Episode: Designing and Facilitating Workshops with Intentionality
Betsy Golden Kellem
Author of 'Jumping Through Hoops, Performing Gender in the 19th Century Circus'
Episode: Jumping Through Hoops: Performing Gender in the 19th Century Circus
Kathleen Delaski
Author of 'Who Needs College Anymore, Imagining A Future Where Degrees Won't Matter'
Episode: Who Needs College Anymore: Imagining A Future Where Degrees Don’t Matter
Dr. Tracie Canada
Author of Tackling the Everyday, Race and Nation in Big Time College Football
Duke University
Episode: Tackling the Everyday: Race and Nation in Big-Time College Football
Professor Amanda Frost
Author and professor of law at the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Episode: Citizenship Stripping: You Are Not American
Dr. Zena Hitz
Author of Lost in Thought, The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life
Episode: Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life
Dr. John King
A lifelong educator, former New York State Education Commissioner, and Chancellor of the State University of New York
State University of New York
Episode: Teacher by Teacher: The People Who Change Our Lives
Dr. Thomas Tweed
Historian of religion at Notre Dame and author of the book being discussed.
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Religion in the Lands That Became America

Host

Dr. Christina Gessler
Producer and host, focusing on the experiences and insights of academics and authors relating to education and personal growth.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Engaging interviews

    Dr. Gessler is such an engaging interviewer. Her guests are varied, covering all aspects of life as an academic. She brings out the best in every guest.

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    Rebecca DB
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Jonn Elledge, "A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders: Surprising Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps" (Experiment, 2024)
Q: What do you hope this episode sparks for listeners?
Elledge wants listeners to rethink their assumptions about nationalism and consider whether a flag or nation deserves their loyalty.
Jonn Elledge, "A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders: Surprising Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps" (Experiment, 2024)
Q: What drew you to this topic?
Elledge has always been interested in maps and stories about borders, influenced by a BBC documentary. He also edited a website focused on urbanism, which further fueled his interest.
I Have Avenged America: Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Haiti’s Fight for Freedom
Q: What do you hope listeners take away?
I hope they desire to learn more about the Haitian Revolution and engage deeply with the historical narrative surrounding it.
I Have Avenged America: Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Haiti’s Fight for Freedom
Q: What do you hope this episode sparks for listeners?
I hope listeners gain a better understanding of Dessalines as a very complicated and thoughtful person who engaged in diplomacy as well as warfare.
I Have Avenged America: Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Haiti’s Fight for Freedom
Q: Can you set the scene?
Dessalines declares Haitian independence after a military defeat of the French, but they do not recognize it, creating a precarious situation for Haiti.

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2. Tolu Noah
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4. Kathleen Delaski
5. Dr. Tracie Canada
6. Professor Amanda Frost
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