New Books in Journalism

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	484	Founded	15 years ago
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Aaron Smale, "Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone" (Bridget Williams, 2024)

"The Coast has been battered for years by decisions made by those who don’t live there and don’t have any connection to the place. It started early."

Based on his investigative Newsroom series, Aaron Smale’s Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone ... more

9 Dec 2025 • 44 min

Gwyneth Mellinger, "Racializing Objectivity: How the White Southern Press Used Journalism Standards to Defend Jim Crow" (U Massachusetts Press, 2024)

“When the civil rights movement began to challenge Jim Crow laws, the white southern press reframed the coverage of racism and segregation as a debate over journalism standards. Many white southern editors, for instance, designated Black Americans as... more

6 Dec 2025 • 24 min

Margaretha Geertsema-Sligh, "Journalism and Gender: Global Perspectives" (Routledge, 2025)

In this episode, New Books Network host Nina Bo Wagner talks to Margaretha Geertsema-Sligh about her new book Journalism and Gender: Global Perspectives (Routledge, 2025). They discuss how gender continues to shape who produces the news, how stories ... more

6 Dec 2025 • 51 min

Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov, "Our Dear Friends in Moscow: The Inside Story of a Broken Generation" (PublicAffairs, 2025)

1991 ushered in a new epoch of hope as Russia marched toward democracy and prosperity on the ruins of the Soviet Union. In 2025 those hopes for a thriving, democratic Russia have not panned out. Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov lived it as journalis... more

18 Nov 2025 • 1 hr 2 min

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Aaron Smale

Investigative journalist with a focus on indigenous issues and agribusiness.

Newsroom

Episode: Aaron Smale, "Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone" (Bridget Williams, 2024)

Margaretha Geertsema-Sligh

Professor of Journalism at Butler University and Author of Journalism and Gender: Global Perspectives

Butler University

Episode: Margaretha Geertsema-Sligh, "Journalism and Gender: Global Perspectives" (Routledge, 2025)

Irina Borogan

Author and Russian investigative journalist in exile

Episode: Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov, "Our Dear Friends in Moscow: The Inside Story of a Broken Generation" (PublicAffairs, 2025)

Andrei Soldatov

Author and Russian investigative journalist in exile

Episode: Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov, "Our Dear Friends in Moscow: The Inside Story of a Broken Generation" (PublicAffairs, 2025)

Dr. Joanne Kuai

Research fellow in the School of Media and Communication at RMIT University

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Episode: AI, News, and the State: Reinstitutionalising Journalism in Global China’s Algorithmic Age: A conversation with Dr. Joanne Kuai

Dr. Martin Moore

Specializes in political communication and runs a center for the study of media communication and power at King's College London.

King's College London

Episode: Martin Moore and Thomas Colley, "Dictating Reality: The Global Battle to Control the News" (Columbia UP, 2025)

Dr. Thomas Colley

Visiting fellow at King's College London and a lecturer at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, focusing on war, national security, and disinformation.

King's College London

Episode: Martin Moore and Thomas Colley, "Dictating Reality: The Global Battle to Control the News" (Columbia UP, 2025)

Rob Wells

Author of "The Insider: How the Kiplinger Newsletter Bridged Washington and Wall Street"

University of Massachusetts Press

Episode: Rob Wells, "The Insider: How the Kiplinger Newsletter Bridged Washington and Wall Street" (U Massachusetts Press, 2022)

Aletta André

Dutch historian and journalist covering South Asia since 2009

Dutch International Media

Episode: Abhimanyu Kumar and Aletta André, "The House of Awadh: A Hidden Tragedy" (HarperCollins India, 2025)

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Aaron Smale, "Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone" (Bridget Williams, 2024)

Q: What have some of the reactions been to have you, you know, spending this time there and investigating it and putting all the pieces together?

Reactions have varied, with outsiders expressing disbelief at the issues, while locals appreciate the compilation of information that reflects their long-standing struggles.

Aaron Smale, "Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone" (Bridget Williams, 2024)

Q: Is there anything further we need to understand about government policy and regulation or lack thereof in this sphere?

Smale discusses the current government's push to loosen regulations around industry, the lack of enforcement, and how local councils are challenged by larger companies.

Aaron Smale, "Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone" (Bridget Williams, 2024)

Q: Could you please start us off by introducing yourself a little bit and tell us why you decided to investigate this story and then turn it into a book?

Aaron Smale describes his background in journalism, focusing on Māori issues and agribusiness, and explains that his family ties to Tairāwhiti drove him to investigate the region's challenges after recent cyclones.

Gwyneth Mellinger, "Racializing Objectivity: How the White Southern Press Used Journalism Standards to Defend Jim Crow" (U Massachusetts Press, 2024)

Q: Could you explain to listeners what the roles were in the fields at the time and why they were so influential to shape social thought and journalism standards at the time?

These Southern journalists, namely Pegler, Dabney, and Young, played significant roles in shaping public opinion by using their platforms to influence perceptions about the Black press and civil rights.

Gwyneth Mellinger, "Racializing Objectivity: How the White Southern Press Used Journalism Standards to Defend Jim Crow" (U Massachusetts Press, 2024)

Q: What drew you to this topic in the first place, and if you have any advice for what journalists today can take from this history?

I was drawn to this topic because it documents how institutional racism functions just below the surface, highlighting the need for journalists to critically analyze concepts like merit and patriotism.

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The content focuses on the intersection of journalism and academia, highlighting discussions with scholars who publish new works related to journalism studies. Episodes frequently examine pressing issues within the media landscape, such as representation, censorship, and the evolution of public communication. Unique points of interest include the exploration of historical journalism practices in various contexts and the implications for contemporary media ethics and practices. This podcast stands out by not only engaging with theoretical discourse but also intertwining personal narratives and case studies that resonate with broader societal conversations, making it both informative and thought-provoking for listeners invested in the nuances... more

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