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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to ... more

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Thomas Haigh
Professor of history and affiliated faculty of computer science at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Episode: Thomas Haigh on the History of “AI” as a Brand
Jonathan Nguyen
Professor and co-author of the book about hospitals and medically underserved communities.
University of Massachusetts
Episode: Daniel Skinner et al., "The City and the Hospital: The Paradox of Medically Overserved Communities" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Dr. Paulette Steeves
Associate Professor of Sociology at Algoma University, Metis and Cree, Canada Research Chair in Healing and Reconciliation.
Algoma University
Episode: Paulette F. C. Steeves, "The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere" (U Nebraska Press, 2021)
Amanda Parrish Morgan
Author of 'Stroller'
Bloomsbury
Episode: Amanda Parrish Morgan, "Stroller" (Bloomsbury, 2022)
Meg Bernhard
Journalist and essayist from Southern California, currently based in Las Vegas, author of 'Wine'
Bloomsbury
Episode: Meg Bernhard, "Wine" (Bloomsbury, 2023)
Tom White
Author of 'Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster'
Repeater
Episode: Tom White, "Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster" (Repeater, 2025)
Dr. Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy
Author and academic specializing in Global Intercultural Studies
Miami University, Ohio
Episode: Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, "Videotape" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Cory Doctorow
Writer, activist, and author known for his work on digital rights
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Cory Doctorow on Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It
Dana Boyd
Author and researcher focusing on social implications of technology
Cornell University
Episode: Cory Doctorow on Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It

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Dr. Miranda Melcher
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4.3 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Excellent, but please fix the audio

    Excellent content, but the audio of the introductory part is disturbed by static noise. Thankfully the introduction is pretty short. The audio of the interview is much better. I think it would be wise to get a new microphone.

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    Em1975
    United States5 years ago

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Daniel Skinner et al., "The City and the Hospital: The Paradox of Medically Overserved Communities" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Q: How can hospitals shift development strategies to make care more equitable for uninsured or underinsured patients?
Hospitals must address not only immediate care access but also broader community safety and engagement strategies to improve overall health outcomes for underserved populations.
Daniel Skinner et al., "The City and the Hospital: The Paradox of Medically Overserved Communities" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Q: How do you define community in the context of your research?
Community definition was strategic, as institutions often manipulate their boundaries to serve their interests, rather than genuinely reflecting the needs of the people affected by healthcare delivery.
Daniel Skinner et al., "The City and the Hospital: The Paradox of Medically Overserved Communities" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Q: How did your collaboration with authors of different disciplines shape your perspective?
Our collaboration was motivated by our friendship and shared interests, allowing us to examine hospitals not as isolated entities but as parts of larger community narratives.
Reading the Bible with AI?: A Conversation with John Kaag, Philosopher and Co-Founder of Rebind AI
Q: Has it been challenging to launch this product in the AI world and the Bible commentary world?
Kaag acknowledges the challenges of rapidly evolving technology but suggests that big tech companies are not currently focused on creating responsible study materials like Rebind, indicating a positive reception from publishers once they understand the use case.
Reading the Bible with AI?: A Conversation with John Kaag, Philosopher and Co-Founder of Rebind AI
Q: How does the Rebind Study Bible work? What is it like for a person that is using it on a daily or weekly basis?
Users can read the American Standard Version of the Bible, listen to commentary at the start of each chapter, and ask questions about the text to receive answers sourced from 42 scholars.

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