Uc Press Podcast

Harry Greene of Cornell talks about his life as a snake biologist.

Rebecca Solnit and Rebecca Snedeker discuss their new atlas of New Orleans.

Gordon Young discusses the history and current status of his hometown, Flint, Michigan.

Nathan Schneider discusses the history of people trying to prove the existence of God.

John Goodman discusses a series of interviews with bassist Charles Mingus.

Guthrie Ramsey discusses the life and work of jazz pianist Bud Powell.

Sabine Heinlein discusses the post-incarceration lives of three convicted murderers.

Leslie C. Bell discusses the paradox of sexual freedom for women in their 20's.

An interview with Joshua Bloom about the history and politics of the Black Panther Party.

An interview with Suzanne Barston about the current dialogue about breastfeeding within the maternal community.

An interview with Don Lattin about his new book that blends his personal struggles with substance abuse with the lives of three spiritual giants of mid-20th century America.

An interview with Augustin Fuentes about the evolutionary refutation of cultural myths.

An interview with Laura Pulido about a geographic guide to the social history of Los Angeles.

An interview with John Bateson about suicide and the Golden Gate Bridge.

An interview with Marion Nestle about the history and myths of calories.

An interview with Manel Baucells about using the tools of science to live a happier life.

An interview with Glen Martin about the struggle between conversationist in Kenya.

Gerald Asher, former wine editor of Gourmet Magazine, returns to the show to discuss a second anthology of his writings.

Chris Gondek talks with Gilbert Waldbauer about the ongoing evolutionary contest between insects and the animals that eat them.

Chris Gondek talks with Julie Guthman about the political economy of American obesity.