July 29, 2025

Zeina Sleiman on Where the Jasmine Blooms

In this Q&A, the Palestinian Canadian writer Zeina Sleiman reflects on her relationship to places and the inspiration behind the novel.

July 24, 2025

Michael Wachtel on Viacheslav Ivanov

Michael Wachtel offers a deeper understanding of Viacheslav Ivanov character, his influential relationships, and the historical context that shaped his life.

July 22, 2025

Emilio J. Castilla in Conversation with Renee Bales About The Meritocracy Paradox

In this interview, Emilio J. Castilla and Renee Bales discuss the strengths and limitations of meritocracy, the state of merit-based evaluation practices today, and more.

July 18, 2025

Vijay Selvam in Conversation with Renee Bales About Principles of Bitcoin

In this interview, Vijay Selvam and Renee Bales discuss the benefits of Bitcoin within its economic, political, and philosophical contexts, the challenge of making Bitcoin accessible, and its future.

July 15, 2025

Maciej Ryś in Conversation with Renee Bales About Sparks for Innovation

Maciej Ry and Renee Bales discuss the unique applications of hackathons, the author’s research process, and Sparks for Innovation.

July 10, 2025

Why Research Is Not Enough

Philip N. Cohen

Phil N. Cohen discusses the urgent need for social scientists to engage with the public, emphasizing the need for transparency and local relevance in research.

July 8, 2025

Setting the Stage

Shalini Kudinoor

Shalini Kudinoor thinks about the power of storytelling as a force for both memory and transformation in this AUP RoundUP about Pride Month and Juneteenth.

July 1, 2025

Jamie Brownlee and Kevin Walby on Psychedelic Capitalism

Jamie Brownlee and Kevin Walby discuss their concerns that psychedelics are being appropriated and commodified by institutional power structures.

June 23, 2025

Daniel Kane on Love, Joe

In this Q&A, Daniel Kane discusses his book, Love, Joe, and examines how Joe Brainard’s letters speak to his artistic life and queer identity.

June 16, 2025

Reimagining the Plantation Toward More Liberatory Futures

Strategies in Black Self-Determination

Jarvis C. McInnis

Jarvis C. McInnis discusses the transformation of plantation legacies as strategies in Black self-determination and community empowerment.

June 16, 2025

Ian F. McNeely on The University Unfettered

In This Q&A, author of The University Unfettered Ian F. McNeely emphasized the importance of competition and academic freedom in higher education.

June 11, 2025

Attacks on Science Put Same-Sex Marriage, and All Our Rights, in Danger

Michael Stambolis-Ruhstorfer

Michael Stambolis-Ruhstorfer discusses how attacks on science threaten same-sex marriage rights and highlights the crucial role experts play in shaping policy.