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Baldwin & Co. Author Talks

Jerid P. Woods, Calvin Johnson

Booking Overview

This is a long-form interview show focused on books, intellectual life, culture, politics, and social justice, featuring authors, scholars, economists, and prominent public figures. PR agencies could credibly pitch published authors, academics, former public officials, and subject-matter experts with substantive books, research, or firsthand expertise in literature, race, economics, policing, and political leadership; booking difficulty is medium because the show has attracted notable guests but also features accessible experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 48

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

dj@baldwinandcobooks.com

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Host

Jerid P. Woods - Host and interviewer for Baldwin & Co. conversations focused on literature, writing, ideas, and the creative process.

Calvin Johnson - Judge and interviewer for Baldwin & Co. conversations addressing criminal justice, policing, civil rights, and public affairs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, university scholars, economists, former elected officials, legal or justice professionals, and other recognized experts with substantial subject-matter expertise or a timely book.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, University professorships or research leadership, Elected public office, Leadership of academic or policy institutions, Relevant professional or government experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Gary Hoover - Poverty, Economic Inequality, Homelessness, Food Assistance, Economic Mobility, And Public Policy.

Carol Moseley Braun - Kamala Harris, Women In Political Leadership, Race And Gender In American Politics, Representation, And Barriers To Executive Power.

Antonio Michael Downing - Ancestry, Identity, The Black Literary Tradition, Impostor Syndrome, Creative Discipline, And The Writing Process.

Jared Fishman - The Henry Glover Case, Police Corruption, Civil Rights, Institutional Accountability, New Orleans Policing, And Criminal Justice Reform.

Terence Keel - Forensics, Coroner’s Reports, Police Violence, Race, Religion, Law, Science, And The Social Context Of Death Investigations.

Recent Topics

Art, Literature, Social Justice, Politics, Racial Justice

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Baldwin & Co. Author Talks
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Ocean Vuong on Capitalism’s Forgotten People and the American Dream

October 13, 2026

In this powerful conversation, Ocean Vuong and E.M. Tran examine the people capitalism often pushes to the margins—immigrants, refugees, low-wage workers, caregivers, addicts, and elders whose lives rarely fit America’s preferred success story. Through The Emperor of Gladness, Vuong rejects the idea that dignity must come from wealth, upward mobility, or escaping poverty, arguing instead that lives built around work, survival, friendship, and care are worthy on their own terms. He challenges ...

What Really Happened After The Knee - Colin Kaepernick, Ryan Clark & Eric Reid

October 11, 2026

What really happened after Colin Kaepernick took a knee—and how much did the NFL, the media, and even other players work to contain the fallout? In this explosive conversation, Ryan Clark, Colin Kaepernick, and Eric Reid pull back the curtain on the fear, money, pressure, blackballing, media manipulation, and internal resistance surrounding one of the most controversial protests in sports history. Kaepernick and Reid reveal how many players privately wanted to support the movement but were un...

I Dare You Deny Black People Reparations After Hearing This! Marcus Anthony Hunter Breaks Down The Fight For Reparations.

September 28, 2026

Nicki Minaj’s political evolution has sparked a much bigger conversation about fame, power, loyalty, and Black cultural responsibility. Marcus Anthony Hunter and David Johns go beyond the headlines to ask a harder question: what happens when a Black celebrity’s politics begin to clash with the community that helped make them powerful? This is not just a conversation about Nicki Minaj or MAGA—it’s about influence, identity, accountability, and who gets to shape the culture in this moment.This ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Baldwin & Co. Author Talks
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How do I get in touch with Baldwin & Co. Author Talks?

Baldwin & Co. Author Talks is hosted by Jerid P. Woods and Calvin Johnson. Its publicly listed email is dj@baldwinandcobooks.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Baldwin & Co. Author Talks?

The publicly listed email for Baldwin & Co. Author Talks: dj@baldwinandcobooks.com.

How many listeners does Baldwin & Co. Author Talks have?

Podseeker estimates Baldwin & Co. Author Talks reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Baldwin & Co. Author Talks?

Baldwin & Co. Author Talks typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published authors, university scholars, economists, former elected officials, legal or justice professionals, and other recognized experts with substantial subject-matter expertise or a timely book. Common among recent guests: Published books; University professorships or research leadership; Elected public office. Recent guests include Gary Hoover, Carol Moseley Braun, and Antonio Michael Downing.

How hard is it to get booked on Baldwin & Co. Author Talks?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Baldwin & Co. Author Talks cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Literature, Social Justice, Politics, and Racial Justice. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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