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BOOKED IN

Booking Overview

This is a book-driven current-affairs interview show focused on major news, politics, history, criminal justice, and social issues, with external guests typically consisting of authors, journalists, academics, and specialist researchers. Suitable pitches include nonfiction authors, investigative reporters, professors, historians, and policy experts with substantial research or a timely book; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong subject authority and credible published work.

Metrics

Episodes: 42

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: Ireland

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hil@newsbyhil.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Published nonfiction authors, journalists, academics, historians, and specialist researchers with substantial expertise in a major news, political, historical, legal, or social-issue topic.
Required Achievements:  
Published a substantive nonfiction book, Extensive research, reporting, or academic expertise in the subject, Recognized journalism, scholarship, or subject-matter authority, A timely book connected to a major public issue or current news story

Recent Guest Discussions

Dave Wedge - The Karen Read Trial, The Death Of John O'keefe, Online Speculation, And Alleged Police Corruption.

Adam Hochschild - King Leopold II, Belgium, The Congo Free State, Colonial Exploitation, And Mass Violence In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo.

Robin Andersen - US Media Reporting On Gaza, Mainstream News Coverage, And Media Accountability.

Dan Lawton - Northern Ireland, The Troubles, Wrongful Conviction, Kevin Barry Artt, And The Evidence That Established His Innocence.

Kojo Koram - Drug Policy, Mass Criminalization, The Cannabis Industry, And The Social And Economic Consequences Of The Future Drug Market.

Recent Topics

Current Affairs, Journalism, Politics, History, Criminal Justice

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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DAVE WEDGE: Blizzard of Lies, the death of John O'Keefe and the Karen Read trial

September 02, 2026

As another day of jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial continued, I sat down with Boston-based journalist Dave Wedge to chat about another Massachusetts case that captured international attention - the Karen Read trial. His new book, Blizzard of Lies, went straight onto The New York Times bestseller list, and provides captivating insight into the death of John O'Keefe, the explosion of online speculation and the accusations of police corruption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

ADAM HOCHSCHILD: King Leopold's Ghost, Belgium and the 'Congo Free State'

July 29, 2026

For much of my life I knew nothing about Belgium's King Leopold II and his brutal subjugation of millions in the DRC - what was ironically then called the 'Congo Free State'. To be clear, millions were killed, terrorised and utterly exploited by a monarch who used the country as his personal colony. Adam Hochschild's powerful book, King Leopold's Ghost, makes for a deeply uncomfortable but essential read. I had the honour and privilege of speaking to him earlier this week. Hosted on Acast. ...

ROBIN ANDERSEN: US Media Coverage of Israel's Genocide in Gaza

July 22, 2026

How will future generations look back at the media reporting of Gaza in the years since October 7? In her new book, The Complicit Lens - US Media Coverage of Israel’s Genocide in Gaza - Professor Robin Andersen outlines a damning case against many of the most recognisable mainstream outlets. It’s a longer episode than normal, but because I believe the topic warranted the time.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How do I get in touch with BOOKED IN?

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What is the email for BOOKED IN?

The publicly listed email for BOOKED IN: hil@newsbyhil.com.

How many listeners does BOOKED IN have?

Podseeker estimates BOOKED IN reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for BOOKED IN?

BOOKED IN typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published nonfiction authors, journalists, academics, historians, and specialist researchers with substantial expertise in a major news, political, historical, legal, or social-issue topic. Common among recent guests: Published a substantive nonfiction book; Extensive research, reporting, or academic expertise in the subject; Recognized journalism, scholarship, or subject-matter authority. Recent guests include Dave Wedge, Adam Hochschild, and Robin Andersen.

How hard is it to get booked on BOOKED IN?

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

What topics does BOOKED IN cover?

Recent episodes cover Current Affairs, Journalism, Politics, History, and Criminal Justice. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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