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Free Library Podcast

Booking Overview

An author-events interview podcast focused on literary, historical, political, and social-justice topics, featuring prominent writers, scholars, and public advocates in conversations recorded at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Credible pitches include bestselling authors, award-winning academics, historians, legal advocates, and recognized public intellectuals with a timely book or lecture topic; booking difficulty is high because the program primarily showcases established figures appearing through the library’s curated events calendar.

Metrics

Episodes: 300

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.1k subscribers

Instagram: 55.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 11, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@freelibrary.org

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established authors, award-winning scholars, historians, legal advocates, and prominent public intellectuals with a significant new book, major research, or public-interest subject.
Required Achievements:  
Bestselling or critically acclaimed books, Major literary, academic, or public-service awards, Faculty positions at prominent universities, National media visibility, Leadership in high-profile legal or social-justice causes

Recent Guest Discussions

Jill Lepore - Artificial Intelligence, Data, Democracy, Technology, Government, And The Rise Of The Artificial State.

Danielle Allen - The American And British Revolutions, Thomas Paine, Constitutional History, Political Reform, Suffrage, And Freedom Of The Press.

Amitav Ghosh - Reincarnation, Family, Environmental Activism, Climate Vulnerability, And The Historical And Contemporary Worlds Of Ghost-eye.

Ben Crump - Racial Justice, Wrongful Conviction, Police Violence, Legal Advocacy, And His Debut Novel.

Geraldine Brooks - Sudden Loss, Grief, Mourning Rituals, Memoir, And Rebuilding Life After Bereavement.

Recent Topics

Art, Literature, Books, History, Social Justice

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Free Library Podcast
:

Jesse Wegman | The Lost Founder

November 06, 2026

The Author Events Series presents Jesse Wegman | The Lost Founder In Conversation with Patrick Spero, Ph.D New York Times journalist Jesse Wegman tells the story of James Wilson, a Founding Father whose bold vision shaped American democracy but whose legacy was lost to scandal. As a young lawyer, James Wilson made a celebrated case for American independence in an essay that inspired the famous words ''We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'' He wrote th...

Angela Nissel | Good Grief, Pass The Bread Mom is Dead

November 06, 2026

The Author Events Series presents Angela Nissel | Good Grief, Pass The Bread Mom is Dead In Conversation with Tayyib Smith Television writer, producer, and bestselling author of the acclaimed The Broke Diaries and Mixed charts her unexpected role as her terminally ill mother's caretaker in this funny, moving, and unforgettable memoir. Angela Nissel always wanted her mother's approval. But two defining events created a barrier between them: renouncing Christianity and being admitted to a...

Anthony Roth Costanzo | Countertenor

November 05, 2026

The Author Events Series presents Anthony Roth Costanzo | Countertenor In Conversation with Cherri Gregg The sound of a countertenor-often described as ethereal and otherworldly-is both familiar and foreign. It is a high voice close to what we might expect from a female opera singer. Though we recognize the range from contemporary pop music and cartoons, from Michael Jackson to Mickey Mouse, experiencing its penetrating power unamplified in an opera house can be surprising, elemental, and...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Free Library Podcast?

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What is the email for Free Library Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Free Library Podcast: podcast@freelibrary.org.

How many listeners does Free Library Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Free Library Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Free Library Podcast?

Free Library Podcast typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established authors, award-winning scholars, historians, legal advocates, and prominent public intellectuals with a significant new book, major research, or public-interest subject. Common among recent guests: Bestselling or critically acclaimed books; Major literary, academic, or public-service awards; Faculty positions at prominent universities. Recent guests include Jill Lepore, Danielle Allen, and Amitav Ghosh.

How hard is it to get booked on Free Library Podcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Free Library Podcast cover?

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

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