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Episodes: 491
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.3/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
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marshallpoe@newbooksnetwork.com
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Miranda Melcher - Dr. Miranda Melcher is a scholar and interviewer whose research focuses on post-conflict military integration, treaty negotiation, and treaty implementation in civil war contexts, including Angola ...
Anna Olteanu - Anna Olteanu is a senior in Wesleyan University's College of Social Studies focused on intellectual history, political ecology, the history of economic thought, and literary criticism.
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Recent Guest Discussions
David Helvarg - Kelp Forests, Marine Ecology, Ocean Warming, Habitat Restoration, And The Economic And Environmental Importance Of Kelp Ecosystems.
Jessica Riskin - Jean-baptiste Lamarck, The Origins Of Biology, Evolutionary Theory, The Agency Of Living Organisms, And The History Of Science.
Adam Barsouk - Cancer Prevention, Biological And Environmental Risk Factors, Lifestyle, Genetics, Public Policy, And Health Inequities.
Rod Phillips - The Cultural And Social History Of Cats, Human-animal Relationships, Domestication, Religion, Gender, Ecology, And Popular Culture.
Philippa Gander - Circadian Biology, Biological Rhythms, Sleep Science, Artificial Light, Evolutionary Adaptation, And The Effects Of Modern Technology On Internal Clocks.
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Episodes
Life's Chemical Secret: The Origin of Purpose and Mind with Addy Pross (MIT Press, 2026)
September 29, 2026
How the ground-breaking discovery of a new material form in chemistry—matter in a dynamic kinetic state—is helping to explain life’s unique characteristics. The materialist view of nature has guided scientific thinking since Galileo—reality can be measured, modeled, and explained. Nature is objective. But our everyday life experiences just don’t seem to fit in with that view. Purpose, desire, and consciousness are real, but not objective. How could natural processes have led to such unnatural...
How Real Is Race?: Unraveling Race, Biology, and Culture with Carol C. Mukhopadhyay and Rosemary Henze (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025)
September 28, 2026
Tune in to this discussion about How Real Is Race?: Unraveling Race, Biology, and Culture by Carol C. Mukhopadhyay, Rosemary Henze, and Yolanda T. Moses (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025)Biologically speaking, there is no such thing as race. Yet this seems to contradict the experiences of people in the United States and other countries where racial classification is used daily, by individuals and institutions. Race still matters, whether in wealth accumulation, education...
Sheila L. Macrine and Jennifer M.B. Fugate, "Embodied Intelligence: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Natural, Artificial, and Hybrid Systems" (MIT Press, 2026)
September 16, 2026
Embodied Intelligence: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Natural, Artificial, and Hybrid Systems (MIT Press, 2026) explores a radical transformation taking place in intelligence research. Rather than focusing exclusively on brains and computer code, the book examines the important role that embodiment plays in producing intelligent, goal-directed behavior.The book brings together experts from a range of disciplines to create conversations across fields that are often studied separat...
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How do I get in touch with New Books in Biology and Evolution?
New Books in Biology and Evolution is hosted by Miranda Melcher and Anna Olteanu. Its publicly listed emails are hello@newbooksnetwork.com and marshallpoe@newbooksnetwork.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 New Books in Biology and Evolution?
The publicly listed emails for New Books in Biology and Evolution: hello@newbooksnetwork.com and marshallpoe@newbooksnetwork.com.
How many listeners does New Books in Biology and Evolution have?
Podseeker estimates New Books in Biology and Evolution reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for New Books in Biology and Evolution?
New Books in Biology and Evolution typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Scholars, university faculty, researchers, physicians, journalists, and other subject-matter experts with substantial expertise in biology, evolution, ecology, zoology, medicine, environmental science, or related fields—typically authors of recently published academic or serious nonfiction books. Common among recent guests: Recently published books with academic or respected nonfiction presses; University professorships or research appointments; Peer-reviewed or substantial original research. Recent guests include David Helvarg, Jessica Riskin, and Adam Barsouk.
How hard is it to get booked on New Books in Biology and Evolution?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does New Books in Biology and Evolution cover?
Recent episodes cover Biology, Evolution, Ecology, Zoology, and Natural History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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