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Reader's Corner

Bob Kustra

Booking Overview

A weekly author-interview radio show focused on books, history, politics, and consequential social ideas, typically featuring published authors discussing their nonfiction or fiction works. Credible pitches include authors, historians, journalists, scholars, and novelists with substantive new books and a clear connection to current issues; booking difficulty is medium because the show seeks accomplished authors but is more accessible than top-tier national interview programs.

Metrics

Episodes: 520

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 435 subscribers

Instagram: 9.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

boisestatepublicradio@boisestate.edu

podcasts@boisestate.edu

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Host

Bob Kustra - President emeritus of Boise State University and host of a weekly program featuring conversations with leading authors about important issues and ideas.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, historians, journalists, scholars, and novelists with substantive books and expertise on history, politics, culture, or major social issues.
Required Achievements:  
Published books with significant historical, political, literary, or social relevance, Recognized expertise in the subject addressed by the book, A timely book or established body of work suitable for an in-depth author conversation

Recent Guest Discussions

Jonathan Cheng - North Korea, Political Power, Personality Cults, And The Christian And Religious Influences Underlying The Regime.

Ilyon Woo - The Escape Of Ellen And William Craft From Slavery, Abolitionism, And The History Of Freedom Struggles In 19th-century America.

David B. Oppenheimer - The Intellectual History Of Diversity, Differing Perspectives, And The Role Of Diversity In Government, Business, And Education.

Scott McIntosh - Mystery Fiction, Investigative Journalism, Murder, And The Search For A Priceless Artifact.

Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai - War, Family, Identity, And The Long-term Human Consequences Of The Vietnam War.

Recent Topics

Literature, History, Politics, Social Issues, Fiction

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Reader's Corner
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"The Talking Bone" by Rene Denfeld

October 10, 2026

From the revered bestselling author, a compulsive, page-turning thriller inspired by her real life work exonerating innocents, a novel that asks how far we'll go in our pursuit of the truth--an emotionally rich, luminously written book about evil and people trying to do good in the world.Ruby Spencer is known as "the exonerator." Her job as an investigator is to free innocent men from death row, and she's good at what she does. What many people don't know is that she spends her time finding m...

Private Power and the Decline Of Democracy: How to Maker Capitalism Support Democracy by Mordecai Kurz

October 03, 2026

What is therelationship between the decline of democratic practices we took for granted over the years and the growth of Big Tech in what Mordecai Kurz calls the Second Gilded Age. That is what we will discuss this week on Readers Corner with some specific recommendations for how to help democracy and our market economy work in tandem for Americans.

Encore: A Conspiratorial Life: Robert Welch, the John Birch Society, by Edward H. Miller

September 26, 2026

The first full-scale biography of Robert Welch, who founded the John Birch Society and planted some of modern conservatism’s most insidious seeds. Though you may not know his name, Robert Welch (1899-1985)—founder of the John Birch Society—is easily one of the most significant architects of our current political moment. In A Conspiratorial Life, the first full-scale biography of Welch, Edward H. Miller delves deep into the life of an overlooked figure whose ideas nevertheless reshaped the Ame...

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Frequently asked questions

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Reader's Corner
:

How do I get in touch with Reader's Corner?

Reader's Corner is hosted by Bob Kustra. Its publicly listed emails are boisestatepublicradio@boisestate.edu and podcasts@boisestate.edu. 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 Reader's Corner?

The publicly listed emails for Reader's Corner: boisestatepublicradio@boisestate.edu and podcasts@boisestate.edu.

How many listeners does Reader's Corner have?

Podseeker estimates Reader's Corner reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Reader's Corner?

Reader's Corner typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published authors, historians, journalists, scholars, and novelists with substantive books and expertise on history, politics, culture, or major social issues. Common among recent guests: Published books with significant historical, political, literary, or social relevance; Recognized expertise in the subject addressed by the book; A timely book or established body of work suitable for an in-depth author conversation. Recent guests include Jonathan Cheng, Ilyon Woo, and David B. Oppenheimer.

How hard is it to get booked on Reader's Corner?

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

What topics does Reader's Corner cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, History, Politics, Social Issues, and Fiction. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

boisestatepublicradio@boisestate.edu

podcasts@boisestate.edu

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