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Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries Podcast

John Piche

Booking Overview

This interview podcast examines the 1619 Project, race in America, and related historical and political scholarship through conversations with external scholars, historians, and authors. PR agencies could credibly pitch academics, public intellectuals, and authors with substantive expertise or a recent book on race, slavery, American history, or racial theory; booking difficulty is medium because guests are established experts but generally not mass-market celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 101

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.1k subscribers

Instagram: 3.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

webdeveloper@heightslibrary.org

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Host

John Piche - Adult Services Librarian at Heights Libraries and host of the podcast.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Scholars, historians, and authors with deep expertise in race, slavery, American history, political history, or related fields, typically with a published book, foundational scholarly work, or substantial academic article.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Foundational scholarly research, Academic articles, Recognized expertise in race and American history

Recent Guest Discussions

Kevin M. Schultz - The Historical Development Of Critiques Of White Liberalism And Competing Definitions Of The Term.

Stewart Home - The Relationship Between Modern Yoga, Occultism, White Supremacy, Far-right Politics, And Wellness Culture.

Howard Winant - Racial Formation Theory, Race As A Master Category, Colorblindness, Racial Identity, And Political Action.

Michael Omi - Racial Formation Theory, Race As A Master Category, Colorblindness, Racial Identity, And Political Action.

Seth Rockman - The Material History Of Slavery And The Production And Consumption Of Goods Used By Enslaved People.

Recent Topics

1619 Project, Race, Slavery, Racial Theory, American History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries Podcast
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Episode 119 – Enemy Feminisms with Sophie Lewis

October 13, 2026

Sophie Lewis discusses their book, Enemy Feminisms: TERFs, Policewomen, and Girlbosses Against Liberation. Offering a 200 year tour feminist history to uncover 19th century imperial feminists, Klan feminists, and today’s anti-abortion and TERF feminists. This tour paints a complicated picture of women’s rights advocates that is sometimes messy, racist, and, yes, even sexist. Sophie Lewis […]

Episode 118 – Bad Vibes at the Supreme Court with Leah Litman

September 29, 2026

Leah Litman discusses her book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. In it, she argues that the Supreme Court is no longer practicing law. Rather, it’s running on vibes. And by “vibes,” Litman means legal-ish claims that repackage the politics of conservative grievance and minority rule. Leah […]

Episode 117 – National Guard, ICE, and American Cities with Scott R. Anderson

September 15, 2026

After months of National Guard and ICE deployment around the U.S., questions remain about what these domestic deployments mean, under what legal authority are they happening and what have the lower Courts said about these issues, Scott R. Anderson details all the different aspects of these questions and more. Anderson outlines the complicated legal ways […]

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries Podcast?

Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries Podcast is hosted by John Piche. Its publicly listed email is webdeveloper@heightslibrary.org. 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 Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries Podcast: webdeveloper@heightslibrary.org.

How many listeners does Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries Podcast?

Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Scholars, historians, and authors with deep expertise in race, slavery, American history, political history, or related fields, typically with a published book, foundational scholarly work, or substantial academic article. Common among recent guests: Published books; Foundational scholarly research; Academic articles. Recent guests include Kevin M. Schultz, Stewart Home, and Howard Winant.

How hard is it to get booked on Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries Podcast?

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

What topics does Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover 1619 Project, Race, Slavery, Racial Theory, and American History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

webdeveloper@heightslibrary.org

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