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With Good Reason

Sarah McConnell

Booking Overview

A weekly humanities and ideas interview show featuring scholars, researchers, artists, historians, advocates, and documentary makers discussing subjects across history, science, philosophy, literature, education, and the arts. Agencies could credibly pitch academics, subject-matter experts, public historians, artists, filmmakers, and advocates with demonstrated expertise or relevant public-facing work; booking difficulty is medium because guests are credentialed professionals but generally not required to be major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 467

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 837 subscribers

Instagram: 4.2k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

withgoodreason@virginia.edu

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Host

Sarah McConnell - Sarah McConnell is a public radio host and producer specializing in conversations about scholarship, history, culture, science, and the arts.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant academic, research, teaching, artistic, documentary, advocacy, public-history, or community leadership expertise, typically accompanied by substantial work or direct experience in the subject discussed.
Required Achievements:  
Published or established academic research, Teaching or professional expertise in a specialized field, Public-facing artistic, documentary, advocacy, or historical work

Recent Guest Discussions

Dolores Flamiano - LIFE Magazine, Women Photojournalists, Race, And Changing Visual Perspectives In Twentieth-century America.

Geoffrey Pollick - Women In Ministry And The Professional History Of An Ordained Woman Minister.

Linda Waldron - Women Professors, Emotional Labor, Teaching, Research, And Long-term Academic Career Paths.

Nicole Willock - Love, Desire, Cultural Traditions, And Asian Philosophical Perspectives.

David Roach - Artificial Intelligence, Dating, And The Potential To Improve Romantic Matchmaking.

Recent Topics

Humanities, History, Higher Education, Philosophy, Literature

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Haunted Fun

October 23, 2026

Ghost stories aren’t just for campouts and slumber parties. Ingrid Johnson shares some of the great writers–from Shakespeare to Oscar Wilde–who have turned to ghosts for inspiration. And: Shaun Baker says adults have been trying to ban scary stories from school libraries for years, but the kids just can’t seem to get enough. Later in the show: Step into the shadowy realm of vampires and the undead with Stanley Stepanic and Mark Sherriff as they trace the evolution of these iconic creatures—f...

Baby Brains and Little Beats

October 15, 2026

Jennifer McDonel-Rivers and David Rivers have made children’s music together for years. And it’s led to one happy marriage and multiple albums of educational songs that kids love and parents don’t hate. Plus: Preterm babies are at a higher risk for autism and other developmental delays. Meghan Puglia studies how certain stimuli like touching, reaching, and talking can help improve outcomes for little ones in the NICU. Later in the show: After more than two decades as a social worker, Christa...

Black Studies Under Threat

October 09, 2026

Black Studies Departments on college campuses nationwide are facing mounting pressures. Shawn Utsey says they need to engage even more closely with the Black communities they often serve. Plus: Historically Black Colleges and Universities are owed billions from states that have underfunded them over the years. Virginia State University President Makola Abdullah highlights both the incredible strengths and chronic challenges impacting these universities. Later in the show: Roi Boyd III is th...

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Frequently asked questions

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With Good Reason
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How do I get in touch with With Good Reason?

With Good Reason is hosted by Sarah McConnell. Its publicly listed email is withgoodreason@virginia.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 With Good Reason?

The publicly listed email for With Good Reason: withgoodreason@virginia.edu.

How many listeners does With Good Reason have?

Podseeker estimates With Good Reason reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for With Good Reason?

With Good Reason typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant academic, research, teaching, artistic, documentary, advocacy, public-history, or community leadership expertise, typically accompanied by substantial work or direct experience in the subject discussed. Common among recent guests: Published or established academic research; Teaching or professional expertise in a specialized field; Public-facing artistic, documentary, advocacy, or historical work. Recent guests include Dolores Flamiano, Geoffrey Pollick, and Linda Waldron.

How hard is it to get booked on With Good Reason?

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

What topics does With Good Reason cover?

Recent episodes cover Humanities, History, Higher Education, Philosophy, and Literature. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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