New Books in African American Studies
New Books in African American Studies, a New Books Network channel hosted by scholars interviewing authors about recently published research on Black history and culture. The show has 600 episodes released roughly every two days, with a median length of about 49 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), at a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Academic audience of 600 book interviews on African American history and culture
- 600 episodes on Black history, policing, housing and civil rights, released about every two days.
- 172 Apple ratings with a 4.6 average, indicating an engaged listenership.
- Median episode length of roughly 49 minutes gives sustained attention to host-read messages.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, academic author conversation
- Tone
- scholarly, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding link to a premium membership page on newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm is listed in the description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover lynching of Black children and racist immigration policy, which are heavy historical topics rather than explicit content; the feed is not flagged explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | newbooksnetwork.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id425190500 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/KodC6fj_ |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| An Inconvenient Woman: The Extraordinary Life of Lillian Smith, the So | 2026-10-17 | 38 min |
| Inquisition for Blood: The Making of a Black Female Serial Killer in t | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 3 min |
| The Centrality of Slavery: Empire and Enslavement in Colonial Illinois | 2026-10-08 | 49 min |
| Strung Up: How White America Learned to Lynch Black Children with Stac | 2026-10-06 | 57 min |
| Racist by Design: Two Centuries of U.S. Immigration Control with Kelly | 2026-10-03 | 1 h 9 min |
| Indefensible Spaces: Policing and the Struggle for Housing with Rahim | 2026-10-02 | 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
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About New Books in African American Studies
New Books in African American Studies is a channel of the New Books Network, an academic audio library. Scholars interview authors about recently published books on Black history, slavery, civil rights, policing and culture. The feed lists 600 episodes released roughly every two days, with a median length of about 49 minutes, according to the RSS feed.
The show is published by New Books Network and hosted on Simplecast. Apple Podcasts shows 172 ratings with a 4.6 average and a weekly update frequency. Audience figures are estimates only: based on the rating count, the show is likely to reach roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, according to Apple Podcasts data.
No sponsors are named in the feed; the show promotes a premium membership. Estimated rates run $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, which suits academic publishers, education brands and mission-led companies seeking a scholarly audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. New Books in African American Studies can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about New Books in African American Studies
How much does New Books in African American Studies charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $40 to $200 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. Final pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is New Books in African American Studies about?
The show features scholars interviewing authors about recently published research on African American history, culture, civil rights, slavery and policing. Episodes run about 49 minutes.
How do I contact New Books in African American Studies about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.