Working Conditions with Christopher Newfield & Anna Kornbluh (50th Episode #MLA2023 Special)

On the eve of the largest annual gathering of literary studies scholars, a discussion of the presidential theme of this year’s convention with the MLA President who chose that theme.

The Plausible End of Social Media, Downscaling, & The Latent Celebrity Mindset with Ian Bogost

New episode of The American Vandal Podcast inspired by Ian Bogost’s editorial in The Atlantic on “The Age of Social Media is Ending.”

Industry Cringe & Reproductive Horror with Johanna Isaacson & Madeline Lane-McKinley

A ranging conversation inspired by two forthcoming books about genre, work, & visual culture. The authors consider HBO series like “The Baby,” “Barry,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and “The Larry Sanders Show.”

Reconsidering Mark Twain Among The Indians with Herman Fillmore & Drew Lopenzina

A Native Studies scholar and Washoe Tribe of Nevada representative discuss Kerry Driscoll’s book in the concluding episode of Mika Turim-Nygren’s series on Mark Twain Among The Indians.

Reviewing Mark Twain Among The Indians with John Bird, Susan K. Harris, & Ann Ryan

New American Vandal Podcast series centers on Kerry Driscoll’s groundbreaking book, “Mark Twain Among The Indians & Other Indigenous Peoples.”