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The Oxford Comment is a monthly podcast featuring insights from Oxford University Press authors, editors, and more. © Oxford University Press

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America Walks into a Bar – Episode 18 – The Oxford Comment 12.09.2014 7:14

The Oxford Comment discusses American vs. Canadian drinking culture with cocktail columnist Christine Sismondo. Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Israel – Episode 17 – The Oxford Comment 10.09.2014 9:44

The Oxford Comment speaks with Daniel Byman about the relationship between Israel and the United States. Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Words – Episode 16 – The Oxford Comment 03.05.2014 28:05

The Oxford Comment speaks with a teenage crossword genius and then takes you on a tour of the OED archive. Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

We Heart Matty G – Episode 15 – The Oxford Comment 03.04.2014 31:19

The Oxford Comment hosts book club! With special guest Matthew Gallaway, author of The Metropolis Case. Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Alternative Media – Episode 14 – The Oxford Comment 03.02.2014 26:11

The Oxford Comment asks: are we living in the anti-60s? Bieber vs. Beatles! Hipsters vs. Hippies! Let the showdown begin… Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Harlan County – Episode 13 – The Oxford Comment 03.01.2014 15:58

The Oxford Comment speaks with leading oral historian Alessandro Portelli about Harlan County’s incredible will to survive. Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Osama bin Laden – Episode 12 – The Oxford Comment 03.01.2013 19:54

The Oxford Comment asks former CIA agent Michael Scheuer what Osama bin Laden really wants from us. Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Bada-Bing! – Episode 11 – The Oxford Comment 03.01.2012 11:26

The Oxford Comment and the excellent Oxford English Dictionary team get twitterpated about Hollywood. Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Jazz – Episode 10 – The Oxford Comment 10.02.2011 19:10

The Oxford Comment and NPR Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead team up for a crash course on the music that speaks all kinds of love. Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Beauty – Episode 9 – The Oxford Comment 03.01.2011 42:34

The Oxford Comment on what makes a classic beauty icon, appearance-based discrimination and body politics, and the threads that tie fashion to beauty. Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Cab Calloway – Episode 8 – The Oxford Comment 20.12.2010 26:07

The Oxford Comment celebrates Cab Calloway’s birthday with Alyn Shipton and Vince Giordano. And the jazz age lives on! Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Religion (Part 2) – Episode 7.1 – The Oxford Comment 10.12.2010 18:11

The Oxford Comment on science vs. religion. Includes interviews with Steve Paulson, Richard Dawkins, and Jane Goodall. Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Religion (Part 1)- Episode 7 – The Oxford Comment 08.12.2010 29:28

The Oxford Comment discusses religion with Christopher Hitchens, Tariq Ramadan, and more! Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Refudiate – Episode 6 – The Oxford Comment 15.11.2010 10:35

The Oxford Comment gets excited. It’s Word of the Year! Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Complexity – Episode 5 – The Oxford Comment 10.11.2010 4:41

The Oxford Comment talks to Melanie Mitchell about complex systems: ants, robots, the economy, and more! Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Drama – Episode 4 – The Oxford Comment 19.10.2010 23:15

The Oxford Comments explores the theater from a new rendering of the classic Woyzeck to emo punk-rock on Broadway. Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Comic Con – Episode 3 – The Oxford Comment 11.10.2010 8:28

The Oxford Comment visits the New York Comic Con & Anime Festival…bringing you superheros, speed dating, light sabers, and more! Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press

Geeks – Episode 2 – The Oxford Comment 23.09.2010 17:30

Booze! – Episode 1 – The Oxford Comment 03.08.2010 17:31

The Oxford Comment talks about the drinking habits of the Founding Fathers and then visits the Brooklyn Brewery. Visit us at blog.oup.com © Oxford University Press