Moral Matters: Conversations with Sociologists on Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity
Episodes
Beyond the Tenure Track: Expanding Your Academic Career Possibilities
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this webinar, we convened a panel to explore the diverse and fulfilling career paths available after the PhD. A panel of academics discussed thei...
My Tax Dollars with Ruth Braunstein
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of Speaking of Solidarity, we interview Ruth Braunstein about her new book My Tax Dollars: The Morality of Taxpaying.In this book, Br...
Modernity's Corruption with Nicholas Hoover Wilson
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Nicholas Hoover Wilson, Associate Professor of Sociology at Stony Brook University about his new book, Modernity's C...
Matthew Andersson on The Science of Dignity
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Moral Matters, Nicole and Jiwon interview Matthew Andersson on his recent book with Steven Hitlin, The Science of Dignity: Measurin...
Speaking of Solidarity w/ Francesca Polletta
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our second Speaking of Solidarity webinar, we discussed the challenges and opportunities of solidarity and social change with Francesca Polletta. ...
Construing People as Casese - w/ Barbara Kiviat
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview Barbara Kiviat, assistant professor of sociology at Stanford University. She is an economic sociologist who studies how ...
Speaking of Solidarity with Michèle Lamont
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seeing Others in these Times with Michele LamontIn Janurary, the ASA Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity section was proud to host a live conver...
On Dehumanization and Genocide: Interview with Aliza Luft
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does someone become the kind of person who commits genocide, and what role does dehumanization and moral agency play? In this interview with Dr. ...
Does spirituality lead to political engagement?
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Religious practice is often associated with being more politically and civically engaged, but what about spiritual practices? In this episode of Moral...
Wrecked: Auto Workers' Strikes and Moral Economies ft. Josh Murray
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss labor strikes, moral economies, and lessons we can learn from the famous 1937 GM strike in Flint Michigan from Dr. Josh Mur...
Moral Minefields ft. Shai Dromi & Sam Stabler
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Moral Matters, Shai Dromi and Sam Stabler discuss their new book, Moral Minefields: How Sociologists Debate Good Science....
In conversation with Hajar Yazdiha
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in for an amazingly generative conversation with Dr. Hajar Yazdiha, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Southern California. ...
In Conversation with Francesca Polletta
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the conversation with Francesca Polletta discussing her work and research of imaginary ties and social movements.
In Conversation with Galen Watts
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Check out this conversation with Dr. Galen Watts (KU Leuven) on his recent book, The Spiritual Turn: The Religion of the Heart and the Making of Roman...
In Conversation with Netta Kahana
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Hamilton, Chair of the Communication Committee of the AMSS Section and Professor of Sociology at the University of North Texas ...
In Conversation with David Melamed and Penny Edgell
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the conversation between ex-chair Professor David Melamed (The Ohio State University) and this year's current chair Professor Penny Edgell (...
In Conversation with Matthew Baggetta
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor Matthew Baggetta (Indiana University) discusses two recent publications, "Systematic Social Observation in the Study of Civ...
In Conversation with Bin Xu
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast conversation, Professor Bin Xu (Emory University), president-elect of the AMSS section, discusses his recent book "Chairman Mao'...