The Critical Lede is a gender and sexuality studies podcast focused on interviews with authors of new and innovative works. Originally a qualitative communication studies show, The Critical Lede now serves as a platform for authors to discuss new works that bring critical perspectives on gender and sexuality. Although we are open to roundtable discussions and other formats, we focus on recently released books (primarily monographs) with special attention to feminist studies, queer studies, queer of color critique, sexual economies, critical race studies, American studies, anthropology, sociology, and performance studies.