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Recent Guests

Nick Caverly
Author and researcher focused on urban anthropology and structural racism.
Stanford University Press
Episode: Nicholas L. Caverly, "Demolishing Detroit: How Structural Racism Endures" (Stanford UP, 2025)
Suvi Rautio
A Social Anthropologist based at the City University of New York and the University of Helsinki
City University of New York and University of Helsinki
Episode: Suvi Rautio, "The Invention of Tradition in China: Story of a Village and a Nation Remade" (Springer Nature, 2024)
Karma Frierson
An author and academic focusing on African and Black Studies
University of California Press
Episode: Karma F. Frierson, "Local Color: Reckoning with Blackness in the Port City of Veracruz" (U California Press, 2025)
Leila Hudson
Author and anthropologist
Syracuse University Press
Episode: Leila Hudson, "Lines of Flight, Assemblages of Home: Syrian Women Displaced" (Syracuse UP, 2025)
Dr. Sharon Sliwinski
Professor at Western University and author
Western University
Episode: Sharon Sliwinski, "An Alphabet for Dreamers: How to See the World with Eyes Closed" (MIT Press, 2025)
Luis Felipe Murillo
Author of "Common Circuits: Hacking Alternative Technological Futures"
Stanford University Press
Episode: Luis Felipe Murillo, "Common Circuits: Hacking Alternative Technological Futures" (Stanford UP, 2025)
Megan Tobias Neely
Sociologist and author of Hedged Out: Inequality and Insecurity on Wall Street
University of California Press
Episode: Megan Tobias Neely, "Hedged Out: Inequality and Insecurity on Wall Street" (U California Press, 2022)
Dr. Yasmin Cho
Assistant Instructional Professor of Anthropology at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Yasmin Cho, "Politics of Tranquility: The Material and Mundane Lives of Buddhist Nuns in Post-Mao Tibet" (Cornell UP, 2025)
Dr. James Sears
Author and academic specializing in education and sexualities
Temple University Press
Episode: James Sears, "Queering Rehoboth Beach: Beyond the Boardwalk" (Temple UP, 2024)

Hosts

Liliana Gil
Host and involved with the academic community, contributing significant discussions in episodes.
Dr. Miranda Melcher
Host and a scholar focusing on anthropology, engaging with expert discussions throughout episodes.
Yadong Li
Host and scholar working within the anthropology domain, focusing on new research and discussions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Beautiful and Soothing

    Wonderful to feel connected and grounded in today’s troubling world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lily Scott - One Love
    United States9 months ago
  • Good podcast; shame about the gambling ads

    Hi, i really appreciate this podcast, but think that running gambling ads is in questionable taste given the disproportionate impact of gambling on the marginalised

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Hugo JH
    Australia9 months ago
  • It's a common belief that if you can't explain something simpl, you don't understand it. That doesn't naturally lead us to deliver all knowledge for the lowest common denominator, but most maybe all, sources of information are being written for the person who won't understand it. This podcast has breaks from that bad habit. In a week I've heard ideas, sharpened from experience and repetition, delivered with thrust I've never met elsewhere.

    Audible
    5
    Nahvis
    United States4 years ago
  • mostly a podcast by experts for experts

    It's a common belief that if you can't explain something simpl, you don't understand it. That doesn't naturally lead us to deliver all knowledge for the lowest common denominator, but most maybe all, sources of information are being written for the person who won't understand it. This podcast has breaks from that bad habit. In a week I've heard ideas, sharpened from experience and repetition, delivered with thrust I've never met elsewhere.

    Audible
    5
    Jer
    United States4 years ago
  • Engaging and informative

    This podcast covers a wide range of books, and the conversations are really interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dkd84
    United States7 years ago

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Reviews highlight the quality of conversations and the academic rigor, making the podcast a valuable resource for those interested in anthropology.
There are mixed feelings about episode length, with some listeners wishing for shorter shows to better engage with the material more efficiently.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's engaging and informative content, often praising the range of topics discussed and the insightful perspectives from scholars.

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Karma F. Frierson, "Local Color: Reckoning with Blackness in the Port City of Veracruz" (U California Press, 2025)
Q: What do you want readers to take away from your book?
The book aims to emphasize that Blackness exists in various forms and impacts people's lives beyond formal self-identification.
Karma F. Frierson, "Local Color: Reckoning with Blackness in the Port City of Veracruz" (U California Press, 2025)
Q: What are some challenges or opportunities you encountered while conducting research?
Dr. Frierson highlighted the challenge of being perceived as an outsider and the importance of being a community member in her research process.
Nicholas L. Caverly, "Demolishing Detroit: How Structural Racism Endures" (Stanford UP, 2025)
Q: Can you talk about your field work and what it's like to observe demolitions?
Caverly describes witnessing the entire demolition process from notification to completion, often with local residents, highlighting the swift transformation from structure to empty lot.
Nicholas L. Caverly, "Demolishing Detroit: How Structural Racism Endures" (Stanford UP, 2025)
Q: What brought you to this particular project?
Nick Caverly shares that he was initially interested in understanding community conceptions in Detroit, which evolved from fieldwork into a focus on urban demolition due to local needs.
Sharon Sliwinski, "An Alphabet for Dreamers: How to See the World with Eyes Closed" (MIT Press, 2025)
Q: What does it mean when dreaming?
It's important to ask because it shows a curiosity about our struggles and experiences that continue even while we sleep.

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This podcast features in-depth discussions with scholars focusing on their recently published research in anthropology and related fields. Each episode provides a platform for academic voices to share insights on new findings and theoretical advancements, highlighting diverse topics such as socio-political dynamics, cultural practices, technological influences, and historical narratives. The range of themes is broad, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of anthropology, and episodes often explore the implications of academic research in real-world contexts. This approach not only enriches the understanding of anthropological studies but also engages a wider audience interested in social sciences, fostering informed dialogue among experts... more

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5. Dr. Sharon Sliwinski
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