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SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human

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Samoan Culture
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Margaret Mead
Technology
Derek Freeman
Christianity
Fethullah Gulen Movement
Anthropology
Cyborg Anthropology
Where We Once Belonged
Black Content Creators
Deaf Migration
Turkey
Counterterrorism
Gossip
Social Media Influencers
Flemmie Kittrell
Head Start
Samoan Literature

What makes you … you? And who tells what stories and why? In the SAPIENS podcast, listeners will hear a range of human stories: from the origins of the chili pepper to how prosecutors decide someone is a criminal to stolen skulls from Iceland. Join SAPIENS on our latest journey to explore what it means to be human.

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In the last two decades, an unprecedented wave of Chinese investment and migration to Africa has transformed many economies on the continent. But this has also provoked a storm of controversy, as some criticize the situation as exploitative neocoloni... more

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Giselle Figueroa de la Ossa
A Colombian anthropologist and a Ph.D. candidate in anthropology at the London School of Economics.
London School of Economics
Episode: The Purification of Gold—and the Racialization of Miners
Anahí Ruderman
Argentinian bioanthropologist researching dietary changes in rural communities
Patagonian Institute of Social and Human Sciences
Episode: Milpa for the Future
Pamela Ruiz Ponce
Advocacy Coordinator for the Biodiversity of the Milpa project
Mano Vuelta
Episode: Milpa for the Future
Jorge David Pérez Iriarte
Teacher dedicated to improving health and nutrition in his community
Episode: Milpa for the Future
Justin Lee Haruyama
Anthropologist studying Chinese migration and investment in Zambia
American Council of Learned Societies, incoming assistant professor at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan
Episode: Zambia’s Chinese Connection
Abio Mungomwe
Safety Officer for Kola Mkwo Mining Industries in Sinazongwe District, Zambia
Kola Mkwo Mining Industries
Episode: Zambia’s Chinese Connection
Di Wu
Anthropologist with experience in Chinese state-sponsored migration into Africa
London School of Economics
Episode: Zambia’s Chinese Connection
Yejoo Kim
Anthropologist currently finishing her Ph.D. in Anthropology at UCLA, focusing on the local culture and economy of the Korean DMZ region.
UCLA
Episode: Ceasefire From the Earth and Sky
Jin-young Lee
Research assistant at the Peace Museum at Sun-Gong-Hae University, focusing on collecting materials about civilian massacres during the Korean War.
Peace Museum, Sun-Gong-Hae University
Episode: Ceasefire From the Earth and Sky

Host

Eshe Lewis
Host of SAPIENS, exploring diverse human stories and the science behind what makes us human.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 300 ratings
  • A podcast for the curious

    Every episode of SAPIENS makes me think about people and societies in a different way than before. This is the perfect podcast for curious people and I feel like I learn so much more than I could on my own because I wouldn’t know where to begin. They will guide you through the most fascinating concepts in easy ways to follow!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    devo-to
    Canada2 years ago
  • Learn so much

    Every episode contains many gems of interesting information I wouldn’t hear anywhere else. These podcasts open my mind to different points of view in a very accessible and meaningful way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lynn HC
    United States3 years ago
  • Wow!

    This season is off the hook. Such an amazing season filled with so much wisdom and knowledge and depth. I miss Chip and Jen. But I’m loving the new voices. And continuing to learn.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoSapien
    United States3 years ago
  • Insightful, fascinating and entertaining.

    Truly exceptional content- a joy to listen to. Can’t wait for new episodes. Thank you, Sapiens, for this one of a kind pro-human podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    COHOCO
    United States3 years ago
  • Love everything about everything human

    This show teaches me so much! SAPIENS.org is a brilliant magazine all about our human world through the latest in anthropology, and the podcast even somehow steps up the game. I always learn about human history, culture, our evolutionary biology, and much more—all through amazing storytelling. Can’t recommend this show enough to anyone interested in what makes us human and curious about the people who study the science of us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anthro curious
    United States3 years ago

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The podcast is frequently described as insightful and educational, with many praising its ability to connect complex ideas to everyday experiences.
Some listeners enjoy the rich storytelling and the variety of perspectives from guests, while others may find the presentation occasionally overly simplistic.
Overall, it receives strong recommendations for those curious about cultural and social issues.
Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking topics and the depth of discussions that challenge conventional views.

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Milpa for the Future
Q: What did Jorge do to address the community's nutritional issues?
Jorge organized mothers to provide balanced meals at school and fostered collaboration in meal planning.
Milpa for the Future
Q: What do you see as the primary nutritional challenges in the community?
Anahí highlights the impact of processed foods replacing traditional diets and the struggle to maintain nutritional health.
Milpa for the Future
Q: Can you tell us where you are working at the moment and what kind of position you have?
Anahí describes her role as an associate researcher at the Patagonian Institute and her current academic endeavors.
Zambia’s Chinese Connection
Q: What do you notice in terms of what's coming out of China-Africa interactions beyond these grand narratives?
I've noticed interesting cultural connections being formed and new languages arising out of necessity for communication between Chinese migrants and Zambians.
Zambia’s Chinese Connection
Q: Can you talk a bit about what some of the consequences of that attitude has been at the mine?
One safety officer described tragic mining accidents that sometimes led to fatalities due to negligence in safety protocols.

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Recent guests on SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human include:

1. Giselle Figueroa de la Ossa
2. Anahí Ruderman
3. Pamela Ruiz Ponce
4. Jorge David Pérez Iriarte
5. Justin Lee Haruyama
6. Abio Mungomwe
7. Di Wu
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