
Kit Davis
Emeritus professor of anthropology at SOAS, University of London, with longstanding research on social groups, identity and ethnographic methods.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 57min
Are we all American now?
Dr. Katie McGettigan, an American literature expert, explores how the 19th century shapes modern cultural perceptions. Kit Davis, an anthropologist, shares humorous anecdotes about communication styles across the pond. Amanda Taub discusses the impact of American movements like Black Lives Matter on UK culture. Freddy Gray dives into the cultural fusion in humor and political discourse, while Rana Mitter examines the shifting global dynamics, including the influence of BRICS. Together, they ponder whether we’re all becoming a little more American.

Sep 26, 2025 • 57min
Finding my tribe
Featuring Kit Davis, an anthropology professor, Lynsey Hanley, an insightful writer on class, Alistair Fraser, a criminology expert, Isabel Hardman, a political journalist, and Rebecca Earle, a historian specializing in food and identity, this discussion explores the complexities of belonging. They dive into the fluidity of social tribes, the impact of social media on group identity, and the nuanced relationship between class experiences and online communities. The guests also reflect on the cultural significance of food and its role in forming tribal connections.