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Bethany Wiggin speaks with Nathaniel Otjen and Juan Rubio on the significance of public-facing environmental humanities via their podcast MINING FOR THE CLIMATE. They discuss the local experiences of lithium mining, the value of narrative, community-driven work in an academic setting, and the futures they envision for the university as a whole. The post Podcasting for the Climate: A Conversation with Nathaniel Otjen, Juan Manuel Rubio, & Bethany Wiggin appeared first on Edge Effects.

In this first-of-its-kind special episode, environmental humanities authors Sarah Dimick, Lisa Han, and Ben Stanley discuss their newly published books, connections between their disparate topics, and the importance of nuance in environmental justice. The post Of Supermarkets, Shipwrecks, and Seasons: A Conversation with Sarah Dimick, Lisa Han, and Ben Stanley appeared first on Edge Effects.

Prerna Rana speaks with Sarah Robert and Jennifer Gaddis about their new book, Transforming School Food Politics Around the World. They discuss school food programs' catalytic potential in the betterment of global health, agriculture, and care. The post Cafeteria Care around the World: A Conversation with Jennifer Gaddis and Sarah A. Robert appeared first on Edge Effects.

CHE Director Will Brockliss sits down with documentary filmmaker Jeff Spitz to reflect on the twenty fifth anniversary of his film THE RETURN OF NAVAJO BOY. Their conversation spans partnering with the Navajo Nation, ethical filmmaking, and the significance this film had not only on uranium cleanup in Monument Valley, Utah, but on one family who lives there. The post THE RETURN OF NAVAJO BOY, 25 Years Later: A Conversation with Jeff Spitz appeared first on Edge Effects.

Kate Phelps speaks with Sunaura Taylor on her book Disabled Ecologies. They discuss the contamination of the Tucson aquifer as an origin for understanding the mutual injury of humans and the environment. The post Crip Intimacy and Aquifer Entanglements: a Conversation with Sunaura Taylor appeared first on Edge Effects.

Angeline Peterson interviews Jill Jarvis on her forthcoming book project Signs in the Desert through her journey into studying the Sahara. Discussing a variety of sources, they challenge the view of deserts as empty spaces and highlight the Saraha as a vibrant, interconnected ecosystem suffering the aftermath of colonial violence. The post Living Deserts and Colonial Afterlives: A Conversation with Jill Jarvis appeared first on Edge Effects.

Khairani Barokka, a renowned poet known for her collection 'amuk', delves into the intricate relationships between language, identity, and colonialism. She highlights how the Indonesian concept of 'amuk' reflects deep-seated anger and challenges Western misinterpretations. The conversation explores the unique structure of the Indonesian language, its impact on perceptions of time, and the intertwining of personal and environmental rage. Barokka also touches on themes of disability justice and creative expression, revealing her commitment to using art as a means of addressing systemic injustices.

Cathleen McCluskey speaks with Andrea Brower on the intersections of colonialism, neoliberalism, and plantations in agricultural systems—from Hawai'i and beyond. How might possibilities of a better future be imagined through political and social resistance? The post Resisting and Reimagining Agricultural Systems in Hawai’i: A Conversation with Andrea Brower appeared first on Edge Effects.

The Public Trust podcast, co-produced by Bonnie Willison and Richelle Wilson, investigates PFAS contamination in Wisconsin. The post Something in the Water: A Podcast on PFAS in Wisconsin appeared first on Edge Effects.

Rob Ferrett from Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) interviews Kaitlin Moore to talk about why the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is such a highly anticipated event. The post What’s Special about this Solar Eclipse? A Conversation with Kaitlin Moore appeared first on Edge Effects.