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.

Celeste Winston discusses marronage as a placemaking practice, disrupting power structures. Topics include Black communities redefining safety beyond policing, historical significance of Montgomery County, and resisting anti-black policing through maroon geographies. The conversation emphasizes the need for police abolition and building a society grounded in community practices.

What does death denial say about American culture? How can dying be dignified and humanized? Bri Meyer interviews Adam Kaul about his anthropological research on death and dying and its intersections with leisure and tourism. The post Death, Leisure, and “Feeling Alive”: A Conversation with Adam Kaul appeared first on Edge Effects.

Heather Swan speaks to author and poet Nickole Brown about her relationship with animals, the more-than-human world, and the Hellbender poetry conference. The post Goats, Bees, and Poetry: A Conversation with Nickole Brown appeared first on Edge Effects.

Paul Sutter interviews Simone Müller about the famous case of the Khian Sea, a "renegade ship" carrying waste and trying to dock in different countries. The ship reveals the many contradictions within environmental movements and policies. The post From Trash Trade to Waste Colonialism: A Conversation with Simone Müller appeared first on Edge Effects.

Samm Newton interviews Dr. Christina Gerhardt about her 2023 book Sea Change, which is a collection of essays, a history of connection, and a window into island nations facing an uncertain future. The post Centering Islands in a Rising Ocean: A Conversation with Christina Gerhardt appeared first on Edge Effects.

Writer, rancher, and farmer Bryce Andrews discusses his newest book Holding Fire, which traces his personal story of grappling with the history of guns and violence in the American West. The post Reforging Gun Culture in the American West: A Conversation with Bryce Andrews appeared first on Edge Effects.