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Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 14, 2023 • 46min
Margaret Hillenbrand, "On the Edge: Feeling Precarious in China" (Columbia UP, 2023)
Author Margaret Hillenbrand discusses her book 'On the Edge: Feeling Precarious in China', which explores the negative cultural forms emerging due to China's socioeconomic system. She explores the experiences of migrant workers, the concept of 'zombie citizenship,' and cultural interventions in social experience. The podcast also covers topics such as the impact of the pandemic, delegated performance, tonal changes in the app quiescho, temporality in documentaries, and the cultural politics of the face in 21st century China.
Oct 14, 2023 • 55min
E. Summerson Carr, "Working the Difference: Science, Spirit, and the Spread of Motivational Interviewing" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
E. Summerson Carr discusses the training and dissemination of Motivational Interviewing, exploring its cultural forms. The podcast covers the transformative power of MI in addiction counseling, its unique nature combining behavioral therapy and humanism, challenges in training, and the role of trained dogs in human service work.
Oct 13, 2023 • 27min
Working Children: The Luxury and Complexity of Childhood in Lombok, Indonesia
Explore the meaning of childhood in contexts of adversity where children engage in paid and unpaid work. Discuss the global perspective on child labor and the complex role of children in different societies. Learn about the challenges of conducting research on working children in Indonesia and the importance of tailoring education to the needs of agricultural communities. Discover the uplifting experience of working with children and the guest's current research projects.
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Oct 13, 2023 • 49min
Jeffrey S. Debies-Carl, "If You Should Go at Midnight: Legends and Legend Tripping in America" (UP of Mississippi, 2023)
Explore the cultural phenomenon of legend tripping in America, where people seek paranormal experiences. The podcast delves into the characteristics and impact of urban legends and legend tripping, highlighting how they transform perceptions. It also discusses the concept of rites of passage in analyzing legend tripping and the significance of the preparatory stage. The hosts express their interest in participating in legend trips and immersing themselves in local folklore and haunted locations.
Oct 13, 2023 • 44min
Kristen M. Budd and David C. Lane, "Beyond Bars: A Path Forward from 50 Years of Mass Incarceration in the United States" (Policy Press, 2023)
Kristen M. Budd and David C. Lane discuss their edited volume "Beyond Bars: A Path Forward from 50 Years of Mass Incarceration in the United States." They provide practical solutions for addressing mass incarceration and its effects, focusing on housing and employment barriers, the impact of policies like Band the Box, and potential solutions for employer willingness to hire individuals with criminal records. They also explore the importance of reentry services and effective supportive networks for successful reintegration.
Oct 12, 2023 • 41min
Lainey Newman and Theda Skocpol, "Rust Belt Union Blues: Why Working-Class Voters Are Turning Away from the Democratic Party" (Columbia UP, 2023)
Lainey Newman and Theda Skocpol discuss the decline of unions and the shift of working-class voters away from the Democratic Party. They explore the factors contributing to this shift, including the erosion of local community ties and identities. The speakers emphasize the need for Democrats to invest in communities, understand voting decisions go beyond economic interests, and engage with community organizations for greater party support.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 39min
Resentment: The Complexity of an Emotion and its Effect on Politics
Rob Schneider, Professor of History at Indiana University-Bloomington, discusses the psychological complexity of resentment and its relationship with identity politics. He explores the impact of resentment on neglected sectors of the population and the making of forgiveness in divided societies. The podcast delves into Friedrich Nietzsche's analysis of resentment, the dynamics of identity politics, and the positive aspects of resentment in demanding acknowledgment and addressing grievances.
Oct 10, 2023 • 1h 24min
Evan C. Rothera, "Civil Wars and Reconstructions in the Americas: The United States, Mexico, and Argentina, 1860–1880" (LSU Press, 2022)
Guest Evan C. Rothera discusses his book on civil wars and reconstructions in the Americas, highlighting cooperation among the US, Mexico, and Argentina. The podcast explores transnational wars, the Monroe Doctrine's evolution, US nationalist festivals, nation building, suppressing rebellions, and refugee movements during the Civil War.
Oct 10, 2023 • 45min
Rhoda Kanaaneh, "The Right Kind of Suffering: Gender, Sexuality, and Arab Asylum Seekers in America" (U Texas Press, 2023)
Anthropologist Rhoda Kanaaneh explores the challenges Arab asylum seekers face in the US. The podcast discusses the requirements of the asylum system and how applicants craft narratives to meet them. It highlights the stories of four asylum seekers who focus on their gender or sexuality. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of telling complex stories and disrupting stereotypes in the asylum process. Rhoda shares personal experiences as a court interpreter and the complexities of interpreting narratives of suffering. The chapter also touches on future plans and research interests.
Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 4min
Janet Chrzan and Kima Cargill, "Anxious Eaters: Why We Fall for Fad Diets" (Columbia UP, 2022)
Authors Janet Chrzan and Kima Cargill explore the reasons behind the popularity and failure of fad diets. They discuss addiction to highly processed foods, the concept of clean eating, the association between meat consumption and masculinity, and the importance of shifting to a diet with whole foods and fiber.
