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The Center for Culture, History, and Environment (CHE)

A Digital Magazine from the Center for Culture, History, and Environment

  1. 27 JAN

    The Colonial Politics of Arctic Landscapes: A Conversation with Jen Rose Smith

    Jen Rose Smith speaks with Hi'ilei Julia Hobart about her new book, Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic. They discuss the racial and colonial politics of the arctic and the political stakes of writing about Alaska as an Eyak scholar. The post The Colonial Politics of Arctic Landscapes: A Conversation with Jen Rose Smith appeared first on Edge Effects.

    49 min

  2. 09/12/2025

    American Ecofascism: A Conversation with Alexander Menrisky

    Alexander Menrisky speaks with Sarah Jaquette Ray about his recent book on the role of nonpartisan, everyday ecofascism in the U.S., from the nineteenth century to the present day. The post American Ecofascism: A Conversation with Alexander Menrisky appeared first on Edge Effects.

    59 min

  3. 09/10/2025

    Dark Fiction, Sinister Reality: A Conversation with Brenda Becette

    In this bilingual podcast, Brenda Becette talks with Bri Meyer about the role of fiction in our dystopic reality. Becette's short stories avenge women, children, and environment. The post Dark Fiction, Sinister Reality: A Conversation with Brenda Becette appeared first on Edge Effects.

    30 min

  4. 04/09/2025

    Knowledge Politics and the Making of Indian Environmental History: A Conversation with Ramachandra Guha

    Laleh Ahmad speaks with Ramachandra Guha on his new book, Speaking with Nature (2024). They discuss the history of environmentalism in India and how it differs from the West, especially through key thinkers' intertwining of social justice and nature. The post Knowledge Politics and the Making of Indian Environmental History: A Conversation with Ramachandra Guha appeared first on Edge Effects.

    39 min

  5. 19/06/2025

    What Comes After Earth Day?

    In this special episode, Edge Effects and the SustainUW Podcast team collaborate to discuss the history of Earth Day in the United States, bring a glimpse of Earth Fest celebrations on UW-Madison's campus, and underline the importance of embracing environmental protection beyond just April 22. The post What Comes After Earth Day? appeared first on Edge Effects.

    55 min

  6. 27/03/2025

    Podcasting for the Climate: A Conversation with Nathaniel Otjen, Juan Manuel Rubio, & Bethany Wiggin

    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.

    43 min

  7. 13/03/2025

    Of Supermarkets, Shipwrecks, and Seasons: A Conversation with Sarah Dimick, Lisa Han, and Ben Stanley

    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.

    1h 34m

  8. 27/02/2025

    Cafeteria Care around the World: A Conversation with Jennifer Gaddis and Sarah A. Robert

    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.

    46 min
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About

A Digital Magazine from the Center for Culture, History, and Environment

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  • Creator
    The Center for Culture, History, and Environment (CHE)
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Edge Effects

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