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Bangkok is one of the world’s great cities, and the central artery of that city is the Chaophraya River. Michael Hurley’s book, Waterways of Bangkok: Memory, Landscape, and Twilight (NUS Press, 2025) just published by National University of Singapor... more

The City Aroused: Queer Places and Urban Redevelopment in Postwar San Francisco (University of Texas Press, 2024) by Dr. Damon Scott is a lively history of urban development and its influence on queer political identity in postwar San Francisco. By r... more

Spaces of Anticolonialism: Delhi's Urban Governmentalities (U Georgia Press, 2025) is the first book-length account of anticolonialism in Delhi, as the capital of Britain's empire in India. It pioneers a spatial governmentality analysis of the networ... more

Climate change is devastating the planet, and globalisation is hiding it. Laurie Parsons's book Carbon Colonialism: How Rich Countries Export Climate Breakdown (Manchester UP, 2023) opens our eyes. 

Around the world, leading economies are announcing... more

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Dr. Damon Scott
Geography professor and author of "The City Aroused: Queer Places and Urban Redevelopment in Postwar San Francisco"
Miami University of Ohio
Episode: Damon Scott, "The City Aroused: Queer Places and Urban Redevelopment in Postwar San Francisco" (U Texas Press, 2024)
Laurie Parsons
Author of Carbon Colonialism, exploring the intersection of environmental issues and global economics.
Royal Holloway University of London
Episode: Laurie Parsons, "Carbon Colonialism: How Rich Countries Export Climate Breakdown" (Manchester UP, 2023)
Gonzalo Lizarralde
Author, Architect, and Academic
Columbia University Press
Episode: Gonzalo Lizarralde, "Unnatural Disasters: Why Most Responses to Risk and Climate Change Fail But Some Succeed" (Columbia UP, 2021)
Dr. Kerry Gottlich
Lecturer in International Politics and author
City St George's, University of London
Episode: Kerry Gottlich, "From Frontiers to Borders: How Colonial Technicians Created Modern Territoriality" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Ryan E. Emanuel
Associate Professor of Hydrology at Nicholas School of the Environment and member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Episode: Ryan Emanuel, "On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice" (UNC Press, 2024)
Dr. Katrina Navickas
Professor of History at the University of Hertfordshire, specializes in the history of protest in Britain.
University of Hertfordshire
Episode: Katrina Navickas, "Contested Commons: A History of Protest and Public Space in England" (Reaktion, 2025)
Gena Wirth
Co-author of the book, involved in landscape architecture
Applied Research and Design
Episode: Rob Holmes et. al., "Silt Sand Slurry: Dredging, Sediment, and the Worlds We Are Making" (Applied Research & Design, 2023)
Cesar Rodriguez Garavito
Human rights and natural rights activist
Moth Collective
Episode: Is a River Alive?: A Conversation with Robert Macfarlane
Jean-Thomas Tremblay
Author of Breathing Aesthetics
Duke University Press
Episode: Jean-Thomas Tremblay, "Breathing Aesthetics" (Duke UP, 2022)

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Dr. Miranda Melcher
Host specializing in geography and social science discussions, affiliated with New Books Network.
Stentor Danielson
Host dedicated to geography discussions, associated with New Books Network.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Thank you

    It is sad to see how some geographic thought has evolved. While there are good books here that enhance human knowledge (Monmonier’s Connections and Content, Alexander’s Copyright and Cartography, etc.) the dribble born from passing political trendiness is excessive. The title words justice (all kinds), hate, decolonization, etc. are flags to move on. I do judge books by their cover. Anyway, I enjoy the podcast and thanks for making me aware of some books worth adding to my library.

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    relhublg
    United States2 years ago
  • Skews towards their bias

    There are a few episodes that are interesting, and as a geographer I’m interested in the subject - but the guests they invite have too much of a focus on left wing subjects.

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    ghidora77
    United States3 years ago

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Laurie Parsons, "Carbon Colonialism: How Rich Countries Export Climate Breakdown" (Manchester UP, 2023)
Q: What should people do instead of trying to consume their way out of climate issues?
Parsons suggests focusing on political engagement and advocating for stricter oversight of global supply chains rather than solely relying on ethical consumerism.
Laurie Parsons, "Carbon Colonialism: How Rich Countries Export Climate Breakdown" (Manchester UP, 2023)
Q: What is carbon colonialism?
Carbon colonialism encompasses practices like carbon offsets and outsourcing that allow wealthier countries to mitigate their carbon emissions at the expense of poorer nations.
Stephen Legg, "Spaces of Anticolonialism: Delhi's Urban Governmentalities" (U Georgia Press, 2025)
Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about anticolonialism itself and how you're framing it here?
Legg emphasizes a nuanced understanding of anticolonialism, suggesting it should not be viewed solely as resistance. Instead, he frames it as a form of governmentality that engages with societal and political nuances, thus acknowledging internal dynamics and divergent perspectives.
Stephen Legg, "Spaces of Anticolonialism: Delhi's Urban Governmentalities" (U Georgia Press, 2025)
Q: Could you tell us about that journey and what changed in your perspective and approach when you finally came to this work?
Stephen Legg reflects on an 18-year journey of evolving perspectives, beginning with his PhD thesis focused on old Delhi. He describes how various collaborative projects and theoretical engagements helped shape his understanding of anticolonialism and its spatial dynamics.
Gonzalo Lizarralde, "Unnatural Disasters: Why Most Responses to Risk and Climate Change Fail But Some Succeed" (Columbia UP, 2021)
Q: What can we learn from successful disaster recovery efforts?
Successful examples like Cuban communities demonstrate the importance of community-driven actions and local narratives in disaster resilience.

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Content primarily revolves around geographical studies, emphasizing the intersection of environmental, social, and political issues through the lens of academic research. The discussions feature scholars and authors sharing insights from their recent publications, often delving into critical topics such as urban development, climate change, and the dynamics of public spaces. Notably, episodes frequently explore historical contexts and contemporary implications, catering to an audience keen on the latest developments in geography and its relevance to societal challenges. This academic focus, paired with engaging expert dialogues, sets the podcast apart as a unique resource for those interested in the confluence of geography and current affai... more

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