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Notes from the Edge with Jeff Chang

Jeff Chang

Booking Overview

This is a public-media interview show examining social, political, environmental, technological, and cultural change through conversations with prominent journalists, academics, lawyers, musicians, and other public intellectuals. Agencies could credibly pitch authors, policy experts, researchers, cultural figures, artists, and technology or human-rights specialists with original perspectives and substantial credentials; booking difficulty is high because the show has featured nationally recognized columnists, professors, journalists, and established musicians.

Metrics

Episodes: 5

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 367 subscribers

Instagram: 9.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kalw@kalw.org

feedback@kalw.org

executivedirector@kalw.org

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Host

Jeff Chang - Bay Area author and intellectual known for the books Can't Stop Won't Stop and Water Mirror Echo, which examines the influence of Bruce Lee.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established journalists, authors, academics, researchers, lawyers, technologists, musicians, artists, and other public intellectuals with recognized expertise and a distinctive perspective on major social, political, environmental, technological, or cultural issues.
Required Achievements:  
National media or columnist positions, Published books or significant journalism, University faculty or research appointments, Established music or artistic careers, Leadership or professional expertise in human rights, technology, or public policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Julian Brave NoiseCat - Ideal National Anthems And National Identity

La Doña - Ideal National Anthems And National Identity

Leyla McCalla - Ideal National Anthems And National Identity

Paul Farber - Monuments And National Memory

Jamelle Bouie - Monuments, National Identity, And The Stories Americans Tell About Their Country

Recent Topics

Politics, Protest, Migration, Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Notes from the Edge with Jeff Chang
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NOTES FROM THE EDGE of Work

August 31, 2026

Just in time for Labor Day, this episode of Notes from the Edge, we ask: why are some kinds of work valued more than others? Where does care fit into our work? And what would it take to build an economy that allows us to take better care of ourselves and each other? Jeff Chang talks with the organizer and advocate, Ai-jen Poo (National Domestic Workers Alliance), and the writer and artist, Jenny Odell (How to Do Nothing)about what it means to work, and what it means to care. We'll also dives ...

NOTES FROM THE EDGE of America's 250

June 29, 2026

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, NOTES FROM THE EDGE looks beyond the fireworks and fanfare, and examines the stories we tell about who we are as a country. Host Jeff Chang talks monuments with Jamelle Bouie (NYT columnist), Paul Farber (Monument Lab). He also talks with three culture makers—Leyla McCalla, La Doña and Julian Brave Noisecat—about their ideal national anthem.

NOTES FROM THE EDGE of Climate Change

April 25, 2026

Host Jeff Chang brings you notes from the edge of climate change with Indigenous human rights lawyer Julian Aguon, urban hydrologist and UC Berkeley professor Kristina Hill, and the musician Anohni ("Four Degrees"). Full episode out on April 21.

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Frequently asked questions

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Notes from the Edge with Jeff Chang
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How do I get in touch with Notes from the Edge with Jeff Chang?

Notes from the Edge with Jeff Chang is hosted by Jeff Chang. Its publicly listed emails are kalw@kalw.org, feedback@kalw.org, and executivedirector@kalw.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Notes from the Edge with Jeff Chang?

The publicly listed emails for Notes from the Edge with Jeff Chang: kalw@kalw.org, feedback@kalw.org, and executivedirector@kalw.org.

How many listeners does Notes from the Edge with Jeff Chang have?

Podseeker estimates Notes from the Edge with Jeff Chang reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Notes from the Edge with Jeff Chang?

Notes from the Edge with Jeff Chang typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established journalists, authors, academics, researchers, lawyers, technologists, musicians, artists, and other public intellectuals with recognized expertise and a distinctive perspective on major social, political, environmental, technological, or cultural issues. Common among recent guests: National media or columnist positions; Published books or significant journalism; University faculty or research appointments. Recent guests include Julian Brave NoiseCat, La Doña, and Leyla McCalla.

How hard is it to get booked on Notes from the Edge with Jeff Chang?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Notes from the Edge with Jeff Chang cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Protest, Migration, and Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kalw@kalw.org

feedback@kalw.org

executivedirector@kalw.org

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