Talk On — Debates in Anthropology
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 15
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: United Kingdom
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
info@eth.mpg.de
media@eth.mpg.de
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Host
Christoph Brumann - Host and social anthropology researcher associated with the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology, focusing on scholarly research and debates in the field.
Xenia Cherkaev - Host and social anthropology researcher associated with the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology, focusing on scholarly research and debates in the field.
Jovan Maud - Host and social anthropology researcher associated with the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology, focusing on scholarly research and debates in the field.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Arne Harms - Environmental Displacement, Gradual Coastal Erosion, Climate-related Mobility, Disaster Response, And The Politics Of Relocation.
Amiel Bize - Gleaning, Indeterminate Property, Reuse Of Leftovers, Redistribution, Waste, And The Ethics Of Ownership.
Jagat Sohail - Refugee Experiences In Germany After The 2015 Migration Period, Public Attitudes, Hospitality, Right-wing Populism, And Ethnographic Perspective.
Alice von Bieberstein - Post-genocide Turkey, Armenian Material Heritage, Sovereign Accumulation, Extractive Politics, Urban Regeneration, And State Violence.
Anna-Lena Wolf - Workplace Justice, Tea-plantation Labor, Worker Agency, Management, Activism, And Labor Relations In Assam.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Enduring Erosions w/ Arne Harms
September 24, 2026
In this episode, Jovan Maud and Arne Harms discuss Arne's book 'Enduring Erosions: Environmental Displacement and Relocation on India’s Sinking Coasts', based on his ethnographic research in the Indian part of the Bengal Delta. This low-lying island region is highly vulnerable to erosion, storms, saltwater flooding, and sea-level rise. Harms introduces the concept of “distributed disaster” to describe coastal erosion. Unlike sudden disasters such as cyclones or earthquakes, erosion unfolds gr...
Who Gets the Remainder? Xenia Cherkaev w/ Amiel Bize
August 20, 2026
In this episode of Talk On, Xenia Cherkaev speaks with Amiel Bize about their forthcoming special issue, 'Who Gets the Remainder? The Ethics and Politics of Gleaning'. They explore gleaning—the gathering and reuse of leftovers—as both a material practice and a moral claim. Drawing on examples from biblical traditions, East African fuel economies, Soviet factories, artisanal gold mining, urban recycling, and early modern dockyards, they examine why practices that may be illegal are often regar...
Shadows of the Long Summer w/ Jagat Sohail
July 30, 2026
In this Episode of Talk On, Jagat Sohail discusses his research on the experience of refugees in Germany during and after the "long summer of migration" in 2015. His research sheds light on the unexpected wave of hospitality towards refugees that characterised that summer, the subsequent turnaround in the public eye, and the rise of anti-immigrant, right-wing populism. As a researcher from India, Sohail inverts the classic dynamic of anthropologists from Europe and the US researching in the ...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Talk On — Debates in Anthropology?
Talk On — Debates in Anthropology is hosted by Christoph Brumann and Xenia Cherkaev. Its publicly listed emails are info@eth.mpg.de and media@eth.mpg.de. 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 Talk On — Debates in Anthropology?
The publicly listed emails for Talk On — Debates in Anthropology: info@eth.mpg.de and media@eth.mpg.de.
How many listeners does Talk On — Debates in Anthropology have?
Podseeker estimates Talk On — Debates in Anthropology reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Talk On — Debates in Anthropology?
Talk On — Debates in Anthropology typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Academic researchers, social anthropologists, ethnographers, and authors with substantial fieldwork, a scholarly book or publication, or a well-developed research project addressing a significant social, political, economic, or environmental issue. Common among recent guests: Published academic books or major research articles; Long-term ethnographic or field research; Contributions to scholarly special issues or research projects. Recent guests include Arne Harms, Amiel Bize, and Jagat Sohail.
How hard is it to get booked on Talk On — Debates in Anthropology?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Talk On — Debates in Anthropology cover?
Recent episodes cover Social Science, Anthropology, Migration, Political Economy, and Labor Justice. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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