The Society of Reluctant Anthropologists reunite with an original SORA member, Nadeem Karkabi, who is now a lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Haifa. Our conversation explores themes of self-liberation, the Palestinian musical scene, and the changing dynamics of Haifa over time. Nadeem shares his personal experiences as a Israeli-Palestinian scholar living in a system of oppression and recurring violence. The conversation explores the impact of the right-wing government in Israel, the challenges faced by academics in the current political climate, and the personal experiences of being a parent in a conflicted region. It also delves into the power of collective transformation and the importance of creating spaces for individual and communal liberation. 

Jessica Turner and Cassie Rosita Patterson from the American Folklore Society (AFS), explore how AFS fosters community through play, color, and active support of members within, outside, and in between academic institutions.

The Society of Reluctant Anthropologists talks to Gregory Halbe about collective decision making, navigating group dynamics, and the wild side of academic conferences!

We're joined by Daniel Sokol, a former university lecturer, medical ethicist, magician, and lead advisor for Alpha Academic Appeals. We discuss the issues students face, the creation of Alpha Academic Appeals, the lengthy and frustrating appeals process, and the improvements needed in university appeals processes.

Barbie, Boat Brawls, and The Color of Resilience! Another Tripod episode :)

The SORAsians have a fun and deeply insightful conversation with Aimee Joyce, Senior Lecturer at the University of St. Andrews.

We talk curses, ethics, traces, the academy (duh), and so much more.

Maureen and Sahil talk to Leyla Jagiella about, well, a grand theory of everything (which they totally figured out)!

The first SORA podcast episode, discussing the invention of the Society of Reluctant Anthropologists and introducing hosts Maureen, Nayantara, and Sahil.