From The Marginlands
In From The Marginlands, we -- Prem Panicker and Arati Kumar Rao-- explore storytelling and making sense of the elemental connections between us and the world around us. We converse with carefully curated guests on the art of telling stories about the environment and on climate change as it manifests around the world.
Episodes
15 episodes
So What Is Going On In Great Nicobar?
This conversation delves into the Great Nicobar Project, a massive infrastructure initiative at the southern end of the Nicobar Islands, focusing on its economic viability, ecological impact, and the implications for indigenous communities. Pan...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:38:51
Ed Kashi & Julie Winokur: The Long Frame -- Stories That Outlast Time
Photojournalist Ed Kashi and documentary filmmaker Julie Winokur have spent decades telling urgent, human stories — from climate injustice to ageing, migration, and forgotten coastlines. In this episode of From the Marginlands, Arati and Prem t...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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2:03:14
The Truth About "Wastelands" | Dogs | Diseases | Wildlife: Ep 12 Ft. Abi Vanak
In this episode, Dr. Abi Tamim Vanak discusses the misclassification of vital ecosystems as "wastelands" in India. Championing the importance of recognizing Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs), and the role of pastoralists in managing these landscap...
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1:26:20
Busting The Afforestation Myth: Ep 11: ft. Pradip Krishen
In this episode, featuring ecologist Pradip Krishen, Prem and Arati explore the restoration of ecosystems. Pradip shares his journey and insights into the importance of native plants, observation, and community involvement in restoration effort...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:39:19
Ep 10: How to tell slow burn environmental stories
This episode focuses on the importance of environmental storytelling, emphasizing the need to go beyond surface-level reporting and explore deeper narratives that connect individual experiences to broader community and global contexts. Prem and...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:48:00
From The Marginlands Episode 9: Ft. Dr Roxy Koll
In this episode, Prem and Arati discuss our warming oceans with Dr. Roxy Mathew Koll, a climate scientist and winner of the prestigious National Science Award, in 2024. What are the implications of increasingly intense and frequent marine heat ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:42:17
From The Marginlands: Ep 8: The State Of India's Environment
In this episode, Prem Panicker and Arati Kumar-Rao discuss significant updates regarding environmental incidents off the coast of Kerala. The conversation then turns to The State Of India's Environment through Figures, a study released by the C...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:36:06
From The Marginlands Episode 7: Shipwreck off Kerala Coast
On May 23, 2025, the MSC Elsa 3, a 28-year-old container ship, left Vizhinjam Port for Kochi, carrying 640 containers—13 of them packed with hazardous cargo, including calcium carbide, a chemical that can ignite with a spark. Less than 24 hours...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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2:58:46
From The Marginlands Ep 6 Ft. Yuvan Aves
In this episode, Arati and Prem dive into the heart of Bangalore’s flood crisis and the intricate dance between humanity and nature. We unpack the city’s recent flooding woes, echoing themes from our previous conversation with S Vishwanath on u...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:43:58
From The Marginlands E5 Ft Vishwanath (Zenrainman)
In this episode, Arati Kumar-Rao and Prem Panicker explore the intricate relationship between visual storytelling and the narratives behind images, particularly in the context of nature and rivers. They discuss the importance of language in nat...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:23:23
From The Marginlands Ep4: Ft. Pranay Lal
In this episode, Aarti Kumar Rao and Prem Panicker focus on the ongoing extreme heat waves and their implications. They critique the media's coverage of the issue, highlighting a lack of urgency and depth in reporting. The conversation explores...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:36:01
From The Marginlands Episode 3
In this episode, Arati Kumar-Rao and Prem Panicker navigate the complexities of grief following Arati's recent loss of her mother. They reflect on the profound influence of Arati's mother on her life, particularly in storytelling and communicat...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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39:45
From The Marginlands: Ep2 Ft. Nilanjana Roy
From The Marginlands hosts Prem & Arati scour the mainstream India newspapers to find news about the environment and then sit down with acclaimed author Nilanjana Roy to discuss writing landscapes.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:22:12
From The Marginlands Episode 1 Feat. Paul Salopek
About us:Arati Kumar-Rao, photojournalist and author of Marginlands: InstagramPrem Panicker, journalist and editor: X and
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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56:56
Introducing From The Marginlands
In From The Marginlands, we -- Prem and Arati -- explore storytelling and elemental connections between us and the world around us. We will converse with carefully curated guests on the art of telling stories about the environment and on ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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