From The Marginlands
Prem & Arati
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From The Marginlands with Prem and Arati takes unabashed deep-dives into uncomfortable environmental issues. 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.
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S1E20 Cheetahs, Tigers, People, & Forests: Raza Kazmi Walks Us Into India's History
In this season-ending episode of From The Marginlands, Arati and I dive deep into Indian forests, not just as ecosystems but as archives of memory, power, and change. Our guide into this layered…
S1E19 WHAT IS IT LIKE FOR HUMANS & LEOPARDS TO SHARE LANDSCAPES? WE ASK VIDYA ATHREYA
Leopards live far closer to us than most of us realise — not just in forests, but across farms, villages, and city edges. In this episode, Arati and Prem speak with Dr. Vidya Athreya, one of India’s…
S1E18 Do We Still Need Wildlife Films? Kalyan Varma Weighs In
Award-winning filmmaker and photographer Kalyan Varma joins Arati and Prem on From the Marginlands to explore what it means to document the natural world today. From the ethics of filming a vanishing…
S1E17 What Are We Doing To The Mountains? Ft. Manshi Asher
Each monsoon, the Himalayas make headlines for floods, landslides, and loss. But what if these aren’t “natural” disasters at all, but the result of choices we keep making? In this episode, Arati and…
S1E16 ICYMI!
Prem & Arati look back at episodes, pulling out key issues from each. 10:14: Pranay Lal: • From The Marginlands Ep4 Ft PranayLal 16:46: S Vishwanath : • From The Marginlands E5 Ft…
S1E15 How Are The Ganga River Dolphins Doing?
Nachiket Kelkar, Head of Riverine Ecosystems and Livelihoods at the Wildlife Conservation Trust, shares his experiences and insights on the Ganges River, particularly focusing on the ecological…
S1E14 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…
S1E13 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…
S1E12 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…
S1E11 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,…
S1E10 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…
S1E9 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…
S1E8 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…
S1E7 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…
S1E6 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…
S1E5 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.…
S1E4 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…
S1E3 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…
S1E2 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…
S1E1 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 SubstackFrom The Marginlands on SubstackOn why we are doing this podcastOur…
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From The Marginlands has published 21 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Natural Sciences, Places & Travel.
From The Marginlands is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 36m.
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