In our 100th episode, host Francine Barchett is joined by Nicole Venker, a doctoral candidate from the Department of Natural Resources. Together, they interviewed Dr. Jenny Hedstrom, who works as an Associate Professor in War Studies at Swedish Defence University. Dr. Hedstrom discussed her research and book, which focuses on women's undervalued work in the household, as well as how this relates to the Kachin conflict. Finally, Dr. Hedstrom offers some invaluable advice about academic research and the value of engaging in cross-disciplinary work.

Lightning Round: 3:48

Research and lecture summary: 7:20

Advice for researchers and recommendations: 29:20

Dr. Jenny Hedstrom's Top Recommendations:

• Build Your House Around My Body by Violet Kupersmith

The music on the podcast is from "Me and Some Friends", a musical project by a group of friends at Cornell, to experiment with how the beautiful timbres of Gamelan music can meld with hypnotic guitar parts to create a contemplative and unique experience. Check them out here. 

 

Produced by Neen Tangcharoenmonkong and Kelly Ryoo.