In this opening episode of the Murmurations podcast, Dr. Darren Kelsey (Newcastle University) asks Professor Paul Bowman (Cardiff University) if cultural studies are trivial. They discuss how cultural studies might help us to understand more about the world we live in through past and present contexts. They talk about BLM, statues, Bruce Lee, popular culture, martial arts, and the future of academic publishing.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Logo: Archie Cameron

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