The Channel: A Podcast from the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS)
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The Channel is the flagship podcast from the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) at Leiden University. Each episode delves into a particular Asian Studies topic from across the social sciences and humanities. Through a mixture of interviews, lectures, discussions, readings, and more, The Channel is a platform to connect scholars, activists, artists, and broader publics in sustained conversation about Asia and its place in the contemporary world. We highlight critical perspectives, diverse themes, and interdisciplinary approaches. Subscribe to remain up-to-date on the latest episodes! More information on IIAS and its various initiatives can be found at https://www.iias.asia/
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Dreaming of Words with Nandan
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Indian Ocean Worlds with Tom Hoogervorst, Mahmood Kooria, Ariel C. Lopez, and Aireen Grace Andal
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Soundscapes of Dutch-Japanese Waterworks with Arjan Rietveld
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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The Belt and Road Initiative around the World with Jewellord T. Nem Singh, Linda Tjia Yin-nor, Angela Tritto, and Guanie Lim
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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A Maldivian Supper (Guest Episode: The Migration Menu)
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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The Promise of Cultural Geography with Ben Anderson and Vickie Zhang
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Casino Capitalism in Macau with Tim Simpson
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Crossing Musical Boundaries with the ADAM Quartet and Vinthya Perinpanathan
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Beijing Sound Art Museum with Colin Chinnery
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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The Division of Vietnam (Guest Episode: Nam Phong Dialogues)
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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South Asian Games with Jacob Schmidt-Madsen
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Indigo Across Borders with Aarti Kawlra, Jody Benjamin, Min-Chin Chiang, and Jocelyne Vokouma
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May 29, 2025 |
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Curating the Africa-Asia ConFest with Laura Erber, Fatima Bintou Rassoul Sy, Chương-Đài Võ, and Fábio Baqueiro Figueiredo
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May 28, 2025 |
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Architectural Encounters in the Asia Pacific with Zhengfeng Wang, Amanda Achmadi, Paul Walker, and Soon-Tzu Speechley
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Chiang Mai between Empire and Modern Thailand (Guest Episode: Southeast Asia Crossroads)
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Bangladeshi Masculinities with Mustahid Husain
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Islam and Politics in Indonesia with Verena Meyer, Zainal Abidin, Saskia Schäfer, and Taufiq Hanafi
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Asian Bronze at the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam with Anna Slaczka, Ching-Ling Wang, William Southworth, and Sara Creange
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Brazil-Africa Connections with João José Reis and Fábio Baqueiro Figueiredo
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Airport Development in the Global South with Irit Ittner, Sneha Sharma, Hanna Geschewski, and Rose Bridger
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Muslim Universities in Post-Partition India with Laurence Gautier
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Home and the World at Museum Van Loon with Thomas Berghuis
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Radical Indian Thinkers with Nico Slate and Ole Birk Laursen
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Migrant Domestic Workers with Liberty Chee, Elsa Ramos Carbone, and Jec Sernande
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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The Ta-u and their Island Home with Syaman Lamuran and Syaman Rapongan
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May 30, 2024 |
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Resource Extraction and State-Owned Enterprises with Jewellord Nem Singh and Pietro Erber
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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The Prejudice and Politics of Food in Northeast India (Guest Episode: The Chicken-Neck Podcast)
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Reckoning with Historical Sexual Violence with Kate McGregor
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Political Geology in Java with Adam Bobbette
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Muslim Caste Associations in India with Soheb Niazi and Julien Levesque
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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ICAS Book Prize 2023 with Victoria Lee and John Lie
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: Cultural Healing with Cha-Hsuan Liu, Aditya Kiran Kakati, Marian Markelo, Fatima Gay Molina, and An-Bang Yu
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Swahili Poetry of Ustadh Mahmoud Mau with Clarissa Vierke and Annachiara Raia
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Perspectives on Asian Studies with Lena Scheen, Terence Chong, Ilhong Ko, Edwin Jurriëns, and Cathy Harper
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Women in East Asian Religions with Jingjing Li and Yingruo Show
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Indian Identity in Malaysia with Paul Gnanaselvam
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Moral Economic Transitions with Hedwig Waters
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Textiles and Artisans with Daan van Dartel, Lipika Bansal, and Kirit Chitara
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May 25, 2023 |
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A Muslim Hub in Western India with Sanderien Verstappen
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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CinemAsia Film Festival with Jia Zhao and Darunee Terdtoontaveedej
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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The Trauma of Caste (Guest Episode: SASSpod)
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Hooligan Sparrow (Guest Episode: East Asia for All)
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Political Transformation in Southeast Asia with Nhu Truong, Erik Martinez Kuhonta, Maggie Shum, and Megan Ryan
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Acoustic Atmospheres in Palau with Birgit Abels
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Critical Heritage Studies with Edwin Pietersma
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Asian Arts with Cecily Cook
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Academic Books with Chunyan Shu
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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River Cities #4: Revitalizations with Satya Patchineelam
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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River Cities #3: Cartographies with Satya Patchineelam
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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River Cities #2: Biographies with Satya Patchineelam
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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River Cities #1: Introduction with Satya Patchineelam
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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The Craft of Nonfiction with Tom Robertson
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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Colonial Acquisitions with Klaas Stutje (and Jona Mooren)
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Socially Engaged Public Art with Meiqin Wang, Hong Kal, and Minna Valjakka
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May 16, 2022 |
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Malay Print Romance with Alicia Izharuddin
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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Archiving Japan's Mingei Movement with Marty Gross
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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China's Image in the World with Olivier Arifon
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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Sex Work and Political Subjectivity with Simanti Dasgupta
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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China-Brazil Relations with Rafael Abrão
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Casablanca-Hanoi with Nelcya Delanoë and Caroline Grillot
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Subversive Archaism with Michael Herzfeld
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Jan 13, 2022 |