Created in late 2020 by Mac Ellis and Dawson Zulz, Beringia is a podcast focusing on diverse stories and making connections – both with people and topics.
Beringia explores subjects both contemporary and historical, all the while trying to examine them via a bottom-up approach and helping to amplify largely ignored perspectives.
Season 1, consisting of episodes 1-7*, covered January through September* of 2021 bef ...
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What does the intersection of social justice and education mean for students and teachers alike? How might a holistic approach to learning be integrated into the system as it exists, and what impact could this have on contemporary issues? In this season's premiere, Mac Ellis explores education with Dr. Jason Hendrickson of LaGuardia Community College, including the evolution of the various perspectives and outlooks surrounding higher education as a concept, and different approaches toward obtaining and providing an education. Special thanks to Dr. Jason Handrickson for joining us!
In this null* episode, Dawson Zulz discusses the 'interim' period between the last episode in September of 2021 and now and how Beringia will be moving forward into a new season. From the war in Europe to the death of a monarch, there's a lot of catching up to do!*Much like Season 1's "Null," this episode is closer to a trailer than a full episode.Beringia will return in full on November 1st, 2023.
In this episode Mac Ellis and Dawson Zulz discuss an unexpected surprise from an audience member, and work to correct the errors of their first podcast episode... This episode contains references to potentially triggering contents, viewer discretion is advised. If you are in need of help, especially in relation to the contents of this episode, please reach out to professional help- The Trevor Project: 1 (866) 488 7386 Trans Lifeline: (877) 565 8860 National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273 8255 Know that you are not alone, and seeking help makes you strong, not weak.