1. Antarctica Calls: Public Engagement and the Power of Connection

Antarctica can inspire connection from anywhere. In the first episode of South Pole, Antarctic social scientist and expedition guide Dr. Katie Marx explores how people build relationships with a continent most will never visit. From Hobart and other Antarctic gateway cities to tourism, research, and public engagement, she explains how proximity, community, and storytelling shape what Antarctica means to people. Host Clark Marchese also asks who gets to participate in Antarctic conversations and why caring for the continent is not limited to scientists or explorers. An accessible introduction to the human connections that can influence engagement, behavior, and Antarctica’s future.Episode Guest: Dr. Katie MarxMore information about Dr. Katie Marx HereConnect with Dr. Katie Marx on LinkedInArticle about Penguins…. hereEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media WebsiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong. Theme music by Nela Ruiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.