Your Humanities Half-hour
Weekly chats with scholars, experts, and practitioners on humanities topics related to The Marianas - Saipan, Tinian, Rota and the Northern Islands - a U.S. commonwealth in Micronesia in the western Pacific.
Episodes
East Carolina University Professor of History Dr. Jennifer McKinnon and cultural historian Genevieve Cabrera share some of the findings of the Marianas Maritime Heritage mapping project. 03.19.26
Dr. Michihiro Ama, Dean of the Faculty of International Studies at Otani University in Japan, shares about Buddhism in the Marianas during the Japanese administrative era of the early 1900s. 04.02.26
Producer/Director Chris McNaughton and Producer Evan Larson share about their upcoming film "The Queen of Anatahan," documenting the story of a group of Japanese soldiers and civilians who became stranded on Anatahan after World War II. 02.025.26
2025 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Lifetime Achievement in the Humanities James Feger shares highlights of his four decades of teaching in the Marianas. 03.05.26
2025 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Preservation of CNMI History Thomas Manglona, Jr. shares highlights from his career in journalism and his future aspirations. 02.19.26
Richard Pierce shares a message of hope as he reflects on substance abuse in the Marianas through the lens of his role in the creation of the CNMI government's drug policy, treatment and services offered today, and his personal recovery journey. 01.22.26
Dr. Daniel Lamar shares his journey into naturopathic medicine and a selection of plant remedies from his farm in Saipan. 01.08.26
In our series on Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers, Dr. Kurt Barnes shares about his experiences in the islands. 09.04.25
In our series on Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers, Tom Zink shares about his experiences in the islands, including the decades-long bonds formed with local families. 08.21.25
In our series on Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers, James Peters shares about his experiences in the islands beginning in 1970, teaching at Marianas High School and working at local newspaper the Micronesia Star. 08.14.25
The humanities are in the spotlight as Executive Director Leo Pangelinan gives an update on Northern Marianas Humanities Council, activities for CNMI Humanities Month 2025, and plans of the CNMI America250 Commission. 10.16.25
In our series on Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers, Terry Townsend shares about his experiences in the islands during the Trust Territory administration. 08.07.25
hear about new language resources developed by the Chamorro and Carolinian Language Heritage Studies (CCLHS) program under the CNMI Public School System. Our guests are Senior Director of the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Services Dr. Rizalina Liwag, Carolinian Program Manager Monica Leiwischem Pua, and Chamorro Program Manager Mercedes Deleon Guerrerro. 09.18.25
Development & Program Manager Nicole Calvo of non-profit Pacific Historic Parks shares findings from their recent Community Empowerment Project needs assessment conducted with focus groups in Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and Guam. 04.10.25
Marianas Peace Corps Volunteer Dennis Vander Tuig shares about his experiences in the islands from 1974-1976, including the establishment of local offices for historic preservation and arts & culture. 05.08.25
Marianas Peace Corps Volunteer Peter Espinosa shares about his experiences in the islands from 1969 to 1971. 05.01.25
Dr. Teresa Arriola, 2024 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Research and Publication in The Humanities, shares about her research and work in anthropology, particularly related to indigenous rights and community empowerment. 04.24.25
Marianas artist Victoria Sewell shares about art and healing from both a professional and personal perspective. 04.17.25
Executive Sous Chef Zenn Tomokane has about his culinary career in The Marianas. 04.03.25
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