She’s travelled the globe studying the hidden politics of borders. Recently, she’s turned her focus to the U.S.-Mexico border, attempting to peel back the animosity toward migrants, and why the gun and drug trade is able to skirt regulation. Cultural anthropologist Ieva Jusionyte is one of four local 2025 MacArthur “Genius” Fellows. She joins us as part of our annual series, “The Genius Next Door.” 

Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

Under the Radar Staff (GBH News)

The Genius Next Door: Ieva Jusionyte uses ‘deep hanging out’ to research border communities

DEC 8, 202525 MIN
Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

The Genius Next Door: Ieva Jusionyte uses ‘deep hanging out’ to research border communities

DEC 8, 202525 MIN

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She’s travelled the globe studying the hidden politics of borders. Recently, she’s turned her focus to the U.S.-Mexico border, attempting to peel back the animosity toward migrants, and why the gun and drug trade is able to skirt regulation. Cultural anthropologist Ieva Jusionyte is one of four local 2025 MacArthur “Genius” Fellows. She joins us as part of our annual series, “The Genius Next Door.”