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WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday LifeThe Argument for Peace and Non-ViolenceHost Jack Russell Weinstein visits with peace activist Kathy Kelly2025-07-1753 min
Philosophical CurrentsEthics of War: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein on Morality in ConflictPhilosopher Jack Russell Weinstein explores how to uphold dignity, responsibility, and empathy in the midst of war and violence.2025-06-2626 minWHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday LifeA Philosophical Look at Madness with guest Justin GarsonJack interviews Justin Garson, writer, philosopher, and professor, to explore an unsettling and illuminating idea: What if madness isn't just a disorder, but a signal, expressing something deeply out of sync in our lives or society?2025-06-081h 18
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday LifeIs Virtual Reality Real?Jack sits down with David Chalmers, renowned philosopher of mind, to explore the provocative question: Is virtual reality real? They explore the blurred boundaries between the virtual and the physical, consciousness, and presence. Together, they consider whether digital worlds can hold the same ontological weight as the "real" world, and what that means for the future of how we live, think, and perceive.2025-05-111h 10WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday LifeAnnouncing a new book: "Israel, Palestine, and the Trolley Problem" by Jack Russell WeinsteinJack announces his new book, Israel, Palestine, and the Trolley Problem.2025-05-0902 minPhilosophical CurrentsDe-ExtinctionUND's Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein, Professor of Philosophy, explores the ethics of de-extinction and whether reviving lost species is wise—or just scientific mimicry.2025-04-3024 minWHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday LifePhilosophy and FashionJack sits down with Gwenda-lin Grewal, philosopher and writer, to explore the unexpected intersections between philosophy and fashion. They explore how style reflects deeper questions about identity, perception, and the human condition, and consider the ways in which clothing can serve as both personal expression and philosophical inquiry.2025-04-131h 10Philosophical CurrentsWho Decides When We Die? Ethics of Assisted DeathDr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores autonomy, identity, and the ethics of assisted death through the story of Alzheimer's advocate Sandra Demontigny.2025-03-2829 min
Review RewindEpisode 64: Big Trouble In Little China(1986)Is this a love letter to Kung Fu movies or a terrible mistake? Take a ride with us as we watching John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little ChinaDirectorJohn CarpenterProducerLarry J. FrancoScreenwriterGary Goldman, David Weinstein, W.D. RichterDistributor20th Century FoxProduction CoTAFT Entertainment, SLM Production Group, Twentieth Century Fox2025-03-112h 05WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday LifeThe Human Connection to NatureIn this episode of the WHY Podcast, Jack sits down with Mark C. Taylor, Professor of Religion at Columbia University, to discuss how the humanities and the natural world intersect. They talk about how literature, philosophy, and art can provide new insights into our connection with nature and offer paths toward a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with the environment.2025-03-091h 05Philosophical CurrentsThe Value of WorkDr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores the meaning of work, its role in human dignity, and how we should rethink labor, purpose, and income in an era of automation.2025-02-2624 min
Weird Kid VideoBig Trouble in Little China (1986)This episode, we are jumping on the porkchop express and paying our dues, we are talking about John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China (1986).
Written By Gary Gold & David Z Weinstein.
Adapted by W.D. Ricther.
Directed By John Carpenter.
Starring Dennis Dun as Wang Chi, Kurt Russell as Jack Burton, and Jame Hong as David Lo Pan.
Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Each sold separately.
New full-length episodes every two weeks. (or so)
Don’t...2025-02-262h 35WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday LifeGetting Good Out of The BadIn this episode of the WHY Podcast, Jack sits down with Krista Thomason, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Swarthmore College, to explore the intriguing idea of finding value in negative emotions. Krista, author of Dancing with the Devil: Why Bad Feelings Make Life Good, delves into how emotions like shame, guilt, and anger can, paradoxically, lead to personal growth and a deeper moral life. Drawing from her expertise in philosophy of emotion and moral philosophy, Krista offers thought-provoking insights on how negative feelings can be an essential part of a meaningful life. Tune in for a conversation that challenges conventional...2025-02-091h 07Philosophical CurrentsAI-powered "death bots"On Philosophical Currents, Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores the ethics of AI "death bots," discussing consent, privacy, grief, and the risks of digital manipulation.2025-01-3123 minWHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday LifeWhen Is Life Good EnoughIn this episode of the WHY Podcast, Jack sits down with Avram Alpert, author of The Good-Enough Life, to explore the philosophical question: "When is life good enough?" Alpert, a writer, teacher, and Co-Director of the Interdisciplinary Art and Theory Program in NYC, discusses the themes of the book, which challenges the notion of perfectionism and advocates for a more realistic, fulfilling approach to life. Drawing from experience, history, and his academic background, Alpert offers insights on how we can live well without striving for unattainable ideals.2025-01-121h 17Philosophical CurrentsCommunity and Family Dynamics: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein on ThanksgivingDr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores how Thanksgiving traditions shape family and community bonds, spark philosophical conversations, and influence identity in "Community and Family Dynamics.2024-11-2923 minWHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday LifeTouch: Our Most Vital SenseIn this episode of WHY: Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life, host Jack Russell Weinstein speaks with Richard Kearney, a distinguished philosopher and author of Touch: Recovering Our Most Vital Sense.2024-11-101h 23Philosophical CurrentsPhilosophy of Community and ConnectionPhilosophical Currents: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores the philosophy of community and connection, examining the meaning of human relationships in a digital world.2024-11-0524 min
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday LifeWhat is Dignity?Host Jack Russell Weinstein interviews Michael Rosen, a distinguished professor of Ethics and Politics at Harvard University and author of Dignity: Its History and Meaning. Their conversation explores the multifaceted nature of dignity, tracing its historical evolution and examining its significance in contemporary discourse. Rosen, who specializes in political theory and the history of ideas, shares his insights on how dignity shapes our understanding of ethics, rights, and social justice. Throughout the discussion, Jack and Michael engage with various philosophical traditions, emphasizing the importance of dignity in both individual lives and collective society.2024-10-141h 11
Science VsThe Keto Diet: Can It Supercharge Your Brain and Body?The ketogenic diet has been booming for years, with people swearing that it boosts their brainpower — maybe even helping with mental health — and that the diet can melt fat and make them better athletes. So does keto live up to the hype? To find out, we go keto … (plus, we do a bunch of research and talk to scientists!). You’ll hear from neuroscientist Dom D’Agostino, psychiatrist Dr. Shebani Sethi, and nutritionist Louise Burke. Also, Wendy’s mum drops in.Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/ScienceVsKetoDietIn this epis...2024-10-1038 min
The 4th BoxEp. 39 - Rescue the Republic - Highlights and TakeawaysThis past Sunday, the Rescue the Republic rally was held in Washington D.C. Don't let the mainstream media sway your opinion- this event was a homerun. It boasted a legendary lineup of speakers who brought the energy. As per usual, your liberal news networks will try to convince you this band of patriots and freethinkers from across the political spectrum was "weird."
It was far from it. The messages shared here should find the ears of every American, so we did our best to give you a 2-hour summary of a 7-hour event.
Dr...2024-10-041h 43WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life“Is Plato Still Relevant?”Host Jack Russell Weinstein visits with Marina McCoy, professor of philosophy at Boston College. She is the author of the books Plato on the Rhetoric of Philosophers and Sophists (Cambridge University Press, 2007) , Wounded Heroes: Vulnerability as a Virtue in Ancient Greek Literature and Philosophy (Oxford U Press, 2013), and Image and Argument in Plato’s Republic (SUNY, 2020). Her interests range from ancient philosophy to ethics and the philosophy of mass incarceration and environmental ethics.2024-09-081h 20Philosophical CurrentsDoes the “sport” of politics undermine its importance?Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein is a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Director of the Institute for Philosophy in Public Life. He discusses Politics as Sport.2024-09-0423 min
The Freedom Talking Show"September Swans"THE FREEDOM TALKING SHOW - EPISODE #19“September Swans”Too Many Secrets - “No, more rich people, no more poor people, everybody’s the same. Isn’t what we said we always wanted?Intro:Daniela Cambone’s question to Gerald CelesteAmerica’s Beacon of Freedom to the WorldJoe Rogan and Russell Crowe.Nassim Nicholas Talib - Author, The Black SwanFebruary 4th, 2008 address in San Francisco, California where he defines what is a Black Swan event.2. Another perspective on what is a Black Swan event.2024-08-291h 03WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life“Can You Be an Ethical Spy?”Host Jack Russell Weinstein visits with Cecile Fabre, political philosopher, and Senior Research Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford. She is also Professor of Political Philosophy at the University of Oxford, and affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy, the Department of Politics and International Relations, and Nuffield College, Oxford. Her research interests are in theories of distributive justice; the philosophy of democracy; just war theory; the ethics of foreign policy, with particular focus on the ethics of economic statecraft and the ethics of espionage.2024-08-111h 12Philosophical CurrentsAgingIn "Philosophical Currents," Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein discusses aging, societal attitudes, social structures, technology, and ethical responsibilities towards the elderly.2024-08-0123 minWHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life“What is Love?”Host Jack Russell Weinstein visits with Simon Philip Walter May, visiting professor of philosophy at King's College, London, and at Birkbeck College, University of London. May is the author of "Love: A History," published by Yale University Press, 2011.2024-07-141h 16Philosophical CurrentsFarewell Reflections: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein & Ashley Thornberg on 'Philosophical Currents'In their final "Philosophical Currents," Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein and Ashley Thornberg reflect on the segment's origins, their journey, and valuable lessons from exploring philosophy in daily life.2024-07-1144 minWHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday LifeALERT ... refresh for "Is America's Democracy Failing"If you haven't already listened to the June episode, you may need to refresh your download to get the long version. The shorter broadcast version was initially posted.2024-06-1000 minWHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life“Is America’s Democracy Failing?”Jack visits with Adam Lovett, the author of "Democratic Failures and the Ethics of Democracy." (University of Pennsylvania Press) Lovett is a lecturer at Australian Catholic University in the School of Philosophy.2024-06-091h 17WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday LifeAm I Right to Be Offended?Emily McTernan, author of On Taking Offence, talks about the role of being offended in modern life.2024-05-141h 17Philosophical CurrentsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Impacts on Political RepresentationNPR's Uri Berliner published an article calling into question some of NPR's reporting. In it, he says he fears NPR over-valued diversity in staffing, resulting in programming that alienates conservative listeners. For this month's Philosophical Currents, we talk with philosopher Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein about DEI, and the many layers of language.2024-04-2921 min
Verbal DioramaShakespeare in LoveThe history and legacy of Shakespeare in Love is long-winded and complicated, but how is it that a movie can be wholly and completely tarnished by one man?I don't know. It's a mystery.From its beginnings as a project for Universal starring Julia Roberts, to it being shut down after spending $6 million and losing Julia Roberts, to being resurrected in the worst possible way by actual real-life villain Harvey Weinstein; the story of Shakespeare in Love has comedy, romance and tragedy, just like an actual Shakespeare play.Nowadays its mostly known as...2024-04-1852 minWHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life“Police and the Ethics of Lying”Host Jack Russell Weinstein visits with Luke William Hunt. Hunt is a former FBI agent, and currently an associate professor at University of Alabama, Department of Philosophy. His most recent book is "Police Deception and Dishonesty – The Logic of Lying."2024-04-141h 13Philosophical CurrentsSatire in PoliticsWith Jon Stewart back in the host chair on Mondays for The Daily Show, we discuss the role of satire in politics with philosopher Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein.2024-03-1315 minWHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life“How Does Luck Determine Our Lives?”Jack visits with Mark Robert Rank, author of the forthcoming book, The Random Factor: How Chance and Luck Profoundly Shape Our Lives and the World Around Us."What shapes our economic fortunes? Perhaps what immediately comes to mind are attributes such as education, skills or labour-market experience. Demographics such as age and your parents’ socioeconomic status might also be considered."Yet surprisingly, according to a wide range of social scientists, these factors are only able to explain about 35 per cent of the variance in earnings. In other words, 65 per cent of the differences in individual income defy our standard assumptions."— Quot...2024-03-101h 06WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday LifeShould Prisons Be Abolished“Should we abolish prisons?” Host Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein discusses that with Tommie Shelby, Caldwell Titcomb Professor of African and African American Studies and of Philosophy at Harvard University.2024-02-111h 22Philosophical CurrentsHuman Robot RelationsFor this month’s Philosophical Currents, we ponder human robot relations with Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein, Chester Fritz Distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of North Dakota.2024-01-3123 minWHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life"A Philosophy of Gaming"Host Jack Russell Weinstein visits with Frank Lantz, the director of the New York University Game Center. For over 12 years, Lantz taught game design at NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program. "His writings on games, technology, and culture have appeared in a variety of publications. In 2012, The New York Times referred to Lantz as a "reigning genius of the mysteries of games" following his design of iPhone puzzle game Drop7." (Wikipedia)2024-01-141h 32WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday LifeOur November Podcast MistakeWe initially sent out the wrong audio! If you downloaded the mistake, please delete that, refresh your feed, and try again. That should give you the correct conversation as Jack visits with David Livingston Smith in an episode titled: "Why do we dehumanize people?" You can also find that audio HERE.2023-11-2900 minWHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life"Why do we dehumanize people?"Host Jack Russell Weinstein visits with David Livingston Smith, professor of philosophy at the University of New England, author of "On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It" from Oxford University Press.2023-11-121h 21Philosophical CurrentsPhilosophical Currents: The war between Israel and HamasOn this month’s Philosophical Currents, Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein talks about the war between Israel and Ham2023-10-1743 min
The Working Director050: Film Finance - The Who's & How'sHow Do You Finance Your Film?
How do you find investors? What are the ways to bring money into your film? How do you get a bank loan? How do you get a bond to get a bank loan? What companies do you need to know and how do those relationships make or break your film financing? And more!
To get in touch with Jim about his next class where you can learn even more about film finance email: jimholt41@gmail.com
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Hosted by Director/P...2023-10-0948 minPhilosophical CurrentsPhilosophy of LanguageUND philosophy professor Jack Russell Weinstein joins Ashley Thornberg for a discussion about the role of language when it comes to cultural preservation and other social issues.2023-09-2243 min
ReconCinemationBig Trouble in Little ChinaThe birthday of our all-time favorite, Mr. Kurt Russell, is right around the corner so the ReconCinemation team unites to look back at one of his and John Carpenter's best: BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA! Jon, David, Brent and special guest Joe Cetta (of the It Happened One Year podcast) take a deep-dive into the origins of the story, the early creative direction by Gary Goldman & David Weinstein, John Carpenter's entry into the project & where his standing was post-THE THING and, of course, Kurt Russell's magical career. They look at how BIG TROUBLE played an important role in Kurt's...2023-03-132h 03
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Talk ArtWayne McGregor and Random International, presented by BMWNew Talk Art!!! It's Frieze week in London and we are proud to collaborate again with BMW to bring you a special episode with leading choreographer Wayne McGregor and art group Random International to celebrate the world premiere of “No One is an Island”. We also meet with Superblue's Mollie Dent-Brocklehurst and BMW's Hedwig Solis Weinstein to explore this extraordinary art commission!!! Random International, Studio Wayne McGregor, Superblue and BMW i share a passion for pushing boundaries and exploring new territories. All are moved by similar questions about how future generations will interact with automated and digitised...2021-10-151h 08
Brain Fever PodcastDeep ThoughtsSend us a textIn this episode, Jackie and her dear friend and Philosopher, Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein, of the University of North Dakota, discuss how philosophy is relevant to encephalitis and mental health.2021-01-211h 14
Off My ShelfEpisode 53 - Family Guy
In this episode Sarah Behl is here to talk about the long running animated show Family Guy.
Family GuyRelease: 1999 to presentCreator: Seth McFarlaneVoices: Seth McFarlane, Alex Bornstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Adam West and many, many more
The Box Sets I own
Family Guy Volume 1 – Covers Season 1 and 2 of the show from 1999 and 2000
Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The untold Story – Episode 28-30 of season 4
Family Guy The Freaking Sweet Collection – A seemingly random collection of episodes from season 2 and 3 as well as a neve...2020-10-201h 55
Jack NewtownOprah Winfrey Hatred Towards Black MenSource: https://www.spreaker.com/user/gullyjuiceradio/oprah-winfrey-hatred-towards-black-men Oprah Winfrey continues her hatred towards black men. Oprah Winfrey help go against Michael Jackson. R Kelly. And now Russell Simmons. She is help with taking down Bill Cosby. But why doesn't Oprah take down Harvey Weinstein? Why doesn't Oprah Winfrey take down Roman Polanski? Why doesn't Oprah Winfrey take down Woody Allen? Is she America's black billionaire female Queen? Or is she the richest Mammy in America? Come chat with Jack.
Anchor FM: https://anchor.fm/jack-newtown
Google Podcast: https://www.goog...2019-12-141h 31
NoCinéHellraiser, ça pique toujoursRe-voyageons entre les dimensions avec les Cénobites trente ans après la sortie du premier Hellraiser, à l’occasion de la ressortie en Blu-Ray du premier triptyque. Produits sur 30 ans, dix films composent aujourd’hui la saga, même si les premiers volets de Clive Barker sont les seules bases solides d’une mythologie vaste et cohérente. Plaisir et souffrance, surface et sous-sol, cet univers grisâtre et ses créatures démoniaques et sadomasochistes, adeptes d’un mystérieux culte, propose une esthétique punk du mal. Qui vient des tripes, en tout cas, loin des versions blockbuster initié...2018-09-0524 min
NoCinéHellraiser, ça pique toujoursRe-voyageons entre les dimensions avec les Cénobites trente ans après la sortie du premier Hellraiser, à l’occasion de la ressortie en Blu-Ray du premier triptyque. Produits sur 30 ans, dix films composent aujourd’hui la saga, même si les premiers volets de Clive Barker sont les seules bases solides d’une mythologie vaste et cohérente. Plaisir et souffrance, surface et sous-sol, cet univers grisâtre et ses créatures démoniaques et sadomasochistes, adeptes d’un mystérieux culte, propose une esthétique punk du mal. Qui vient des tripes, en tout cas, loin des versions blockbuster initié...2018-09-0524 min
All the Books!New Releases and More for September 13, 2016This week, Liberty and Rebecca discuss Children of the New World, Rani Patel in Full Effect, The Last Days of Jack Sparks, and more books.This show has been sponsored by ThirdLove and Penguin Random House Audio.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS or iTunes and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For a complete list of books di...2016-09-1341 min