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Jack Russell Weinstein
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WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
What Things Are Worth Saving?
How do we place a value on the things we keep and pass down? Objects can be timeless and multi-generational or they can be a burden to bear. Jack Russell Weinstein and his guest, Wellesley philosophy professor Erich Hatala Matthes explore the question, why should we save for posterity?
2026-02-09
1h 16
Philosophical Currents
No One Above the Law: A Philosophical Reckoning in a Time of Crisis
A timely Philosophical Currents conversation with Jack Russell Weinstein on the rule of law, power, accountability, and democracy under strain.
2026-02-04
43 min
Main Street
No One Above the Law: A Philosophical Reckoning in a Time of Crisis
A timely Philosophical Currents conversation with Jack Russell Weinstein on the rule of law, power, accountability, and democracy under strain.
2026-02-04
49 min
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
Why Do People Deny Such Obvious Things
Jack sits down with philosopher Adrian Bardon to unpack The Truth About Denial and our strange habit of rejecting what’s right in front of us. Together, they discuss why people deny obvious facts, how self-deception takes hold, and what denial reveals about our fear, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves to get through the world.
2026-01-11
1h 14
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
Privacy Isn’t What You Think It Is
Jack sits down with scholar Lowry Pressly to discuss the provocative ideas behind his book The Right to Oblivion: Privacy and the Good Life. They explore what it means to protect our inner worlds in an age of constant exposure, why forgetting can be just as crucial as remembering, and how reclaiming privacy might be the key to living well.
2025-12-14
1h 14
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
How Is It That Ordinary People Can Commit Such Overwhelming Evil?
Jack sits down with Elizabeth Minnich, moral philosopher and author, to explore a haunting and urgent question: How is it that ordinary people can commit extraordinary evil? Together, they unpack Minnich’s idea of the evil of banality, a subtle, everyday corruption of thought and conscience that allows atrocities to unfold, and consider what it means for our moral lives today.
2025-11-10
1h 23
Philosophical Currents
Morality vs. Legality: When Right and Law Collide
Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein of UND examines the tension between what’s moral and what’s legal - how shifting boundaries challenge justice and democracy today.
2025-10-29
22 min
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
How Do We Do Philosophy In Politically Difficult Times
Jack sits down with philosophers Jason Hill and Elizabeth S. Anderson to tackle a timely and urgent question: How do we do philosophy during difficult times? From the rise of AI and shifting political landscapes to debates over censorship, diverse student bodies, and evolving educational models, this conversation explores how philosophy can and must adapt.
2025-10-12
1h 23
Philosophical Currents
Can Happiness Be Taught—or Shared—Across Cultures?
UND's Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein asks: Is happiness about less suffering, more joy, or wealth—and can Finland’s model of well-being be shared across cultures?
2025-09-26
23 min
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
What is indigenous philosophy?
Jack sits down with Brian Burkhart, Indigenous philosopher and scholar, to explore a radical and timely idea: What if Indigenous thought isn’t just tradition or spirituality, but a powerful philosophical framework—one that challenges Western systems and offers a deeply relational way of understanding nature and community in our time?
2025-09-14
1h 16
Philosophical Currents
Philosophy of NIH Cuts: Justice, Equity, and America’s Common Good
Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein examines NIH funding cuts, health equity, and what these choices reveal about justice, politics, and America’s common good.
2025-08-21
29 min
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
Is Marx Still Relevant?
Jack interviews Vanessa Wills, philosopher, professor, and author of Marx’s Ethical Vision, to explore a radical and timely idea: What if Marx wasn’t just a political economist, but a moral thinker, one whose ethical critique of capitalism speaks urgently to the injustices of our time?
2025-08-10
1h 09
Philosophical Currents
Philosophy Professor Unpacks the Purpose—and Price—of College
Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores college’s purpose, rising costs, and lasting value, arguing it remains a transformative force despite modern pressures.
2025-07-31
21 min
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
The Argument for Peace and Non-Violence
Host Jack Russell Weinstein visits with peace activist Kathy Kelly
2025-07-17
53 min
Philosophical Currents
Ethics of War: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein on Morality in Conflict
Philosopher Jack Russell Weinstein explores how to uphold dignity, responsibility, and empathy in the midst of war and violence.
2025-06-26
26 min
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
A Philosophical Look at Madness with guest Justin Garson
Jack 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?
2025-06-08
1h 18
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
Is 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.
2025-05-11
1h 10
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
Announcing a new book: "Israel, Palestine, and the Trolley Problem" by Jack Russell Weinstein
Jack announces his new book, Israel, Palestine, and the Trolley Problem.
2025-05-09
02 min
Philosophical Currents
De-Extinction
UND'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.
2025-04-30
24 min
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
Philosophy and Fashion
Jack 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.
2025-04-13
1h 10
Philosophical Currents
Who Decides When We Die? Ethics of Assisted Death
Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores autonomy, identity, and the ethics of assisted death through the story of Alzheimer's advocate Sandra Demontigny.
2025-03-28
29 min
Review Rewind
Episode 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 Fox
2025-03-11
2h 05
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
The Human Connection to Nature
In 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.
2025-03-09
1h 05
Philosophical Currents
The Value of Work
Dr. 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.
2025-02-26
24 min
Weird Kid Video
Big 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...
2025-02-26
2h 35
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
Getting Good Out of The Bad
In 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...
2025-02-09
1h 07
Philosophical Currents
AI-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.
2025-01-31
23 min
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
When Is Life Good Enough
In 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.
2025-01-12
1h 17
Philosophical Currents
Community and Family Dynamics: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein on Thanksgiving
Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores how Thanksgiving traditions shape family and community bonds, spark philosophical conversations, and influence identity in "Community and Family Dynamics.
2024-11-29
23 min
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
Touch: Our Most Vital Sense
In 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.
2024-11-10
1h 23
Philosophical Currents
Philosophy of Community and Connection
Philosophical Currents: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores the philosophy of community and connection, examining the meaning of human relationships in a digital world.
2024-11-05
24 min
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
What 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.
2024-10-14
1h 11
Science Vs
The 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...
2024-10-10
35 min
The 4th Box
Ep. 39 - Rescue the Republic - Highlights and Takeaways
This 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...
2024-10-04
1h 43
WHY? 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.
2024-09-08
1h 20
Philosophical Currents
Does 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.
2024-09-04
23 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.
2024-08-29
1h 03
WHY? 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.
2024-08-11
1h 12
Philosophical Currents
Aging
In "Philosophical Currents," Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein discusses aging, societal attitudes, social structures, technology, and ethical responsibilities towards the elderly.
2024-08-01
23 min
WHY? 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.
2024-07-14
1h 16
Philosophical Currents
Farewell 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.
2024-07-11
44 min
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
ALERT ... 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.
2024-06-10
00 min
Verbal Diorama
Shakespeare in Love
The 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...
2024-04-18
52 min
The Working Director
050: Film Finance - The Who's & How's
How 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 (Episode 50) Hosted by Director/P...
2023-10-09
48 min
ReconCinemation
Big Trouble in Little China
The 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...
2023-03-13
2h 03
Talk Art
Wayne McGregor and Random International, presented by BMW
New 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...
2021-10-15
1h 08
Brain Fever Podcast
Deep Thoughts
Send 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.
2021-01-21
1h 14
Off My Shelf
Episode 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...
2020-10-20
1h 55
Jack Newtown
Oprah Winfrey Hatred Towards Black Men
Source: 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...
2019-12-14
1h 31
Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.com
“What does it mean to keep the internet free?” An in-depth discussion with Why? on North Dakota Public Radio
A couple of weeks ago, I recorded a long, in-depth discussion on the subject of “What does it mean to keep the internet free” with Jack Russell Weinstein from Why?, the Institute for Philosophy in Public Life’s program on North Dakota Public Radio (MP3). Weinstein and I ranged pretty far and wide about what internet... more
2019-05-15
00 min
NoCiné
Hellraiser, ça pique toujours
Re-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...
2018-09-05
24 min
NoCiné
Hellraiser, ça pique toujours
Re-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...
2018-09-05
24 min
NoCiné
Hellraiser, ça pique toujours
Re-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...
2018-09-05
24 min
All the Books!
New Releases and More for September 13, 2016
This 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...
2016-09-13
41 min