Upcoming Episodes
Merleau-Ponty and Perception
June 7, 2026
For French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty, everything we perceive takes the form of a shape. You…
What Is Gender?
June 14, 2026
Gender is a controversial topic these days, but people can’t seem to agree about what…
Jean-Paul Sartre
June 21, 2026
Jean-Paul Sartre was one of the first global public intellectuals, famous for his popular existentialist…
Summer Reading List 2026
June 28, 2026
The Philosophers talk to the authors of recent and forthcoming books that speak to our…
Emma Goldman
July 5, 2026
Activist and anarchist philosopher Emma Goldman fought for human liberation in every realm of life.…
How Do We Learn?
July 19, 2026
We’re all learning about the world all the time—not just as small children but all…
The 2026 Dionysus Awards
July 26, 2026
Now that the dust has settled from the Oscars, it’s time to think about what…
James Baldwin and Social Justice
August 2, 2026
Sometimes, we struggle to tell the truth—especially when it’s the truth about ourselves. Why did…
What Is Game Theory?
August 9, 2026
Game theory is a set of mathematical techniques for thinking about how people should choose…
Simone Weil
August 16, 2026
French philosopher and mystic Simone Weil was also an activist whose goal was to elevate…
The Philosophical Worlds of Borges
August 23, 2026
Argentinian writer Jorge Luís Borges wrote some of the world’s most brilliant, mind-bending, and philosophical…
