Upcoming Episodes
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.…
Crisis and Creativity in Mayan Mythology
July 12, 2026
The Popol Vuh, written in 1702, was based on a Mayan oral tradition encompassing creation…
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…
Why Be Reasonable?
August 30, 2026
“You’re being unreasonable.” “Reasonable doubt.” The “reasonable person” standard. Talk of reasonableness is everywhere we…
