
The Philosopher & The News
Leading philosophers bring to the surface the ideas hidden behind the biggest news stories.
Podcasting since 2020 • 48 episodes
The Philosopher & The News
Latest Episodes
Trump vs Musk: a rift in the MAGA alliance - Yascha Mounk
At the end of May, Elon Musk quit his role as Special Government Employee and his leadership of the the infamous DOGE. The official departure was relatively amicable, if a little awkward, in the Oval Office with Musk sporting a black eye, in wh...
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Episode 46
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The Open Society As An Enemy - Jason Alexander McKenzie
This podcast series started in January 2021. The first episode was on the Insurrection at the Capitol, instigated by Trump on the basis of his claim that the 2020 election was stolen. This episode was recorded just shy of a week away from Trump...
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Episode 45
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Are progressives to blame for Trump’s attack on universities? - Sasha Mudd
On June 4, Donald Trump issued a 6 month ban on foreign students entering the US who seek to study at Harvard University, citing national security concerns. That ban came after a court had already blocked the decision of the Department of Homel...
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Episode 44
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