The Public Square Post Covid
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Sociology Professor Dr. Jack Fong to discuss his book Reconfiguring Global Societies in the Pre Vaccination Phase of the Covid-19 Pandemic. How did the cha...
18 Okt 202451min
Encore: The Climate is Above Politics
Our hearts and minds are with the people who've been devasted by the hurricanes in Florida, NC, and surrounding areas. GIID is donating for disaster relief. Thank you to our patrons who've made this...
11 Okt 202450min
Why Post-Punk Is the Most Philosophical Music Ever Made: Two Philosophy Professors Explain
Is nihilism compatible with love? Does being "cool" require authenticity, or is trying to be cool already a losing battle? How much should we care about the moral failings of artists whose music we ca...
2 Okt 202443min
Critical Thinking Details: Beware of Con Women
Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back author/podcaster Tori Telfer to discuss her book Confident Women. What does it mean to be a Con Artist? How can we learn about sorting through relevant information, fa...
16 Sep 202450min
Business Details: The Story Behind Success
Gwendolyn Dolske interviews four women about the origin stories of their success in business. We discuss creativity, beliefs about what is possible, and how to handle the ups and downs of business. G...
5 Sep 202451min
Life Lessons from "The Dude": Philosophy in The Big Lebowski
The Dude abides. But is abiding a virtue — and is the Dude actually a moral philosopher in disguise? It turns out that one of the greatest cult films in cinema history is also one of the richest case...
17 Aug 202447min
What Do We Learn From Reality TV?
You watch reality TV. So does a sociology professor from Lehigh University — and she's here to tell you it's not a guilty pleasure. It's a mirror. Reality TV composes nearly half of current U.S. show...
6 Aug 202443min
How to be Philosophical About Romance
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome author of Romantic Agency, Philosophy Professor Luke Brunning (University of Leeds). What does it mean to understand romance with a philosophical lens? How is ...
23 Juli 202455min
