
A podcast where the real philosophy happens.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 269 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationPhilosophySociety & Culture | |||

We've talked about the attention economy more than once on this podcast, and the diagnosis hasn't changed: nearly everything around us is built to capture our attention and then sell it. What we haven't asked is what all that scrambling is supposed t... more
Over the past several decades, Anglophone philosophy has been trying to remember that it wasn't born in Athens. Syllabi now include Confucius and the Buddha, journals run special issues on Africana and Indigenous thought, and "global philosophy" has ... more
Con men: From the sophists of ancient greece to the current grifter in chief, philosophy has been at odds with them for millennia, and given their success, it seems like it’s been a losing battle. Some of their success is because, as one famous grif... more
You are wearing an outfit right now. Maybe you chose it deliberately this morning, or maybe you grabbed it off the floor, but either way it is currently saying things about your class, your gender, your politics, your relationship to the very idea of... more
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... to good people with intelligent thoughts on serious topics.
Not a podcast junkie but when I tune in, HBS is always my first stop. Leigh has nailed this medium, curating the best cohost (and guest) combos. It takes a lot of willpower not to pull up to the bar with these wise philosophers.
I turned in bc I’m a fan of Stephen Asma. I enjoyed the episode, though my knowledge of philosophy is limited. I will definitely listen again, due to the casual, affable nature of the dialogue. Enlightening and fun!
If you want to be entertained and laugh like crazy together with the hosts of this brilliant and truly educational podcast, give it a try.
Liberal professors - say no more. Little traction, no reviews. Time to hang is up and gallop into the sunset.
Charter schools FTW
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A bar-side philosophy talk that stitches rigorous ideas to everyday life, featuring three regulars and occasional guests who unpack big questions with humor and accessible reasoning. Recent episodes cover failure, race, autonomy at the end of life, rules, Deleuze, gender politics, sports, and AI ethics, all through lively debate, personal stories, and practical takeaways. The format tends to blend continental and analytic insights, making dense theories approachable while highlighting real-world implications for culture, policy, and technology. A standout aspect is the mix of guest experts, playful banter, and a willingness to tackle timely, controversial topics without losing nuance or wit.
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Recent guests on Hotel Bar Sessions include:
1. Landon Frim
2. Jon Ivan Gill
3. Nathan Widder
4. Perry Zurn
5. Jeff Bernstein
6. Justin Smith-Ruiu
7. Simon Critchley
8. Dr. Kiran Bhardwaj
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