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Originally Recorded June 30th, 2026

About Dr. Kathleen Stock: kathleenstock.substack.com/

Check out Dr. Stock’s new book, Do Not Go Gentle: The Case Against Assisted Death: www.hardmanswainson.com/books/do-not-go-gentle-the-case-aga... more

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Originally Recorded June 5th, 2026

Check out Dr. Eamon’s Campaign for Mayor in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada:

www.mike-for-mayor.ca/

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Originally Recorded May 26th, 2026

About Rex Eloquens: medium.com/@rexeloquens115

independent.academia.edu/RexEloquens

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Originally Recorded May 26th, 2026

About Ruth Wisse: complit.fas.harvard.edu/people/ruth-wisse/

Check out Professor Wisse’s book, If I Am Not for Myself: The Liberal Betrayal of the Jews: www.simonandschuster.com/books/If-I-Am-Not-f... more

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Recent Guests

Kathleen Stock
Philosopher, author of Do Not Go Gentle, The Case Against Assisted Death
Episode: Episode 627 - Discussing the Case Against Assisted Death with Kathleen Stock (Philosopher, Author - Do Not Go Gentle)
Michael Eamon
Candidate for Mayor of Peterborough, Ontario; former professor and administrator at Trent University
Peterborough political candidacy / academic background
Episode: Episode 626 - Second Interview with Michael Eamon (Candidate for Mayor - Peterborough, ON, Canada)
Rex Eloquens
Philosopher and thinker discussed in the episode
Episode: Episode 625 - Discussing Richard Rorty with Rex Eloquens (Philosopher, Poet)
Ruth Wisse
Professor of Yiddish and Comparative Literature Emerita, Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Episode 624 - Interview with Ruth Wisse (Professor of Yiddish & Comparative Literature Emerita - Harvard University)
Lenka Kripak
Australian musician and songwriter
Musician, Decoder Ring (early career involvement)
Episode: Episode 623 - Interview with Lenka (Musician)
Andrew Mioni
Author discussing Ignorance of Things Divine and Catholic traditionalism
Chad Recovery
Episode: Episode 622 - Second Interview with Andrew Mioni (Author - Ignorance of Things Divine)
Danielle Crittenden
Journalist and author of Dispatches from Grief, A Mother's Journey Through the Unthinkable
Journalist and Author
Episode: Episode 621 - Discussing Grief with Danielle Crittenden (Journalist, Author - Dispatches from Grief)
Bart Ehrman
New Testament Scholar
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (retired)
Episode: Episode 620 - Interview with Bart Ehrman (New Testament Scholar, Author - Love Thy Stranger)
Leah Abramson
Musician, frontwoman of The Abramson Singers
The Abramson Singers
Episode: Episode 619 - Interview with Leah Abramson (Musician - The Abramson Singers)

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Chuong Nguyen
Host of Unlicensed Philosophy with Chuong Nguyen

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Some great topics and guests

    But if you’re going to do a podcast then be serious about your sound quality. The sound is so poor that it becomes frustrating to continue listening. I keep returning hoping to find the listening more agreeable but not so.

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    Happy in bed
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good listen

    A great range of guests! Easy listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rachelM077
    Australia3 years ago

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Episode 627 - Discussing the Case Against Assisted Death with Kathleen Stock (Philosopher, Author - Do Not Go Gentle)
Q: How do you articulate your personal ethical views regarding assisted death?
She emphasizes contextual judgment over universal rules, noting that extreme cases may justify help, but that state policies with broad rules often produce injustices by denying nuanced, patient-specific considerations.
Episode 627 - Discussing the Case Against Assisted Death with Kathleen Stock (Philosopher, Author - Do Not Go Gentle)
Q: Tell us about the title of the book, which is an excerpt from a Dylan Thomas poem. Why do you choose that?
She chose it for its dramatic impact and then subverted the poem's plea to avoid death, using it to critique how societies commercialize and normalize a gentle release through policy rather than resisting it.
Episode 627 - Discussing the Case Against Assisted Death with Kathleen Stock (Philosopher, Author - Do Not Go Gentle)
Q: First, why do you believe that this book should be written?
Stock explains the focus on systemic ethics rather than individual acts, arguing that state-backed policies shape society in profound ways and require scrutiny of broader consequences beyond personal moral intuition.
Episode 626 - Second Interview with Michael Eamon (Candidate for Mayor - Peterborough, ON, Canada)
Q: What changes do you want to bring to Peterborough to support students and youth involvement in politics?
Advocacy at higher levels to improve election accessibility and targeted outreach during orientation weeks, plus creating opportunities for youth voices in decision-making processes and ensuring campaign structures are affordable and inclusive for young candidates.
Episode 626 - Second Interview with Michael Eamon (Candidate for Mayor - Peterborough, ON, Canada)
Q: What will the campaign road look like and how will you engage voters before the election?
The campaign combines soft campaigning, pop-up events, and deep policy study. He plans to meet voters in various venues, read governance documents, and participate in debates to demonstrate a grounded, evidence-based approach.

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