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The Philosopher & The News

Alexis Papazoglou
Donald Trump
Crisis
Rhetoric
Polycrisis
The Open Society As an Enemy
US Presidential Election
Sophists
Colossal Biosciences
Ecological Crisis
Political Crisis
Populism
Iran
Regime Change
Dire Wolf
Karl Popper
Elon Musk
MAGA Coalition
Conservation
Gene Editing
Ecology

Leading philosophers bring to the surface the ideas hidden behind the biggest news stories.

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Soon after the US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites in June, following Israel’s bombings of the country, there was talk of the military operation going further: full war with Iran with the aim of regime change. 

But some, including critics of Teheran'... more

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 which Tr... more

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’s sec... more

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 Homeland Se... more

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Hossein Dabbagh
Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Northeastern University London
Northeastern University London
Episode: The Moral Paradox of Regime Change in Iran - Patrick Hassan and Hossein Dabbagh
Patrick Hassan
Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Episode: The Moral Paradox of Regime Change in Iran - Patrick Hassan and Hossein Dabbagh
Yascha Mounk
Associate Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University and founder of Persuasion.
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Trump vs Musk: a rift in the MAGA alliance - Yascha Mounk
Jason Alexander McKenzie
Professor of Philosophy at the London School of Economics; author of "The Open Society As An Enemy"
London School of Economics
Episode: The Open Society As An Enemy - Jason Alexander McKenzie
Sasha Mudd
A philosopher, writer and columnist examining moral dilemmas in social challenges.
Pontificia Universidad Católica in Chile, University of Southampton, Prospect Magazine
Episode: Are progressives to blame for Trump’s attack on universities? - Sasha Mudd
Miguel de Beistegui
Philosopher discussing the philosophy of crisis
Episode: A philosophy of crisis - Miguel de Beistegui
Jay Odenbaugh
James F. Miller Professor of Humanities at Lewis & Clark College, specializing in the philosophy of science, particularly ecology, conservation, and environmental philosophy.
Lewis & Clark College
Episode: The philosophy of de-extinction - Jay Odenbaugh
Robin Reams
Associate professor of English and the Culberston Chair at IU Bloomington, specializes in rhetorical theory and the history of ideas.
IU Bloomington
Episode: Did the power of rhetoric elect Donald Trump? - Robin Reames

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Alexis Papazoglou
Host known for leading insightful conversations that explore philosophical views on current events.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Excited this podcast is back!

    I have been following Alexis’ conversations via the live online events, but it is great that he has relaunched the podcast as it is easier for me to catch up/re-listen to episodes here rather than YouTube. Long may these excellent conversations at the intersection of philosophy and current affairs last!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhilosophyNerd1989
    United States4 months ago
  • Absolutely brilliant

    Alexis and his guest philosophers make for an absolutely brilliant podcast. I listen to it religiously. Clear thinking and conversation make urgent but complex issues of the day understandable. I urge everyone to follow this exceptional podcast. It’s the best of its kind.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Muhammad Faisal Khalil
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Philosophy at it’s best.

    An excellent, engaging philosophy podcast, certainly the best I’ve found.

    The variety of topics discussed is varied so there’s something for everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harlesden boy
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Really engaging

    I think this podcast makes an excellent case for the relevance of philosophy in contemporary public discourse.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    westpe123
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Lecture Professor Africana Studies

    The interview with Dr. Tommy J Curry on Critical Race Theory was riveting! Curry's historically substantiated truthfulness and refreshing frankness left me wanting even more after an hour of discussion. Please have him back on your show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kwadwo Duane Deterville
    United States4 years ago

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2. Patrick Hassan
3. Yascha Mounk
4. Jason Alexander McKenzie
5. Sasha Mudd
6. Miguel de Beistegui
7. Jay Odenbaugh
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