The UnMute Podcast

Myisha Cherry

Respect

Artificial Intelligence

Extremism

Traumatic Violence

Empathy

Loneliness

Stephen Darwall

Incels

Epistemic Autonomy

Deradicalization

Patriarchy

Aesthetics

Coloniality Of Knowledge and Power

Memory

Martin Luther King Jr.

Barry Goldwater

Social Change

Structural Change

Second Person Standpoint

Gender

A Podcast where philosophy and real-world issues collide

145 ratings

Publishes	Daily	Episodes	82	Founded	12 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	PhilosophySociety & Culture

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Episode 79: Stephen Darwall on Matters of the Heart

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Stephen Darwall (Yale University) about the role of respect and love in our moral lives, the power of love as demonstrated by figures like James Baldwin, the necessity of emotional healing in the face of injustice... more

20 Jul 2026 • 47 min • Most popular

Episode 78: Olivia Bailey on Empathy and Extremism

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Olivia Bailey (University of California, Berkeley) about extremism, incels, the role of empathy in understanding and addressing extremist beliefs, and more.

20 Jul 2026 • 45 min

Episode 77: Robin Dembroff on Patriarchy and Masculinity

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Robin Dembroff (Yale University) about myths surrounding gender identities, the implications of patriarchy on both women and men, the fragility of masculine identity, and more.

20 Jul 2026 • 40 min

Episode 76: Joel Krueger on AI and Loneliness

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Joel Krueger (University of Exeter) about AI, loneliness, grief tech, AI companionship, and more.

20 Jul 2026 • 53 min

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Recent Guests

Stephen Darwall

Professor of philosophy at Yale University, author of The Heart and Its Attitudes

Yale University

Episode: Episode 79: Stephen Darwall on Matters of the Heart

Olivia Bailey

Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley

Episode: Episode 78: Olivia Bailey on Empathy and Extremism

Robin Dembroff

Associate Professor of Philosophy at Yale University

Yale University

Episode: Episode 77: Robin Dembroff on Patriarchy and Masculinity

Joel Krueger

Philosopher at the University of Exeter; researcher in emotions, embodied cognition, and human AI interactions

University of Exeter

Episode: Episode 76: Joel Krueger on AI and Loneliness

Maria Acosta Lopez

Professor of Hispanic Studies at UC Riverside; researcher in memory and trauma in the Americas

University of California, Riverside

Episode: Episode 75: Maria Acosta Lopez on Trauma, Memory, and Listening

Nicholas Buccola

Dr. Jews Whitehill Professor of Humanism and Ethics, Claremont McKenna College

Claremont McKenna College

Episode: Episode 74: Nicholas Buccola on Freedom, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Barry Goldwater

Remy Debes

Professor of Philosophy, University of Memphis

University of Memphis

Episode: Episode 73: Remy Debes on Respect

Michael Brownstein

Philosopher and co-author of Somebody Should Do Something

Episode: Episode 72: Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva, and Daniel Kelly on Social Change

Alex Madva

Philosopher and co-author of Somebody Should Do Something

Episode: Episode 72: Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva, and Daniel Kelly on Social Change

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Myisha Cherry

Host of The UnMute Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings

Brilliant
This podcast is fantastic. As a philosophy newbie and a woman, it is lovely to be able to hear from diverse voices in the field and Myisha does an amazing job as the host. I’m happy there are so many episodes but also hope there are more to come!
Apple Podcasts
5
stellaamm
Australia3 years ago
A great mix of intellectual weight and delight
I’m a mechanical engineering professor and this podcast makes me wish I studied philosophy, each episode is rich in its own way. I’m amazed at how much intellectualism is dropped in such short conversations! Dr. Cherry has a skill for asking thought-provoking questions that avoid redundancy and really draw upon the expertise of the guests. The ease of conversation and social relevance of the topics makes philosophy less intimidating and much more intriguing. I’m so thankful a friend sent me an e... more
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5
jhollyjr
United States4 years ago
Great guests! Great dialogues!
This podcast is a beautiful example of the power of dialogue. I’ve enjoyed every podcast I have heard! I will keep listening.
Apple Podcasts
5
Krisna!
United States5 years ago
A MUST LISTEN!!
This podcast is a must listen; not only for those who are interested in philosophy. This is a must listen for those interested in society!
She tackles the hard topics that society is facing today.
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5
Chesstiger139
United States6 years ago
Brilliant
This my favourite philosophy podcast. The guests are amazing and each episode digs into great topics in a powerful and transformative way. Really recommend it!
Apple Podcasts
5
roisinem19
Ireland6 years ago

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Apple Podcasts	#248	Italy/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#89	South Africa/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#168	Philippines/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#172	Singapore/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#232	Saudi Arabia/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#239	South Korea/Society & Culture/Philosophy

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Episode 74: Nicholas Buccola on Freedom, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Barry Goldwater

Q: What is the most compelling argument of the conservative view, and how does King respond to it?

The conservative view centers on limiting government and preserving individual liberty; King counterposes this with a vision of liberty that includes economic dignity and collective empowerment, arguing that law and government are necessary to protect citizens from oppression and to enable true freedom.

Episode 74: Nicholas Buccola on Freedom, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Barry Goldwater

Q: Who was Martin Luther King, Jr. and who was Barry Goldwater?

King is portrayed as a deep thinker whose theology informs his leadership in civil rights, while Goldwater is shown as a principled, albeit controversial, conservative figure driven by a skepticism of big government and a belief in individual responsibility.

Episode 77: Robin Dembroff on Patriarchy and Masculinity

Q: How would you define gender beyond traditional readings, and why is this distinction important for understanding patriarchy?

Gender should be seen as a relational, historical process—gendering—that shapes how bodies are interpreted and organized in social life, not a fixed attribute; this helps reveal how patriarchy sustains itself through cultural narratives.

Episode 77: Robin Dembroff on Patriarchy and Masculinity

Q: What first drew you to philosophy and how does it relate to your work on gender and patriarchy?

Philosophy was a toolbox for escaping psychological confinement and a way to understand and critique the social structures that naturalize cruelty and inequality, which is foundational to her work on gender and patriarchy.

Episode 76: Joel Krueger on AI and Loneliness

Q: What is loneliness philosophically, and why has it been overlooked by philosophers?

Loneliness is a felt absence of social goods, a painful experience that varies by individual and group, explaining its philosophical neglect and the need to understand it in relation to access and accessibility of social resources.

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