Rephonic
Artwork for Virtual Sentiments
Democracy
Mary Shelley
The Last Man
Black Lives Matter
Deliberative Polling
Civil Society

In Virtual Sentiments, Kristen Collins interviews scholars and practitioners grappling with the most pressing problems in political economy today with an eye to the past.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes28Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
PhilosophySociety & CultureNon-ProfitBusiness

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Virtual Sentiments

Latest Episodes

On this episode of Virtual Sentiments, Kristen Collins speaks with political theorist Samuel Bagg about his recent book The Dispersion of Power: A Critical Realist Theory of Democracy (Oxford University Press, 2024). Instead of understanding democrac... more

YouTube

On this episode of Virtual Sentiments, Kristen Collins speaks with Maria Pia Paganelli about Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations on the occasion of its 250th anniversary. Their conversation situates Smith as a sharp moral and political critic of monopoly ... more

YouTube

On this episode of Virtual Sentiments, host Kristen Collins speaks with Amit Ron and Abraham Singer, co-authors of Everyone’s Business:What Companies Owe Society (The University of Chicago Press, 2024). Together, Ron and Singer argue that businesses ... more

YouTube

**Content Warning** This episode includes discussions of sexual assault and attempted murder, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please listen with care.

On this episode of Virtual Sentiments, host Kristen Collins speaks with Susan Brison,... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Hayek Program Podcast
Hayek Program PodcastMercatus Center at George Mason University
Conversations with Tyler
Conversations with TylerMercatus Center at George Mason University
EconTalk
EconTalkRuss Roberts
The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie
The Reason Interview With Nick GillespieThe Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie
The Reason Roundtable
The Reason RoundtableThe Reason Roundtable

Recent Guests

Maria Pia Paganelli
Professor of economics specializing in 18th‑century economic thought, Smith expert
Trinity University
Episode: Maria Pia Paganelli on 250 Years of Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations
Amit Ron
Associate professor; history of political economy and democratic theory; co-author of Everyone's Business
Arizona State University
Episode: Amit Ron and Abraham Singer on What Companies Owe Democracy
Abraham Singer
Associate professor of management; business ethics and political theory; co-author of Everyone's Business
Loyola University Chicago
Episode: Amit Ron and Abraham Singer on What Companies Owe Democracy
Susan J. Brison
Professor of Philosophy at Dartmouth College; Susan and James Wright Professor of Competition and Just Communities
Dartmouth College
Episode: Susan Brison on the Aftermath of Sexual Violence and the Remaking of the Self
Deva Woodly
Professor of Political Science, Brown University
Brown University
Episode: Deva Woodly on Civil Society and the Politics of Care
Alice Siu
Associate Director at Stanford's Deliberative Democracy Lab; Senior Research Fellow at the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law
Stanford University
Episode: Alice Siu on Deliberative Polling and the Future of Democratic Dialogue
Hannah Gais
Journalist and researcher focused on the radical right at the Southern Poverty Law Center
Southern Poverty Law Center
Episode: Hannah Gais on the Far-Right Rallies and Social Media Presence
Eileen Hunt
Professor of Political Science at University of Notre Dame; author
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Eileen Hunt on Mary Shelley's "The Last Man"

Host

Kristen Collins
Host of Virtual Sentiments

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • In depth

    Excellent podcast. Always solid in-depth discussions of stimulating topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Enough Trump.
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality guests and thoughtful scrutiny of tough topics.
Consistently solid, well-researched conversations that connect history to today.
In-depth, stimulating discussions that reward careful listening.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Deva Woodly on Civil Society and the Politics of Care
Q: What role does civil society play in countering polarization and building democratic resilience?
Robust civil society spaces provide cross-class trust, facilitate deliberation, and teach people how to work across differences before polarization hardens, which ultimately strengthens democratic governance.
Deva Woodly on Civil Society and the Politics of Care
Q: How does the semi-federated structure of the movement enable plural, local-to-global organizing?
It preserves local autonomy while allowing coordination across campaigns through tables and federations, enabling diverse groups to collaborate without sacrificing grassroots strength.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Sentiments

What is Virtual Sentiments about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show engages deeply with political economy, democracy, ethics, and social movement theory through historical and contemporary lenses. Conversations span Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations and the Scottish Enlightenment; corporate responsibility and democracy; the ethics of trauma, gender, and relational autonomy; civil society, care, and abolitionist practice; deliberative democracy and the future of public discourse; and the radical-right's online ecosystems. A notable thread is the rigorous linkage between theory and practice—how ideas about markets, justice, democracy, and social change translate into institutions, policy, and grassroots organizing. The program stands out for its scholar-practitioner mix and its w... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Virtual Sentiments?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Virtual Sentiments. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Virtual Sentiments and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Virtual Sentiments get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Virtual Sentiments, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Virtual Sentiments?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Virtual Sentiments, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Virtual Sentiments have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Virtual Sentiments has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Virtual Sentiments?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Virtual Sentiments:

1. Hayek Program Podcast
2. Conversations with Tyler
3. EconTalk
4. The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie
5. The Reason Roundtable

How many episodes of Virtual Sentiments are there?

Virtual Sentiments launched 3 years ago and published 28 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Virtual Sentiments?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Virtual Sentiments?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Virtual Sentiments from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Virtual Sentiments?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Virtual Sentiments. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Virtual Sentiments?

Recent guests on Virtual Sentiments include:

1. Maria Pia Paganelli
2. Amit Ron
3. Abraham Singer
4. Susan J. Brison
5. Deva Woodly
6. Alice Siu
7. Hannah Gais
8. Eileen Hunt

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days