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Jack Russell Weinstein, host of Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life, joins Main Street to discuss the philosophical aspects of current events.... more
FAQs about Philosophical Currents:How many episodes does Philosophical Currents have?The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.
February 03, 2026No One Above the Law: A Philosophical Reckoning in a Time of CrisisA timely Philosophical Currents conversation with Jack Russell Weinstein on the rule of law, power, accountability, and democracy under strain....more44minPlay
December 30, 2025Happy or Content? Rethinking What a Good Life Really MeansA philosopher’s take on happiness vs. contentment. Why a good life may be less about feeling happy and more about meaning, perspective, and community....more25minPlay
November 25, 2025When the Music Becomes Us: A Philosophical Look at Identity, Memory & Jimmy CliffHow the music of our youth becomes part of who we are. Dr. Jack Weinstein reflects on Jimmy Cliff’s legacy and why deeply listening still matters in the digital age....more25minPlay
October 29, 2025Morality vs. Legality: When Right and Law CollideDr. Jack Russell Weinstein of UND examines the tension between what’s moral and what’s legal - how shifting boundaries challenge justice and democracy today....more23minPlay
September 26, 2025Can Happiness Be Taught—or Shared—Across Cultures?UND's Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein asks: Is happiness about less suffering, more joy, or wealth—and can Finland’s model of well-being be shared across cultures?...more24minPlay
August 20, 2025Philosophy of NIH Cuts: Justice, Equity, and America’s Common GoodDr. Jack Russell Weinstein examines NIH funding cuts, health equity, and what these choices reveal about justice, politics, and America’s common good....more30minPlay
July 31, 2025Philosophy Professor Unpacks the Purpose—and Price—of CollegeDr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores college’s purpose, rising costs, and lasting value, arguing it remains a transformative force despite modern pressures....more22minPlay
June 26, 2025Ethics of War: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein on Morality in ConflictPhilosopher Jack Russell Weinstein explores how to uphold dignity, responsibility, and empathy in the midst of war and violence....more27minPlay
May 29, 2025What Makes Life Meaningful?Dr. Jack Weinstein joins Philosophical Currents to explore how philosophy helps us find purpose, fulfillment, and ethical guidance in the search for meaning....more25minPlay
April 30, 2025De-ExtinctionUND's Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein, Professor of Philosophy, explores the ethics of de-extinction and whether reviving lost species is wise—or just scientific mimicry....more25minPlay
FAQs about Philosophical Currents:How many episodes does Philosophical Currents have?The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.