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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.
April 24, 2023"Responsible News Reporting"Jack Russell Weinstein joins us for a Philosophical Currents episode, where we discuss current issues of interest. Today’s theme deals with the importance of responsible news reporting....more24minPlay
March 28, 2023What is "Woke"?While there's recently been a lot of talk about being "woke," the word has actually been around for a long time. We discuss the concept in this month’s Philosophical Currents conversation with philosophy professor Jack Russell Weinstein....more25minPlay
February 27, 2023What is the Metaverse?Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein visits with Main Street's Craig Blumenshine about the Metaverse — a virtual world facilitated by the use of virtual reality headsets....more44minPlay
January 25, 2023Academic FreedomFor this month’s topic, Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein talks with Main Street's Ashley Thornberg to explore academic freedom and the role of tenure....more46minPlay
December 28, 2022Anti-Semitic rhetoric and violence on the riseAnti-Semitic attacks are on the rise. Ashley Thornberg visits with Philosopher Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein....more24minPlay
November 28, 2022Affirmative Action and Higher EducationMonday, November 28, 2022 - Philosopher Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein joins Ashley Thornberg for this month’s philosophical currents as he discusses affirmative action. This in light of the case before the United States Supreme Court concerning affirmative action and the higher education admission process....more45minPlay
October 31, 2022The Philosophy of HalloweenJack Russell Weinstein is here for our monthly episode of Philosophical Currents, an opportunity to take a philosophical dive into a current topic. Today he reflects on Halloween, specifically the curious behavior as people adopt alternative personas behind the masks. He visits with Ashley Thornberg....more34minPlay
September 28, 2022Political PawnsOur monthly “Philosophical Currents” conversation touches upon timely topics as we visit with UND professor of philosophy Jack Weinstein. Today he visits with Main Street's Ashley Thornberg about the Venezuelan migrant crisis and a recent death of a teenager in North Dakota. How are those two events tied? Is it ever okay for politicians to gain from someone else's personal tragedy....more32minPlay
August 29, 2022Equal Justice Under the LawIn a conversation during the Main Street show, UND professor Jack Russell Weinstein tackles a rich topic: equal protection under the law....more45minPlay
July 25, 2022"What Are Human Rights?"UND philosophy professor Jack Russell Weinstein visits with Ashley Thornberg in a conversation first airing on Prairie Public's Main Street show....more45minPlay
FAQs about Philosophical Currents:How many episodes does Philosophical Currents have?The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.