Manifesto!
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 92
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
Page updated: Nov 11, 2026 · How we check this data
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
manifesto.pod@gmail.com
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Host
Phil Klay - Writer and author whose work explores war, ethics, politics, and American society; he also teaches creative writing at Fairfield University.
Jacob Siegel - Writer, journalist, and author focused on technology, politics, democracy, and digital power.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Dan Walden - The Role Of Great Books In Left-wing Thought, Dan Walden’s Essay “the Left Case For Great Books,” And Plato’s Symposium.
Ian Marcus Corbin - Belonging In Modern Society, Nancy Fraser, Bell Hooks, And The Relationship Between Community And Political Life.
Jenn Frey - Iris Murdoch’s Moral Philosophy, The Sovereignty Of Good, And Flaubert’s Madame Bovary.
Vladislav Davidzon - Kazimir Malevich’s Manifesto Of Suprematism And The Poetry Of Serhiy Zhadan.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Episode 92: The Church and the Fiction Writer on the Ladder of Divine Ascent
September 24, 2026
Phil Klay is joined by Kathleen Kilcup, author of Between the Light and Me: A Memoir of Beauty and Violence, to discuss Flannery O'Connor's The Church and the Fiction Writer and the 12th century icon The Ladder of Divine Ascent The Manifesto: https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/1957/03/30/flannery-oconnor-church-fiction-writer-148496/ The Art: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladder_of_Divine_Ascent_(icon)#/media/File:The_Ladder_of_Divine_Ascent_Monastery_of_St_Catherine_Sinai_12th_c...
Episode 91: The Left Case for Great Books
August 27, 2026
Phil is joined by Dan Walden, formerly a professor in the honors college at the University of Tulsa, to discuss Dan's essay "The Left Case for Great Books," alongside Plato's Symposium. The Manifesto: Dan Walden "The Left Case for Great Books" https://thepointmag.com/examined-life/the-left-case-for-great-books/ The Art: Plato's Symposium https://hackettpublishing.com/symposium
Episode 90: Belonging in the Modern World
June 16, 2026
Phil and Jake are joined by the philosopher Ian Marcus Corbin, whose new book To Arrive Where We Started: Belonging in the Modern World, is out today. We discuss Nancy Fraser and bell hooks. The Manifesto: Nancy Fraser, "From Progressive Neoliberalism to Trump--and Beyond" https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2017/11/progressive-neoliberalism-trump-beyond/ The Art: bell hooks, "Habits of the Heart" https://www.amazon.com/Belonging-Culture-Place-bell-hooks/dp/041596816X Ian's new book: To A...
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Frequently asked questions
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How many listeners does Manifesto! have?
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Who is an ideal guest for Manifesto!?
Manifesto! typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Professors, philosophers, writers, literary or art critics, and public commentators with recognized expertise and a substantial body of published work. Common among recent guests: Published books; Academic appointments; Published essays or criticism. Recent guests include Dan Walden, Ian Marcus Corbin, and Jenn Frey.
How hard is it to get booked on Manifesto!?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
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