Philosopher's Zone

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03 | Unsteady State | What the Right gets wrong about Nietzsche

October 14, 2026

Friedrich Nietzsche is a difficult figure to pin down politically. He's popularly known as the favourite philosopher of the architects of the Holocaust, and of today's neo-Nazis and far-right ideologues who venerate strength, domination and the exercise of traditionally male-coded virtues. But then there's the other Nietzsche, the Nietzsche who was a fierce critic of German nationalism and antisemitism, and whose work has gone on to become central to feminism and queer theory. What can Nietzs...

02 | Unsteady State | Who owns Antarctica?

October 07, 2026

What can Antarctica teach us about statehood and sovereignty?The continent has no government, no citizens, no permanent human population. Its native inhabitants are mostly seals and penguins who, as far as we know, take little interest in politics.But according to this week's guest, Antarctica offers a remarkable political experiment, one that challenges some of our most basic assumptions about territory and political community.Since the Antarctic Treaty came into force in 1961, the usual que...

01 | Unsteady State | Politics and the good life

September 30, 2026

What if your government decided what 'the good life' looks like, then rewarded you for living it and penalised you for straying?In a growing number of countries, that's already happening.Liberal democratic theory has long held that the good life is for each citizen to define for themselves, and that the state should stay out of it. But some governments are now rejecting that idea, defining the good life for their citizens and using a mix of incentives and penalties to bring people into line.M...

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How many listeners does Philosopher's Zone have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Philosopher's Zone?

Philosopher's Zone typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: University-based philosophers and scholars, generally at lecturer, associate professor, or professor level, with specialized expertise relevant to ethics, political philosophy, social philosophy, or intellectual history. Interdisciplinary experts may fit when they can address a philosophical question with scholarly depth. Common among recent guests: Academic research and scholarly publications; University faculty appointments; Books or substantial public scholarship on relevant philosophical and social issues. Recent guests include Elena Gordon, Mark Schroeder, and Sameema Zahra.

How hard is it to get booked on Philosopher's Zone?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Philosopher's Zone cover?

Recent episodes cover Philosophy, Ethics, Metaphysics, Logic, and Political Philosophy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.