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Philosophical Currents

Jack Russell Weinstein

Booking Overview

This is a solo-expert philosophy segment applying philosophical questions to current events and everyday life; external interviews appear exceptional rather than routine. Philosophers, ethicists, or scholars with relevant expertise could suit occasional topical programming, but the available episodes do not establish a recurring guest slot or a dependable booking path.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 37.4k subscribers

Instagram: 3.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@prairiepublic.org

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Host

Jack Russell Weinstein - Philosopher and University of North Dakota professor who hosts Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life.

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Recent Guest Discussions

Kim Donehower - The 200th Episode Of Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life And The Show's Impact

Recent Topics

Philosophy, Applied Philosophy, Ethics, Education, Political Philosophy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Philosophical Currents
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Moral Responsibility. The Clancy Trial.

October 07, 2026

UND's Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein examines the Lindsey Clancy trial and how mental illness may affect moral responsibility, intent, free will and criminal accountability.

Beyond the Diploma: What Does It Mean to Be Educated?

August 31, 2026

As students begin a new school year, Philosophical Currents examines a deceptively simple question: What does it mean to be educated?

WHY? Celebrates 200 Episodes

August 04, 2026

The 200th episode of “Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life” premieres this Sunday. Ahead of the milestone, Erik Deatherage sits down with host Jack Russell Weinstein and his wife, Kim Donehower, a professor in the University of North Dakota’s Department of English. Friends and colleagues also join the celebration as we turn the tables on Jack and ask him questions, and give those he has impacted a chance to tell him “Why?” it all matters.

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The publicly listed email for Philosophical Currents: info@prairiepublic.org.

How many listeners does Philosophical Currents have?

Podseeker estimates Philosophical Currents reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

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

What topics does Philosophical Currents cover?

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

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