WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life

Jack Russell Weinstein
info@prairiepublic.org (+5 verified host & producer emails)

Booking Overview

A monthly, philosophy-in-practice show that uses everyday questions to explore big ideas—ethics, identity, culture, and the meaning behind common activities. It’s a strong fit for PR outreach targeting academics and public intellectuals who can translate philosophy into topics people actually experience.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 39.0k subscribers

Instagram: 3.0k followers

30s Ad: 23 - 26, 60s Ad: 27 - 30

Contact Form

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Host

Jack Russell Weinstein - Host: Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at the University of North Dakota, and director of The Institute for Philosophy in Public Life. Focuses on connecting philosophical thin...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Academic researchers and/or established scholars who can connect philosophical frameworks to real-world domains (psychology, education, ethics, culture), ideally with public-facing or policy-adjacent work.
Required Achievements:  
Published research in relevant fields (philosophy, psychology, education, ethics), Authorship of books or major publications, Recognized expertise within academic or public-intellectual circles, Work that translates complex ideas for general audiences

Recent Guest Discussions

Susan Sugarman - Freud’s Enduring Relevance And Legacy In Psychology

Jennifer Morton - Ethical Dilemmas And Personal Costs Related To Higher Education, Social Mobility, And First-generation/low-income Student Experiences

Recent Topics

Ethics, Identity, Education, Psychology, Culture, Morality, Society, Humanity, Philosophy, Public Life

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
:

What is Agriculture For?

May 10, 2026

In this episode of WHY: Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life, host Jack Russell Weinstein explores one of humanity’s oldest and most consequential questions: What is agriculture for?

Is Freud Still Relevant?

April 12, 2026

In this episode of Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life, host Jack Russell Weinstein and guest Susan Sugarman explore the enduring legacy of Sigmund Freud, one of the most recognizable and controversial figures in psychology.

The Cost of Moving Up

March 19, 2026

Drawing from Jennifer Morton’s work on the ethical dilemmas faced by first-generation and low-income students, this episode examines the personal costs of pursuing higher education—fractured family ties, difficult tradeoffs, and the quiet loss of identity that can accompany social mobility. Together, they reflect on why we sometimes deny uncomfortable realities and what those choices reveal about who we are and who we hope to become.

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