WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life

Jack Russell Weinstein

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Booking Overview

This monthly philosophy podcast applies big ideas to everyday life, using academic and disciplinary perspectives that are accessible to a general audience. For PR teams, it’s a strong fit for thought leadership—especially when pitching scholars who can connect philosophy to real-world issues (e.g., health, mind, responsibility) without overspecializing.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 39.0k subscribers

Instagram: 3.0k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Jack Russell Weinstein - Host Jack Russell Weinstein is a professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at the University of North Dakota, and he is the director of The Institute for Philosophy in Public Life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
University-affiliated scholars (especially in philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, or related fields) who can translate their expertise into questions about everyday life and public significance.
Required Achievements:  
Published academic work in philosophy/psychology/neuroscience, Recognition for interdisciplinary thinking connecting human experience with scholarly frameworks, Public-facing scholarship that can be discussed in accessible terms

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Recent Topics

Philosophy, Ethics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Religion

Episodes

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

A Philosophical Look at Addiction

June 14, 2026

Jack Russell Weinstein sits down with philosopher and neurobiologist Owen Flanagan to examine addiction through the lenses of philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience. Owen discusses responsibility, recovery, social influences, and the challenges of confronting addiction.

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.

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