Philosophy Takes On The News

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Philosophers chat about the week’s news. Sometimes serious, sometimes funny. A host of tangents. Hosted by Simon Kirchin (University of Kent, UK) with a galaxy of stars. read less
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PTOTN - Phil and Comedy special
May 24 2023
PTOTN - Phil and Comedy special
A special Q&A panel at a Philosophy and Comedy conference!  (Univ of Kent, May 2023.  Sponsored by the good people at The Royal Institute of Philosophy.)  What are the limits of free speech when it comes to comedy?  Can comedy be a form of philosophy?  Do comedians' moral failings make their performances less funny?  Daphna Baram, Andy White, Alexis Dubus and Julian Dodd on the panel, Simon Kirchin chairing, and plenty of folk in the audience - Robin Ince, Rosie Wilby, Lucy O'Brien, Piers Benn, Graeme A. Forbes......
PTOTN - Phil and Comedy special
May 24 2023
PTOTN - Phil and Comedy special
A special Q&A panel at a Philosophy and Comedy conference!  (Univ of Kent, May 2023.  Sponsored by the good people at The Royal Institute of Philosophy.)  What are the limits of free speech when it comes to comedy?  Can comedy be a form of philosophy?  Do comedians' moral failings make their performances less funny?  Daphna Baram, Andy White, Alexis Dubus and Julian Dodd on the panel, Simon Kirchin chairing, and plenty of folk in the audience - Robin Ince, Rosie Wilby, Lucy O'Brien, Piers Benn, Graeme A. Forbes......
S3 Ep2 - 11th March 2023
Mar 11 2023
S3 Ep2 - 11th March 2023
Public Interest - WhatsApp / Religion in Politics / Hate / IWD.  Julian Baggini and Sophie-Grace Chappell chat with Simon Kirchin.
S3 Ep 1 - 25th February 2023 - Ukraine special
Feb 25 2023
S3 Ep 1 - 25th February 2023 - Ukraine special
A special episode discussing the war in Ukraine on the one year anniversary of its invasion. Angie Hobbs, Aaron Wendland and Gerald Lang chat with Simon Kirchin.  Aaron has organised a series of benefit talks supporting academics and students in Ukraine.  (Details near the top of the show.)  17th-19th March. Hosted here: https://civic.ukma.edu.ua/benefit/
S2 Ep 8 - 9th December - End of year special
Dec 9 2022
S2 Ep 8 - 9th December - End of year special
Constitutional Reforms / Crypto and Effective Altruism / End of Year round-up plus Hopes and Fears for 2023.  Fiona Macpherson, Vittorio Bufacchi and Gerald Lang chat with Simon Kirchin
S2 Ep 7 - World Cup Special
Nov 17 2022
S2 Ep 7 - World Cup Special
Should we watch the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup?  Human rights / Moral consistency / Personal feelings  / and more, including predictions.  Tom McClelland, Lucy O'Brien, Martin O'Neill and Gerald Lang chat with Simon Kirchin.
PTOTN - S2 Ep6 - US Mid-Terms Special
Nov 10 2022
PTOTN - S2 Ep6 - US Mid-Terms Special
Special episode on the 2022 US mid-term elections.  A run-through of the results plus democracy, trust, compromise, Trump, information, media and all the rest.  Julian Baggini, Fiona Macpherson and Chris Carman chat with Simon Kirchin.
S2 Ep5 - 28th October
Oct 28 2022
S2 Ep5 - 28th October
Political mandates and legitimacy / Negotiations / Art and Protest.  Josh Forstenzer and Gerald Lang chat with Simon Kirchin.
S2 Ep 4 - 13th October
Oct 13 2022
S2 Ep 4 - 13th October
The absolute state of UK politics / AI.  Fiona Macpherson and Chris Henry chat with Simon Kirchin.
S2 Ep3 - 1st October
Oct 1 2022
S2 Ep3 - 1st October
Italian elections / Chess, cheating and limits.  Vittorio Bufacchi and Michael Hauskeller join Simon Kirchin to chat about the news in a philosophically-inspired way.
S2 Ep 2 - 23rd September
Sep 23 2022
S2 Ep 2 - 23rd September
The Queen - monarchism and republicanism / Govt. business under the radar.  Julian Baggini, Graeme A. Forbes and Tom McLelland chat with Simon Kirchin.
S2 Ep 1 - 10th September
Sep 10 2022
S2 Ep 1 - 10th September
A new PM! / Climate change and reparations / Moral conscience.  Piers Benn, Kieran Oberman and Graeme A. Forbes chat with Simon Kirchin.
S1 Ep 15 - 24th June
Jun 24 2022
S1 Ep 15 - 24th June
Ukraine. Sentient chatbots? Strike! Helen Frowe, Aaron Wendland and Gerald Lang with Simon Kirchin
S1 / Ep 14 / 9th June
Jun 9 2022
S1 / Ep 14 / 9th June
Boris's vote of no confidence. Jubilee and values. Food and other policies. Julian Baggini, Fiona Macpherson, Michael Hauskeller and Simon.
S1 / Ep 13 / 26th May
May 27 2022
S1 / Ep 13 / 26th May
Gun violence. Non-binary. Trans conversion therapy. Partygate. Australian elections. Sophie-Grace Chappell, Vittorio Bufacchi, Chris Henry and Simon.
S1 / Ep 12 / 20th May
May 20 2022
S1 / Ep 12 / 20th May
Ukraine and Media. University admissions. Jordan Peterson. Helen Frowe, Aaron Wendland and Simon
S1 / Ep 11 / 12th May
May 12 2022
S1 / Ep 11 / 12th May
Keir, beer and virtue-signalling. Eurovision. Julian Baggini, Rebecca Roache, Graeme Forbes and Simon.
S1 / Ep 10 / 5th May
May 5 2022
S1 / Ep 10 / 5th May
Roe v. Wade. Elections and Voting. Living with Covid. Piers Benn, Gerald Lang, Fiona Macpherson and Simon
S1 / Ep 9 / 29th April
Apr 29 2022
S1 / Ep 9 / 29th April
Free speech (Musk&Twitter / Rayner). Climate & ultimate sacrifice. Leadership & French election. Reparations. [NOTE: warning in ep. opening about 2nd segment.] Sophie-Grace Chappell, Josh Forstenzer, Michael Hauskeller and Simon.
S1 / Ep 8 / 21st April
Apr 21 2022
S1 / Ep 8 / 21st April
Covid and Masks. House of Lords. Elon Musk and Twitter. Julian Baggini, Fiona Woollard, Chris Henry and Simon.
S1 / Ep 7/ 1st April
Mar 31 2022
S1 / Ep 7/ 1st April
Orders in War. Biden's Speech. Partygate. A Slap at the Oscars. 'Tax the Rich!' Rebecca Roache, Michael Hauskeller, Gerald Lang, Philip Goff and Simon.  A BUMPER Episode!