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A group of trained philosophers explore the philosophical dimensions of contemporary politics, and make the case for progressive politics.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Philosophical analysis of contemporary politics • Success culture • AI and art • Supreme Court rulings • Abortion ethics • Moral relativism • Machine learning ethics • Political polarization • Protest ethics • Privacy rightsThe Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast delves into the intricate philosophical dimensions of contemporary politics through thoughtful discussions led by trained philosophers. This podcast aims to merge political analysis with philosophical inquiry, often foregrounding a progressive stance on various issues. The episodes cover a wide array of topics, reflecting pressing concerns in modern society and politics, analyzed through a philosophical lens.
Recurring themes include the critique and exploration of "success culture," questioning whether the pursuit of success fosters a meaningful or happy life, or if it undermines broader societal goals. The podcast also addresses contentious political developments, such as the overturning of Roe v. Wade and various anti-abortion laws, probing the ethical and legal implications of such decisions. Multiple episodes are dedicated to exploring the ethical dimensions of emergent technologies, particularly the ethical challenges posed by machine learning and artificial intelligence, including their potential to replace human artistry and their broader societal impacts.
Ethical and philosophical discussions extend to topics such as the morality of doping in sports, the intrinsic value of ecosystems, and the nature of moral relativism. Philosophical scrutiny is also applied to political phenomena and historical events, with episodes examining the psychological aspects of political ideologies, the impact of wealth and power on human behavior, and the societal role of empathy in politics.
Furthermore, the podcast takes a critical look at current social and cultural issues, from the ethics of Christmas to the philosophical validity of privacy in the digital age. Discussions often dissect the philosophical underpinnings of notable books and theories, providing an in-depth understanding of complex arguments. Through its diverse range of episodes, The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast consistently engages with significant and multifaceted topics, encouraging a deeper reflection on the intersection of philosophy, politics, and society.
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94 - Success or Meaning? 2023-Feb-03 65 minutes |
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93 - Against Success Culture Pt. 1: What is Success and Is It Good to be Successful? 2023-Jan-06 69 minutes |
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92 - Is AI Replacing Artists? 2022-Sep-30 97 minutes |
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91 - The Supreme Court Overturns Roe vs Wade (pt.2) 2022-Aug-05 72 minutes |
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90 - The Supreme Court Overturns Roe vs Wade (pt.1) 2022-Jul-22 90 minutes |
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89 - Uh Oh, Have the Chat Bots Gone Sentient?? 2022-Jul-01 99 minutes |
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88 - Should We Get Rid of Applications? Pt. 2 2022-Jun-17 94 minutes |
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87 - Should We Get Rid of Applications? Pt. 1 2022-Jun-03 75 minutes |
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86 - Machine Learning and Ethics: The Toronto Declaration Pt. 2 2022-May-13 73 minutes |
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85 - Machine Learning and Ethics: The Toronto Declaration Pt. 1 2022-May-02 73 minutes |
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84 - Is Doping Wrong? 2022-Mar-28 100 minutes |
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83 - Are We Living In A Failed Simulation? 2022-Mar-04 79 minutes |
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82 - Pope Says It's Selfish to Have Pets Instead of Kids 2022-Jan-14 86 minutes |
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81 - Do Ecosystems Have Intrinsic Value? Pt. 2 2021-Dec-10 74 minutes |
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80 - Do Ecosystems Have Intrinsic Value? Pt. 1 2021-Nov-26 82 minutes |
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79 - Can You Be Anti-Abortion Without Being A Socialist Vegan? (Part 2) 2021-Oct-22 74 minutes |
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78 - Can You Be Anti-Abortion Without Being A Socialist Vegan? (Part 1) 2021-Oct-08 74 minutes |
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77 - Texas' Anti-Abortion Law 2021-Sep-20 56 minutes |
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76 - The Conservative Mind and the Liberal Mind pt. 2 2021-Sep-03 85 minutes |
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75 - The Conservative Mind and the Liberal Mind 2021-Aug-27 50 minutes |
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74 - Michael Sandel's The Tyranny of Merit pt. 2 2021-Jul-30 101 minutes |
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73 - Michael Sandel's The Tyranny of Merit pt. 1 2021-Jul-16 76 minutes |
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72 - Is Morality Just Like Your Opinion, Man? Pt 2: Metaethics or Why Morality is Kind of Weird Though... 2021-Jun-18 76 minutes |
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71 - Is Morality Just Like Your Opinion, Man? Pt 1: On Cultural Relativism 2021-Jun-04 70 minutes |
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70 - The Psychology of Power and Wealth 2021-May-21 89 minutes |
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69 - Why Is Twitter So Awful? 2021-Apr-16 65 minutes |
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68 - UFO Reports & David Hume On Miracles 2021-Apr-02 51 minutes |
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67 - On Irrationality and Detachment From Reality 2021-Jan-29 62 minutes |
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66 - McCarthyism and Trumpism: Lessons In Political Hysteria 2021-Jan-08 120 minutes |
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65 - The First Red Scare: Anti-Left Hysteria & How Progressives Became Known As Communists 2020-Dec-28 81 minutes |
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64 - The Demise of American Political Culture? Pt. 2:Epistemic Estrangement & Derangement 2020-Dec-04 77 minutes |
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63 - The Demise of American Political Culture? Pt. 1: Polarization Hell, Trumpism 2020-Nov-27 73 minutes |
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62 - The Supreme Court On Mail-in Ballot Deadlines in the 2020 Presidential Election 2020-Nov-06 88 minutes |
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61 - 2020 Presidential Debate Nightmare: Catharsis 2020-Oct-01 63 minutes |
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60 - Hannah Arendt On Eichmann and the Banality of Evil 2020-Sep-11 74 minutes |
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59 - Mike Pompeo's Commission on Unalienable Rights 2020-Aug-21 76 minutes |
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58 - Bostock vs. Clayton County: The Supreme Court On Sexual Orientation/Identity and Workplace Discrimination (pt. 2) 2020-Jul-17 43 minutes |
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57 - Bostock vs. Clayton County: The Supreme Court On Sexual Orientation/Identity and Workplace Discrimination (pt. 1) 2020-Jul-10 55 minutes |
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56 - The Ethics of Protest Pt 2: The Justification of Violent Protest 2020-Jun-20 82 minutes |
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55 - The Ethics of Protest Pt 1: Protest and the Public Perception of Protest 2020-Jun-12 55 minutes |
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54 - Arthur Lieber on Political Introverts (How Empathetic Voters Can Help Save American Politics) 2020-May-29 58 minutes |
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53 - Coronavirus pt. 3: Inequality in a Pandemic 2020-Apr-10 51 minutes |
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52 - Coronavirus pt. 2: The Delicate Balance of Health and the Economy 2020-Apr-03 42 minutes |
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51 - Coronavirus Pt. 1: The Epistemology of a Pandemic 2020-Mar-27 51 minutes |
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50 - The Sanders Scare 2020-Mar-13 69 minutes |
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48 - The Democratic Primary Begins: Does Iowa Have Too Much Influence? 2020-Feb-07 64 minutes |
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49 - The Philosophy of Joe Biden (?) 2020-Feb-04 69 minutes |
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47-What Is The Right To Privacy? 2020-Jan-17 81 minutes |
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46 - Badlands Christmas Special: The Ethics of Christmas 2019-Dec-20 94 minutes |
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45 - Interview with Robert Talisse on Overdoing Democracy: Why We Must Put Politics in Its Place 2019-Nov-29 140 minutes |
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44 - Why Should We Care About Privacy? 2019-Nov-15 85 minutes |
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43 - Property Rights As A Social Construct 2019-Oct-25 66 minutes |
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42 - Is There A Natural Right To Property? 2019-Oct-11 71 minutes |
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41 - The Right to Representation and the Global Citizen 2019-Sep-20 56 minutes |
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40 - Making Sense of the Census: The Right to Count vs. the Right to Vote 2019-Sep-06 55 minutes |
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39 - Is It Actually Obvious That We Should Deport Violent Criminal Immigrants? 2019-Aug-23 80 minutes |
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38 - What’s Wrong With Partisan Gerrymandering? Pt. 2: The Complications of Proportionality 2019-Aug-02 53 minutes |
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37 - What's Wrong With Partisan Gerrymandering? Pt. 1 2019-Jul-26 64 minutes |
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36- Is the General Public Epistemically Screwed? 2019-Jul-12 95 minutes |
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35 - When Experts Misinform: Conflicts of Interest, Bad Faith, and Research Blind Spots 2019-Jul-05 86 minutes |
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34 - The Philosophy of Elizabeth Warren pt. 2: Crises of Democracy, Foreign Policy 2019-Jun-28 48 minutes |
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33 - The Philosophy of Elizabeth Warren pt. 1: Warren's Economic Philosophy 2019-May-24 65 minutes |
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32 - The Housing Crisis in Nashville with Sarah Imran 2019-May-17 58 minutes |
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31 - The Sad State of U.S. Happiness, Social Media, Big Data, and Addiction 2019-May-03 100 minutes |
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30 - World Happiness in 2019: Results, Explanation, Political Engagement, Prosocial Behavior 2019-Apr-26 92 minutes |
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29 - On The Economic and Political Ramifications of a Democratic Economy 2019-Apr-19 54 minutes |
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28 - Richard Wolff’s Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism” pt. 2 2019-Apr-12 68 minutes |
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27 - The College Admissions Scandal 2019-Mar-22 47 minutes |
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26 - Richard Wolff’s "Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism” pt. 1 2019-Mar-15 50 minutes |
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25 - Suzy Killmister On the Socially Constructed Human and the Foundations of Human Rights 2019-Mar-08 69 minutes |
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24 - The Philosophy of Work pt. 3: Is Being Hardworking A Virtue or a Vice? 2019-Mar-01 63 minutes |
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23 - The Philosophy of Work pt. 2: Total-Work Minds, Total-Work Lives 2019-Feb-22 57 minutes |
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22 - The Philosophy of Work pt. 1: On Survival, Enhancement, and Purpose 2019-Feb-15 59 minutes |
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21 - Are Progressives Luddites? Pt. 2: The Threat of the AI Automation Revolution 2019-Feb-08 72 minutes |
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20 - Is Kamala Harris Proposing A Universal Basic Income? Yeah Nah. 2019-Feb-01 73 minutes |
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19 - Roundtable: Progressives for President in 2020? Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Tulsi Gabbard 2019-Jan-25 79 minutes |
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18 - Are Progressives Luddites? Pt. 1: On The Potential of Life-saving Artificial Intelligence 2019-Jan-18 73 minutes |
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17 - On The Ethics of Immigration pt. 2: Progressive Opposition to Open Borders? 2018-Dec-13 80 minutes |
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16 - On The Ethics of Immigration pt. 1: Freedom of Movement, National Security, and Culture 2018-Dec-07 51 minutes |
15 - Do Countries Have the Right to Exclude Refugees?2018-Nov-30 52 minutes |
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14 - Roundtable: The 2018 Midterms 2018-Nov-16 74 minutes |
13 - Free Market Libertarianism vs. Progressivism2018-Nov-09 61 minutes |
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12 - Roundtable: “What Will Future Generations Condemn Us For?” Pt. 2 2018-Nov-02 62 minutes |
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11 - Roundtable: “What Will Future Generations Condemn Us For?” Pt. 1 2018-Oct-26 80 minutes |
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10 - What’s Happening: Amazon’s $15 Minimum Wage, Working Class Politicians, 4-Day Work Week 2018-Oct-19 68 minutes |
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9 - What is Capitalism? 2018-Oct-12 67 minutes |
8 - Economic Inequality pt. 3: The Myth of Meritocracy2018-Oct-05 44 minutes |
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7 - Roundtable: “Optics” 2018-Sep-28 86 minutes |
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6 - What’s Happening: Kavanaugh, Vontae Davis, Defense Bill 2018-Sep-25 61 minutes |
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5 - Economic Inequality pt. 2: Inequality of Opportunity and the Myth of the American Dream 2018-Sep-21 39 minutes |
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4 - Economic Inequality pt. 1: The American Dream and Deprivation Amidst Plenty 2018-Sep-14 31 minutes |
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3 - Roundtable: The Cure for Toxic Partisanship Is not “Coming Together” 2018-Sep-07 86 minutes |
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2 - Money in Politics pt. 2: The Corrupting Influence of Money in Politics 2018-Aug-31 33 minutes |
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1 - Money in Politics pt. 1: The Structural Problem of Money in Politics 2018-Aug-22 39 minutes |