Philosophical Currents

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Jack Russell Weinstein, host of Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life, joins Main Street to discuss the philosophical aspects of current events.

  1. 25 FEB

    What Makes a Nation A Nation?

    UND philosopher Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein examines what defines a nation — borders and government, or shared identity and civic commitment — in this month’s segment.

    20 min

  2. 3 FEB

    No One Above the Law: A Philosophical Reckoning in a Time of Crisis

    A timely Philosophical Currents conversation with Jack Russell Weinstein on the rule of law, power, accountability, and democracy under strain.

    43 min

  3. 30/12/2025

    Happy or Content? Rethinking What a Good Life Really Means

    A philosopher’s take on happiness vs. contentment. Why a good life may be less about feeling happy and more about meaning, perspective, and community.

    25 min

  4. 25/11/2025

    When the Music Becomes Us: A Philosophical Look at Identity, Memory & Jimmy Cliff

    How the music of our youth becomes part of who we are. Dr. Jack Weinstein reflects on Jimmy Cliff’s legacy and why deeply listening still matters in the digital age.

    25 min

  5. 29/10/2025

    Morality vs. Legality: When Right and Law Collide

    Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein of UND examines the tension between what’s moral and what’s legal - how shifting boundaries challenge justice and democracy today.

    23 min

  6. 26/09/2025

    Can Happiness Be Taught—or Shared—Across Cultures?

    UND's Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein asks: Is happiness about less suffering, more joy, or wealth—and can Finland’s model of well-being be shared across cultures?

    24 min

  7. 20/08/2025

    Philosophy of NIH Cuts: Justice, Equity, and America’s Common Good

    Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein examines NIH funding cuts, health equity, and what these choices reveal about justice, politics, and America’s common good.

    29 min

  8. 31/07/2025

    Philosophy Professor Unpacks the Purpose—and Price—of College

    Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores college’s purpose, rising costs, and lasting value, arguing it remains a transformative force despite modern pressures.

    21 min
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Jack Russell Weinstein, host of Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life, joins Main Street to discuss the philosophical aspects of current events.

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