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Dr. Jared Oliphint

Welcome to the podcast, hosted by Dr. Jared Oliphint. I talk to all kinds of people about meaningful things. 📲 CONNECT on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jared.oliphint X: https://x.com/jaredoliphint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jared.oliphint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredoliphint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jaredoliphint Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jaredoliphint

  1. 5D AGO

    David Bahnsen: Why 99% of Wealth Managers Don’t Understand Economics

    From www.thebahnsengroup.com: David Bahnsen oversees the management of over $9 billion in client assets. He is consistently named one of the top financial advisors in America by Barron’s, Forbes, and the Financial Times. He is a frequent guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, and Fox Business, and is a regular contributor to National Review. He hosts the popular weekly podcast, Capital Record, dedicated to a defense of free enterprise and capital markets, and writes a weekly macro commentary at dividendcafe.com. He is the author of several best-selling books including Crisis of Responsibility: Our Cultural Addiction to Blame and How You Can Cure It (2018), The Case for Dividend Growth: Investing in a Post-Crisis World (2019), and There’s No Free Lunch: 250 Economic Truths (2021). His newest book, Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, was released in February 2024. Links from the show: https://www.bahnsen.com https://www.dividendcafe.com ✍🏻 Get my FREE paper-writing guide: https://jaredoliphint.kit.com/freepapertemplate 📲 CONNECT on: X: https://x.com/jaredoliphint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jared.oliphint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredoliphint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jaredoliphint Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jaredoliphint Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics. Create your own newsletter using my affiliate link with Kit here: https://partners.kit.com/ichm6j4wln2b 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TBXs4TY8wt06KNg6Osm8v?si=wJa0rwPbTFahYQf2gxzMHQ Keywords Economics, Wealth Management, Financial Advice, Morality, Christian Economics, Philosophy of Money, Financial Literacy, Personal Finance, Giving, Biblical Principles

    48 min
  2. FEB 12

    Gary Gulman Wants YOU to Like Philosophy, Too

    Gary Gulman (https://garygulman.com) is one of the most well-known, talented, smart comedians working today. His massive HBO special "The Great Depresh" cemented his place in the top tier of comics. It was followed by his HBO special “Born On 3rd Base”, and preceded by specials like "Boyish Man" and "In This Economy". His acting roles include a series regular on Amy Schumer's "Life & Beth", and his role as a comedian in the movie "Joker". He is now touring with material from his hit memoir, "Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s”. ✍🏻 Get my FREE paper-writing guide: https://jaredoliphint.kit.com/freepapertemplate 📲 CONNECT on: X: https://x.com/jaredoliphint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jared.oliphint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredoliphint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jaredoliphint Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jaredoliphint Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics. Create your own newsletter using my affiliate link with Kit here: https://partners.kit.com/ichm6j4wln2b 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TBXs4TY8wt06KNg6Osm8v?si=wJa0rwPbTFahYQf2gxzMHQ Keywords audience dynamics, comedy, language, philosophy, ethics, unique voice, humor, existentialism, storytelling, performance, philosophy, capitalism, literature, personal growth, storytelling, meaning of life, humanism, identity #comedy #language #philosophy #ethics #humor #existentialism #storytelling #performance #philosophy #capitalism #literature #personalgrowth #storytelling #meaningoflife #humanism #identity #depression

    1h 43m
  3. JAN 8

    Inside Nick McIlwain's Career With the Wildly Successful Preston and Steve Show and WMMR

    ✍🏻 Get my FREE 17-page paper-writing guide: https://jaredoliphint.kit.com/freepapertemplate 📲 CONNECT on: X: https://x.com/jaredoliphint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jared.oliphint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredoliphint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jaredoliphint Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jaredoliphint Nick McIlwain worked in radio for 26 years, and was an on-air personality on one of the most successful rock stations, WMMR, and morning shows, Preston & Steve, of all time. In 2021, the Preston and Steve Show was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in the "Spoken Word On-Air Personality" category. Preston and Steve received the prestigious Major Market Personality of the Year award at the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards while WMMR also swept top honors, winning "Legendary Station of the Year" and "Major Market Station of the Year" in the same ceremony. Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:15 The Impact of Pierre Robert 18:58 Evolution of Morning Radio 27:16 Guest Interactions and Interview Techniques 27:45 Behind the Scenes of Radio 34:41 The Role of Listener Engagement 40:38 Navigating Criticism and Listener Perception 47:50 Community Impact: Camp Out for Hunger 01:01:41 Star-Studded Guests and Memorable Interviews 01:05:28 Building Relationships with Guests 01:10:55 Memorable Interviews and Lessons Learned 01:18:10 Honors and Achievements in Broadcasting 01:24:02 Reflections on Change and Transition 01:34:09 Exploring New Opportunities and Adventures Create your own newsletter using my affiliate link with Kit here: https://partners.kit.com/ichm6j4wln2b 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TBXs4TY8wt06KNg6Osm8v?si=wJa0rwPbTFahYQf2gxzMHQ Keywords WMMR, Preston and Steve, Nick McIlwain, radio history, morning radio, community events, Camp Out for Hunger, Marconi Awards, radio hall of fame, celebrity guests

    1h 44m
  4. 12/04/2025

    How This Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot Taught Philosophy at West Point

    ✍🏻 Get my FREE 17-page paper-writing guide: https://jaredoliphint.kit.com/freepapertemplate 📲 CONNECT on: X: https://x.com/jaredoliphint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jared.oliphint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredoliphint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jaredoliphint Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jaredoliphint Major Jon Thompson is a Black Hawk helicopter pilot who received his Master's degree in Philosophy from Texas A&M in 2021. From 2021, he taught at The United States Military Academy, commonly known as West Point. He has 19 years in Army service and 15 years as an Army Aviator flying Blackhawk helicopters. He is currently a squadron executive officer (XO), second in command, overseeing the staff and day-to-day administration and logistics for a ~450 Soldier Aviation organization. Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics. Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Becoming a Blackhawk Pilot 05:45 Training and Skills Required for Flight School 08:40 The Role of Blackhawk Helicopters in Missions 09:49 Transitioning from Military to Philosophy 14:11 The Intersection of Philosophy and Military Leadership 19:22 Researching Ethics and Autonomy in Warfare 31:24 Teaching Philosophy at West Point 42:54 Navigating Complex Conversations in Education 49:37 Philosophy's Role at West Point 54:08 Transitioning from Teaching to Operational Roles 57:09 Critical Decision-Making in Combat 01:03:10 Reflections on Military Experience and Philosophy Create your own newsletter using my affiliate link with Kit here: https://partners.kit.com/ichm6j4wln2b 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TBXs4TY8wt06KNg6Osm8v?si=wJa0rwPbTFahYQf2gxzMHQ Keywords Blackhawk helicopters, military training, philosophy, West Point, critical thinking, decision making, ethics, autonomy, combat experience, aviation

    1h 8m
  5. 11/13/2025

    Dr. Cory Clark - The Feminization of Academia

    ✍🏻 Get my FREE 17-page paper-writing guide: https://jaredoliphint.kit.com/freepapertemplate 📺 Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/LXHHa3n2BeM 📲 CONNECT on:X: https://x.com/jaredoliphintTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jared.oliphintInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredoliphintLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jaredoliphintThreads: https://www.threads.net/@jaredoliphint Dr. Cory Clark is the Executive Director of the Adversarial Collaboration Project at University of Pennsylvania and an Associate Professor of Psychology at New College of Florida. You can find many of her academic publications, her interviews, and more about her interests at her website, https://www.coryjclark.com Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics. Cory Clark on Modern Wisdom: https://youtu.be/GKJ5wqKjous?si=OZ0MYw5aX_OpRz5r Chapters 00:00 The Shift in Academia: From Patriarchy to Matriarchy 00:07 Gender Dynamics in Higher Education 03:06 Women in STEM: Interests and Representation 06:19 Philosophy: An Outlier in Gender Representation 08:57 The Role of Mentorship in STEM Fields 12:06 Exploring the Appeal of Philosophy 15:12 The Argumentative Nature of Philosophy 18:14 Psychiatry vs. Counseling: Gender Differences 21:13 Women in Higher Education Administration 23:52 Preventing Harms in Academia 27:51 Gender Dynamics and Societal Perceptions 32:36 Men's Retreat in Academia and Job Markets 35:54 The Future of Men's Roles in Society 47:11 Navigating Sex Differences in Research and Society 58:46 The Feminine Strategy of Social Ostracism 59:40 Gender Dynamics in Institutional Responses 01:01:26 The Psychology of Victimhood 01:03:45 The Dark Side of Victim Signaling 01:05:33 Future Research Directions 01:07:01 Navigating Academic Freedom 01:08:50 The Role of Social Media in Perception 01:11:12 Ethics and Morality in Research Create your own newsletter using my affiliate link with Kit here: https://partners.kit.com/ichm6j4wln2b🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TBXs4TY8wt06KNg6Osm8v?si=wJa0rwPbTFahYQf2gxzMHQ Keywords Academia, Feminization, Gender, Women in STEM, Philosophy, Victimhood, Social Justice, Gender Differences, Digital Landscape, Psychology, Research

    1h 12m
  6. 10/30/2025

    John Mackey - The Entrepreneur Philosopher Behind Whole Foods

    ✍🏻 Get my FREE 17-page paper-writing guide: https://jaredoliphint.kit.com/freepapertemplate 📲 CONNECT on: X: https://x.com/jaredoliphint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jared.oliphint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredoliphint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jaredoliphint Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jaredoliphint John Mackey is an entrepreneur and the cofounder and visionary behind Whole Foods Market, where he grew the company to 540 stores with annual sales over $22 billion. He serves on the Board of Directors for Conscious Capitalism, The Motley Fool, CATO Institute, The Institute for Cultural Evolution, and Students for Liberty. His next business venture is Love.Life. Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics. Love.Life's website: https://love.life John Mackey's books: The Whole Story: https://amzn.to/47ck8rK Conscious Leadership: https://amzn.to/4oHD4V7 Conscious Capitalism: https://amzn.to/3LtBI1F (affiliate links) Chapters 00:00 The Journey into Philosophy 08:49 Critical Thinking and Leadership 11:10 The Role of CEOs and Entrepreneurs 16:04 Mission-Driven Business 19:51 Soulmate Conversations with Jeff Bezos 22:31 The Impact of Purpose on Business 25:45 Philosophical Influences and Personal Growth 31:30 Comparing Past and Present Ventures 36:00 Continuity of Mission: From Whole Foods to Love Life 42:06 Introducing Love Life: A Holistic Health Club 48:27 Building Community: The Social Aspect of Health 52:24 Philosophy and Health: Exploring Deeper Questions Create your own newsletter using my affiliate link with Kit here: https://partners.kit.com/ichm6j4wln2b 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TBXs4TY8wt06KNg6Osm8v?si=wJa0rwPbTFahYQf2gxzMHQ Keywords philosophy, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, holistic health, mission-driven, leadership, community, purpose-driven, Whole Foods, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Love.Life

    1 hr
  7. 10/16/2025

    Dr. Lorraine Besser - The Good Life Isn't Boring

    ✍🏻 Get my FREE 17-page paper-writing guide: https://jaredoliphint.kit.com/freepapertemplate 📲 CONNECT on:X: https://x.com/jaredoliphint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jared.oliphint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredoliphint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jaredoliphint Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jaredoliphint Dr. Lorraine Besser is a philosopher, author, and professor at Middlebury College in Vermont. A specialist in both contemporary and historical moral psychology, her current research focuses on theories of happiness and well-being. She is the author of the trade book, The Art of the Interesting, and two academic books, Eudaimonic Ethics and The Philosophy of Happiness. Lorraine Besser's website: https://lorrainebesser.com Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Good Life 02:55 Philosophical Foundations of the Good Life 05:33 Psychology Meets Philosophy 08:49 The Role of Happiness in the Good Life 11:53 Meaning and Purpose in Life 14:55 The Concept of Psychological Richness 17:39 Integrating Happiness, Meaning, and Interest 35:22 The Value of Interestingness 38:09 Resilience and Challenge in the Good Life 41:43 Mindfulness and Engaging with Challenges 44:58 Navigating Digital Distractions 50:54 The Balance of Seeking Interesting Experiences 54:32 Purpose and the Pressure to Find It 57:09 Understanding Boredom and Engagement 01:02:32 Future Research on Boredom and Self-Expansion Create your own newsletter using my affiliate link with Kit here: https://partners.kit.com/ichm6j4wln2b 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TBXs4TY8wt06KNg6Osm8v?si=wJa0rwPbTFahYQf2gxzMHQ Keywords good life, philosophy, happiness, meaning, psychological richness, resilience, boredom, self-expansion, Aristotle, Plato

    1h 7m
  8. 10/02/2025

    Maddie Rowley - Seeking Truth with The Free Press

    ✍🏻 Get my FREE 17-page paper-writing guide: https://sellingplato.kit.com/freepapertemplate 📲 CONNECT on: X: https://x.com/jaredoliphint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jared.oliphint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredoliphint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jaredoliphint Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jaredoliphint Madeleine Rowley is an investigative reporter covering immigration, financial corruption, and politics. She is a 2023-2024 Manhattan Institute Logos Fellow with previous bylines in The Free Press, City Journal, and Public. As a U.S. Army spouse for almost a decade, she's lived in six states and spent two years in Jerusalem, Israel. She currently resides on the East Coast with her husband and daughter. (From Maddie's Free Press bio) Maddie Rowley's work for The Free Press: https://www.thefp.com/w/madeleine-rowley Follow Maddie on X: https://x.com/Maddie_Rowley_ Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:00 Career Path and Journalism Journey 05:51 The State of Journalism Ethics 09:50 The Free Press: A New Perspective 14:02 The Role of Diversity in Journalism 17:47 Motivation Behind Storytelling 22:02 Understanding NGOs and Their Impact 25:56 Access and Relationships in Journalism 30:58 Navigating Remote Work and Family Life 32:17 Mentorship and Learning in Journalism 34:37 Insights from the Inside: Media Relationships 37:35 The Free Press and Other Networks 41:18 Challenges in Investigative Reporting 45:44 The Importance of Uncovered Stories 49:28 Advice for Aspiring Journalists Create your own newsletter using my affiliate link with Kit here: https://partners.kit.com/ichm6j4wln2b 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TBXs4TY8wt06KNg6Osm8v?si=wJa0rwPbTFahYQf2gxzMHQ Keywords journalism, ethics, investigative reporting, The Free Press, transparency, media landscape, storytelling, access, relationships, aspiring journalists

    52 min

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Welcome to the podcast, hosted by Dr. Jared Oliphint. I talk to all kinds of people about meaningful things. 📲 CONNECT on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jared.oliphint X: https://x.com/jaredoliphint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jared.oliphint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredoliphint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jaredoliphint Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jaredoliphint

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