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. 12/30/2025

    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

  2. 11/25/2025

    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

  3. 10/29/2025

    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

  4. 09/26/2025

    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

  5. 08/20/2025

    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

  6. 07/31/2025

    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

  7. 06/26/2025

    Ethics of War: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein on Morality in Conflict

    Philosopher Jack Russell Weinstein explores how to uphold dignity, responsibility, and empathy in the midst of war and violence.

    26 min

  8. 05/29/2025

    What Makes Life Meaningful?

    Dr. Jack Weinstein joins Philosophical Currents to explore how philosophy helps us find purpose, fulfillment, and ethical guidance in the search for meaning.

    25 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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