In the United States, July is when we celebrate the birth of American citizenship—specifically, the thirteen original colonies freeing themselves from British imperial rule to become independent democratic states. So this month, let's take a deep dive to explore the past and future prospects of freedom, democracy, and our system of government.
This Week’s Episode
Who Speaks For You?
People often speak on behalf of others, like the concerned citizen who stands up for their neighbors at a city council meeting, or the activist who...
Recent Episodes
20th Anniversary Quiz Night
Philosophy Talk made its radio debut on August 20, 2003 with a live pilot on KALW San Francisco and weekly broadcasts beginning in January 2004. To...
Nísia Floresta
Nísia Floresta was a 19th-century writer and translator known as “the Brazilian Mary Wollstonecraft.” She published the first book on women’s rights...
Daniel Dennett Retrospective
In April 2024, we lost one of the greatest American philosophers of our time—Daniel Dennett. Known for his brilliant mind and controversial views,...