Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#302 — Science & Civilization
Sam Harris speaks with Neil deGrasse Tyson about his new book, Starry Messenger. They discuss what makes science a unique human endeavor, the tension…
3 years, 9 months ago
#301 — The Politics of Unreality: Ukraine and Nuclear Risk
Sam Harris speaks with Timothy Snyder about the ongoing war in Ukraine. They discuss the effect of Russian propaganda, Putin's motives, whether the U…
3 years, 10 months ago
#300 — A Tale of Cancellation
Sam Harris speaks with Meg Smaker about the controversy around her documentary, "The Unredacted (Jihad Rehab)." They discuss her background as a fire…
3 years, 10 months ago
#299 — Steps in the Right Direction
Sam Harris speaks with Russ Roberts about decision-making and the nature of moral progress. They discuss the shortcomings of economics as a science, …
3 years, 11 months ago
#298 — Leaving the Faith (Rebroadcast)
Sam Harris speaks with Yasmine Mohammed about her book Unveiled: How Western Liberals Empower Radical Islam. They discuss her family background and…
3 years, 11 months ago
#297 — Preparing for the End
Sam Harris speaks with BJ Miller and Shoshana Berger about preparing for death. They discuss the difference between palliative care and hospice, the …
3 years, 11 months ago
#296 — Repairing Our Country
Sam Harris speaks with Jonah Goldberg about the state of American politics and civil society. They discuss the hyperpartisanship of the Left and Righ…
3 years, 11 months ago
#295 — Philosophy and the Good Life
Sam Harris speaks to Kieran Setiya about the relevance of philosophy to living a good life. They discuss the existence of objective moral truths, bei…
3 years, 11 months ago
#294 — Status Games
Sam Harris speaks with Will Storr about the role that status plays in human life and culture. They talk about the taboo around caring about status, e…
4 years ago
#293 — What I Really Think About Trump and Media Bias
Sam Harris responds to a controversy over a recent podcast appearance.
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4 years ago