Podcast Episodes

TBD | The Philosopher With Silicon Valley's Ear

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Longtermism, the idea that positively influencing the future is a key moral priority of our time, is hot in Silicon Valley. But does it miss the bigger picture?

Guests: William MacAskill, Robert Wrigh…

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Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

TBD | When Climate Change Makes You Sell Your House

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With disaster relief funds from Hurricane Harvey, Houston's Harris County instituted a mandatory buyout program for residents in flood-prone areas. But some residents didn't want to leave.

Guest: Amal…

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Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Does the NBA Have a Bully Problem?

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Last week, Robert Sarver, the owner of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, announced he would be selling both teams. The decision came after ESPN revealed nearly two decades of har…

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Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

What Iranian Protesters Need Now

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What began as a revolt in the wake of an overstep by Iran’s morality police has evolved into a mass movement calling for “death to the dictator.” Protests in Iran are nothing new, but these demonstra…

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Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

What’s Up With the Midterms?

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For decades, the conventional wisdom surrounding the midterm elections has been that the party in the White House will lose the seats in the House, Senate, or both. Earlier this year, skyrocketing ga…

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Published on 3 years, 1 month ago