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NPR's Uri Berliner published an article calling into question some of NPR's reporting. In it, he says he fears NPR over-valued diversity in staffing, resulting in programming that alienates conservative listeners. For this month's Philosophical Currents, we talk with philosopher Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein about DEI, and the many layers of language. ~~~ The popular food delivery service Schwan's is making some changes. Among others, it's now called Yelloh. Harvest Public ...

Discussion on gossip's role amid Catherine Middleton's health news; study of a gray fox by Iowa researchers to address population decline; Prairie Plates and Tom Isern

Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - It’s the time of year everyone has a Best Of list. Even dictionaries get in on the trend. \“Woke\” made dictionary.com’s short list for word of year, following a 2300% increase in searches. We revisit a conversation with philosopher Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein on the long history of this suddenly popular word. ~~~ Dr. Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay, He Died in the Harness.\” ~~~We’ve eaten enough lately and been overstimulated. Sue Balcom has a Mai...

Dr. Weinstein discusses justice in Philosophical Currents, exploring how cultures and experiences shape its meaning.

UND Prof. Jack Weinstein previews dehumanization with David Smith for "Why?" Dave Thompson news review, Matt Olien reviews "Priscilla," revealing Elvis's private side.

On this month’s Philosophical Currents, Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein talks about the war between Israel and Hamas.

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - Did you dress up and go to Barbie on opening weekend? Are you vehemently opposed to seeing this film? Why is a movie about a doll, and what we project onto it, controversial? It’s time for Philosophical Currents with Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein.

Monday, May 29, 2023 - What is progress? Where do our ideas about progress come from? How come progress looks different from one person to the next? We explore the topic in this month's Philosophical Currents with philosopher Jack Russell Weinstein. ~~~ For Memorial Day, we hear memories of times on service from veterans on their experience and remembering their fallen comrades. Max Sabin interviews North Dakota native Randy Weimer about his service as a navigator on B-52s in Vietnam at the...

Monday, April, 24, 2023 - Jack Russell Weinstein joins us for a Philosophical Currents episode, where we discuss current issues of interest. Today’s theme deals with the importance of responsible news reporting. ~~~ \“Anything But Typical\” is an event educating people about neurotypical and neurodiverse brains. It’s coming up April 29th in Fargo. We visit with organizer John David Berdahl. ~~~ Are barn swallows nesting above your back door? They’ve adapted to living near humans as we ...

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - What’s with all this “woke” talk? It’s actually a word that’s been around a long time. We discuss the concept in this month’s Philosophical Currents conversation with philosophy professor Jack Russell Weinstein. ~~~ There’s a newly-expanded Gateway to Science in Bismarck. Efforts are underway for three more museums in North Dakota; the Magic City Discovery Center in Minot, The Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum, and the Center for Exploration in Grand Forks. Th...