Category: Podcast

Happiness, Marx and progress with Dr. Ashley Frawley

In this video, Luke interviews Dr. Ashley Frawley, author of 'Semiotics of Happiness: rhetorical beginnings of a public problem'. They discuss, amongst other topics, happiness, Marx and progress. Pre-order Dr. Frawley's upcoming book, 'Significant Emotions: Rhetoric and Social Problems in a Vulnerable Age' on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Significant-... Dr. Frawley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyAFrawley Check out the interview … Continue reading Happiness, Marx and progress with Dr. Ashley Frawley →

This Is John Galt Speaking #20: On the philosophy of education

In this episode, Luke and Steve consider education; touching on some of the problems it has, problems it faces, and a little bit of what could be done to make it better. They do this while reflecting on their own (recent) experience of being educated in the UK. Listen in the embedded module below, on … Continue reading This Is John Galt Speaking #20: On the philosophy of education →

This Is John Galt Speaking #19: Tory disunity, Brexit and health

In this episode, Luke and Steve reflect on yesterday's events regarding the Conservative party along with other topics. Please note that this episode is split up into parts and some of the original recording was lost due to a technical difficulty. Listen below in the embedded module, on YouTube or on Apple Podcasts! Cover photo … Continue reading This Is John Galt Speaking #19: Tory disunity, Brexit and health →

This Is John Galt Speaking #18: Green scandal, the Budget and witches

In this week's episode Luke and Steve discuss the scandal of Phillip Green, look at Chancellor Phillip Hammond's new Budget and - in a spooky Halloween addition - discuss witches. This is with a broader consideration of what a 'public' is, and how the idea of one could be useful, if at all. Listen on … Continue reading This Is John Galt Speaking #18: Green scandal, the Budget and witches →

This Is John Galt Speaking #15: in conversation with Dr Nikos Sotirakopoulos

In this special episode of This Is John Galt Speaking, Luke interviews sociology and criminology professor Dr Nikos Sotirakopoulos about his book 'The Rise of Lifestyle Activism, from New Left to Occupy'. The conversation includes an exploration of the ideological patterns of the old left and the new left, philosophical and political concepts and Dr … Continue reading This Is John Galt Speaking #15: in conversation with Dr Nikos Sotirakopoulos →

This Is John Galt Speaking #12: Brexit crunch time and a defence of normative ethics

In this episode, Luke discusses Brexit crunch time and offers an introductory conversation on defending normative ethics. Please note that this episode was recorded on Sunday 8th, and therefore omits the recent cabinet resignations; exciting as they were!Watch in the module below, on YouTube or on Apple Podcasts!