<![CDATA[Veridical]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:30:34 GMTWed, 30 Sep 2026 00:16:24 GMT60Hosted by Jack SezerA cultural and philosophical podcast where influential voices will speak on relevant topics from philosophy, politics, culture, and religion.episodicHosted by Jack Sezerjacksezer86@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[EP50: Christianity, The Enivornment, and Population Ethics w/ Dr. Susan Bratton]]>In this episode, I speak with Dr. Susan Bratton about Christianity's hesitation to engage with environmentalism, population ethics, and conversations around dominion. We cover her academic work as well as future projects and attempt to devise a model for healthy orthodox engagement with the subjects.

Dr. Bratton's Page: https://environmentalscience.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/person/susan-p-bratton-phd

]]>05ad3204-10df-4862-a944-2f79debda9e7Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:26:31 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Dr. Susan Bratton about Christianity's hesitation to engage with environmentalism, population ethics, and conversations around dominion. We cover her academic work as well as future projects and attempt to devise a model for healthy orthodox engagement with the subjects.</p><p>Dr. Bratton's Page: <a href="https://environmentalscience.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/person/susan-p-bratton-phd" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://environmentalscience.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/person/susan-p-bratton-phd</a></p>no01:17:4450EP50: Christianity, The Enivornment, and Population Ethics w/ Dr. Susan Brattonfull<![CDATA[EP13: Abraham Quinones and the Southern Border]]>In this episode, I speak with Veridical's first guest, Abraham Quinones. Abraham is a good friend of mine and we discuss immigration both legal and illegal, cartels, U.S. involvement, practical solutions, the philosophy of U.S. military intervention, and other relevant topics. 


Intro/Outro Music:
Song: 'Lo fi'
Artist: PROFOUND BEATS
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhbqVfhOk-s&list=PLBYg09pfovDGQwdLU6IswwEYYP-qK6h7f&index=1

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3275b8060ada67fc-6add-4a16-b80f-0d71ad1034dfThu, 07 Sep 2023 02:28:08 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Veridical's first guest, Abraham Quinones. Abraham is a good friend of mine and we discuss immigration both legal and illegal, cartels, U.S. involvement, practical solutions, the philosophy of U.S. military intervention, and other relevant topics. </p><p><br />Intro/Outro Music:<br />Song: 'Lo fi'<br />Artist: PROFOUND BEATS<br />Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhbqVfhOk-s&amp;list=PLBYg09pfovDGQwdLU6IswwEYYP-qK6h7f&amp;index=1</p>no01:47:4713EP13: Abraham Quinones and the Southern Borderfull<![CDATA[EP7: The Moral Landscape]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9cf8dc18b551813-e683-4485-a775-6a55c3544176Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMTIn this episode I cover The Moral Landscape by Sam Harris. As a neuroscientist and philosopher, Sam offers many key insights into refining how we think and define morality itself. The book presents many great thought experiments, philosophical insights, and scientific observations that help put our moral conscience into a more clear presentation. I try a different format that is less rigid and more organic this episode, discussing the topics personally and objectively while walking through the book. no01:07:507EP7: The Moral Landscapefull<![CDATA[EP14: How Everything Became War and the Military Became Everything]]>In this episode I walk through Rosa Brooks' book, How Everything Became War and the Military Became Everything. I discuss the value of linguistics and terminology, military operations other than war or MOOTW (moot-wah), the role that America plays in other countries' conflicts, the blurriness between war and peace, the increasing role of American military forces in jobs that should be allocated to civilian agencies, and other topics. As usual, thank you for listening. 

My instagram bio: Brilly_Jack

SmallWorld's instagram bio: smallworldcast

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/8df90d0b7f53a706-4338-4465-ad32-2487b2a27fc5Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode I walk through Rosa Brooks' book, How Everything Became War and the Military Became Everything. I discuss the value of linguistics and terminology, military operations other than war or MOOTW (moot-wah), the role that America plays in other countries' conflicts, the blurriness between war and peace, the increasing role of American military forces in jobs that should be allocated to civilian agencies, and other topics. As usual, thank you for listening. </p><p>My instagram bio: Brilly_Jack</p><p>SmallWorld's instagram bio: smallworldcast</p>no01:17:1714EP14: How Everything Became War and the Military Became Everythingfull<![CDATA[EP15: Hunter Rees and Race, Religion, Israel, and Palestine]]>In this episode I speak with Hunter Rees. Hunter is well versed in the geopolitical tension, history, and context of the Israel region. We discuss the differences of race and religion, the role of religion, the philosophy behind the state of Israel, and its current response to the Oct. 7th attacks. 

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd58f8d29cad38bb-210c-4574-8a9c-8ab2da6a0184Thu, 28 Dec 2023 03:34:14 GMT<p>In this episode I speak with Hunter Rees. Hunter is well versed in the geopolitical tension, history, and context of the Israel region. We discuss the differences of race and religion, the role of religion, the philosophy behind the state of Israel, and its current response to the Oct. 7th attacks. </p>no02:33:2815EP15: Hunter Rees and Race, Religion, Israel, and Palestinefull<![CDATA[EP 22: Jeff Schoep: leaving the Neo-Nazis, hatred, extremism, and anti-semitism]]>In this episode I walk through the journey and context of Jeff Schoep's life. We discuss his role in the American National Socialist Movement, the way he left the movement, and the work he is doing today. We explore various topics of extremism and hatred and I strongly encourage you to support the work he is now doing at Beyond Barriers.

Beyond Barriers: https://beyondbarriersusa.org/

Simon Wiesenthal Center: https://www.wiesenthal.com/

White Right: Meeting the Enemy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ0rhh5mbnA&t=1039s

Intro/Outro Music Credit: Music by Sergii Pavkin from Pixabay

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/30d292f10346e9f7-7022-4acf-9457-72ba780c7210Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode I walk through the journey and context of Jeff Schoep's life. We discuss his role in the American National Socialist Movement, the way he left the movement, and the work he is doing today. We explore various topics of extremism and hatred and I strongly encourage you to support the work he is now doing at Beyond Barriers.</p><p>Beyond Barriers: <a href="https://beyondbarriersusa.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://beyondbarriersusa.org/</a></p><p>Simon Wiesenthal Center: <a href="https://www.wiesenthal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.wiesenthal.com/</a></p><p>White Right: Meeting the Enemy: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ0rhh5mbnA&amp;t=1039s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ0rhh5mbnA&amp;t=1039s</a></p><p>Intro/Outro Music Credit: Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/sergepavkinmusic-6130722/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=115977" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Sergii Pavkin</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=115977" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Pixabay</a></p>no01:55:1122EP 22: Jeff Schoep: leaving the Neo-Nazis, hatred, extremism, and anti-semitismfull<![CDATA[EP39: Fixing the Message w/ Notsoerudite politics, rhetoric, philosophy, and more]]>In this episode, I speak with political streamer Notsoerudite (Kyla Turner). We discuss the state of the two parties, the effective or ineffective messaging of both parties, the issue of male loneliness, and conspiracy theories. 
Follow Kyla on her platforms here: https://linktr.ee/notsoerudite
My Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dc3885c9592c03c-59fe-48cb-9e36-f9429dc068ddWed, 23 Jul 2025 18:24:39 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with political streamer Notsoerudite (Kyla Turner). We discuss the state of the two parties, the effective or ineffective messaging of both parties, the issue of male loneliness, and conspiracy theories. <br />Follow Kyla on her platforms here: https://linktr.ee/notsoerudite<br />My Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer</p>yes01:44:4439EP39: Fixing the Message w/ Notsoerudite politics, rhetoric, philosophy, and morefull<![CDATA[EP33: Anthony Graves: 18 Years on Death Row]]>In this episode I speak with Anthony Graves, who was on death row for 18 years before being found innocent. We explore the ideas behind the death penalty, his experience, and the road ahead. 
Anthony's Page: https://www.aclu.org/bio/anthony-graves
Peer Navigator: https://peernavigatorproject.org/
My Capital Punishment Lecture (password is SZ@rNEI8): https://www.philosophersforum.org/Archives.html
My Substack Article on the Death Penalty: https://jacksezer.substack.com/p/on-the-death-penalty?r=27zkbv

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/25d87e5bdfb8b8e4-3d89-48be-924e-5857affd9b6aThu, 30 Jan 2025 17:32:54 GMT<p>In this episode I speak with Anthony Graves, who was on death row for 18 years before being found innocent. We explore the ideas behind the death penalty, his experience, and the road ahead. <br />Anthony's Page: https://www.aclu.org/bio/anthony-graves<br />Peer Navigator: https://peernavigatorproject.org/<br />My Capital Punishment Lecture (password is SZ@rNEI8): https://www.philosophersforum.org/Archives.html<br />My Substack Article on the Death Penalty: https://jacksezer.substack.com/p/on-the-death-penalty?r=27zkbv</p>yes01:27:1933EP33: Anthony Graves: 18 Years on Death Rowfull<![CDATA[EP11: Reflections on Charlie Kirk Event]]>In this episode I take a moment to reflect on my experience of the Turning Point USA event that was held at TCU. I play the audio of my interaction with Charlie Kirk and break down our conversation and provide my rebuttals. I discuss my challenges with having peers who support Kirk and individuals like him, and I also discuss ways I (and all of us) should be viewing our 'enemies'. 
Big shout out to the team at Small World for making my podcast possible, I am in debt to their kindness and patience with me.

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/77a5dac73c73d29d-bcde-4496-a05d-490e415a40f6Wed, 10 May 2023 18:28:29 GMT<p>In this episode I take a moment to reflect on my experience of the Turning Point USA event that was held at TCU. I play the audio of my interaction with Charlie Kirk and break down our conversation and provide my rebuttals. I discuss my challenges with having peers who support Kirk and individuals like him, and I also discuss ways I (and all of us) should be viewing our 'enemies'. <br />Big shout out to the team at Small World for making my podcast possible, I am in debt to their kindness and patience with me.</p>no00:52:2411EP11: Reflections on Charlie Kirk Eventfull<![CDATA[EP2: Heaven By Randy Alcorn]]>The book we discuss today is Heaven, by Randy Alcorn. Randy has personally impacted me beyond expectations with his direct writing style and hopeful speculations of our immortality. We walk through a lot of the book while not exhausting it’s whole narrative. Randy exhumes the existential anxiety for anyone suppressing the reality of death, we must confront the existence of our demise. I encourage the reading of this book!

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4b53a5410ceb8aa-e694-4c24-912c-95b698533674Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:07:25 GMT<p>The book we discuss today is Heaven, by Randy Alcorn. Randy has personally impacted me beyond expectations with his direct writing style and hopeful speculations of our immortality. We walk through a lot of the book while not exhausting it’s whole narrative. Randy exhumes the existential anxiety for anyone suppressing the reality of death, we must confront the existence of our demise. I encourage the reading of this book!</p>no01:01:502EP2: Heaven By Randy Alcornfull<![CDATA[EP16: Epistemology and Our New Year]]>Another year is upon us, and many of us have failed to account for the processes and capabilities of our minds. We need a radical transformation of our willingness to digest reality. Happy New Year. 


(Outro Credit)
Purple Dream by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt
Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0
Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ 

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/66b32bc723e1b23d-e31a-4d6b-85bf-83f8626fd4b6Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT<p>Another year is upon us, and many of us have failed to account for the processes and capabilities of our minds. We need a radical transformation of our willingness to digest reality. Happy New Year. </p><p><br />(Outro Credit)<br />Purple Dream by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt<br />Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0<br />Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ </p>no00:34:2816EP16: Epistemology and Our New Yearfull<![CDATA[EP18: Shirley Roper and Westboro Baptist: A Productive Conversation]]>In this episode I have a difficult and stifling conversation with the daughter of the founder of the Westboro Baptist Church, Shirley Roper. The Westboro Baptist Church is infamous around the world, and though few in number, they manage to cause quite the controversy. Though interesting, this conversation is stifling, difficult, and quite circular. I hope to improve my craft with every episode. Thank you for sticking with me on this journey.

Music by Virtuosound Studio from Pixabay

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/00fc6466e5a59ea2-a984-46f0-ac1f-8c443e78b591Sat, 24 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode I have a difficult and stifling conversation with the daughter of the founder of the Westboro Baptist Church, Shirley Roper. The Westboro Baptist Church is infamous around the world, and though few in number, they manage to cause quite the controversy. Though interesting, this conversation is stifling, difficult, and quite circular. I hope to improve my craft with every episode. Thank you for sticking with me on this journey. </p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/virtuosound-21276784/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=8445" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Virtuosound Studio</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=8445" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Pixabay</a></p>no02:05:5318EP18: Shirley Roper and Westboro Baptist: A Productive Conversationfull<![CDATA[EP41: UnFu*king America with Zee Cohen-Sanchez]]>In this episode, I speak with Zee Cohen-Sanchez about politics, organizations, mobilization, Trump, and more. 
Support the UnFuck America tour: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/unfuckamericatour?refcode=web
Follow Zee and Sole Strategies: https://www.sole-strategies.com/team/zee-cohen-sanchez

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/04f65df75d28b941-ecfa-4bb7-882a-ee6c6f5ccf1fSun, 17 Aug 2025 22:33:15 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Zee Cohen-Sanchez about politics, organizations, mobilization, Trump, and more. <br />Support the UnFuck America tour: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/unfuckamericatour?refcode=web<br />Follow Zee and Sole Strategies: https://www.sole-strategies.com/team/zee-cohen-sanchez</p>yes01:13:2841EP41: UnFu*king America with Zee Cohen-Sanchezfull<![CDATA[EP26: Oobah Butler: The Great Amazon Heist, Comedy, and New Journalism]]>In this episode I speak with Oobah Butler. Oobah has made waves on the internet with his unique and daring ideas. From turning his shed into the number one restaurant on trip advisor to infiltrating the business conglomerate Amazon to expose its terrible working conditions. Oobah is a fascinating man who is navigating his unique space exceptionally well. This is a nice break from the typical conversations held on this podcast and is a welcomed comedic relief. 
Oobah's Website: https://www.oobahbutler.com/
Oobah's X: https://x.com/Oobahs

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/68b025907795e23d-5f04-4bd5-bbde-0f3f45848761Mon, 02 Sep 2024 22:29:43 GMT<p>In this episode I speak with Oobah Butler. Oobah has made waves on the internet with his unique and daring ideas. From turning his shed into the number one restaurant on trip advisor to infiltrating the business conglomerate Amazon to expose its terrible working conditions. Oobah is a fascinating man who is navigating his unique space exceptionally well. This is a nice break from the typical conversations held on this podcast and is a welcomed comedic relief. <br />Oobah's Website: https://www.oobahbutler.com/<br />Oobah's X: https://x.com/Oobahs</p>yes01:22:4926EP26: Oobah Butler: The Great Amazon Heist, Comedy, and New Journalismfull<![CDATA[EP6: AMA Episode 1]]>This is my first ask me anything (AMA). I will broadcast when more ask me anythings are in que via my instagram. In this episode I answer questions regarding reprobation/predestination/freewill, murderers in Heaven and the atonement, and modern day pagan practices such as energy stones, witchcraft, and its fallibility. 


Link to my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brilly_jack/

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/049d6c528bd84a5d-9d40-462d-bf7a-4cca54f70317Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:57:26 GMT<p>This is my first ask me anything (AMA). I will broadcast when more ask me anythings are in que via my instagram. In this episode I answer questions regarding reprobation/predestination/freewill, murderers in Heaven and the atonement, and modern day pagan practices such as energy stones, witchcraft, and its fallibility. </p><p><br /></p><p>Link to my instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brilly_jack/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/brilly_jack/</a></p>yes01:04:146EP6: AMA Episode 1full<![CDATA[EP25: Connor Murray: A Sanity Check On Nuclear War]]>I speak with Connor Murray on the current state of nuclear-political affairs in the world. Connor reveals the political process of nuclear de-proliferation and efforts towards peace. We speak about the nature of nuclear war and how political affairs can heighten that risk. 

Connor's Council For A Livable World Page: https://livableworld.org/about/meet-the-staff/connor-murray/


Music by Chillmore from Pixabay

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/acbed571b69de2a1-d1e9-452c-9ce3-4555f195f92eWed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT<p>I speak with Connor Murray on the current state of nuclear-political affairs in the world. Connor reveals the political process of nuclear de-proliferation and efforts towards peace. We speak about the nature of nuclear war and how political affairs can heighten that risk. </p><p>Connor's Council For A Livable World Page: <a href="https://livableworld.org/about/meet-the-staff/connor-murray/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://livableworld.org/about/meet-the-staff/connor-murray/</a></p><p><br />Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/chillmore-25283030/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=14977" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Chillmore</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=14977" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Pixabay</a></p>no01:29:3025EP25: Connor Murray: A Sanity Check On Nuclear Warfull<![CDATA[EP34: Ukrainian Ana: The Ukrainian War and the Information Battlefield]]>In this belated episode, I speak with Ukrainian Ana regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine, the role of the United States on the world stage, the personalities of Putin and Trump, and how we should view democracy in the context of war. 
Ana's X account: https://x.com/UkrainianAna
Ana on Piers Morgan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ5pYYve_HY&t=1571s
My Essay: https://jacksezer.substack.com/p/my-thoughts-so-far-on-russia-and?r=27zkbv

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0ec5c922fea235f-64bc-4d27-ac97-de5adb9c509aMon, 17 Feb 2025 17:58:10 GMT<p>In this belated episode, I speak with Ukrainian Ana regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine, the role of the United States on the world stage, the personalities of Putin and Trump, and how we should view democracy in the context of war. <br />Ana's X account: https://x.com/UkrainianAna<br />Ana on Piers Morgan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ5pYYve_HY&amp;t=1571s<br />My Essay: https://jacksezer.substack.com/p/my-thoughts-so-far-on-russia-and?r=27zkbv</p>yes02:08:3734EP34: Ukrainian Ana: The Ukrainian War and the Information Battlefieldfull<![CDATA[EP28: Robin Maher: The Death Penalty]]>In this episode I speak with Robin Maher, the director for the Death Penalty Information Center. We explore the history, ongoing practices, and legal theory behind the death penalty. Support DPI and stay up to date on relevant death penalty information. 
Robin's page: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/about/staff-and-board-of-directors/robin-m-maher-executive-director
DPI: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/
My Substack: https://jacksezer.substack.com/publish/home?utm_source=menu

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/516848862ea88ed0-df98-42e2-a707-095681886135Sat, 05 Oct 2024 19:26:04 GMT<p>In this episode I speak with Robin Maher, the director for the Death Penalty Information Center. We explore the history, ongoing practices, and legal theory behind the death penalty. Support DPI and stay up to date on relevant death penalty information. <br />Robin's page: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/about/staff-and-board-of-directors/robin-m-maher-executive-director<br />DPI: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/<br />My Substack: https://jacksezer.substack.com/publish/home?utm_source=menu</p>no01:14:2028EP28: Robin Maher: The Death Penaltyfull<![CDATA[EP45: Dr. Neil Levy: You Are Not Responsible For Anything (How Luck Runs the World)]]>In this episode, I speak with Dr. Neil Levy about how luck influences nearly everything in our lives. We explore his thesis developed in his work, Hard Luck, and the moral and political implications his arguments have for our lives. 

Dr. Neil Levy's page: https://www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/people/professor-neil-levy

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d95d18fa1393380f-4a4a-419b-a5be-84f772285feaThu, 09 Apr 2026 17:51:08 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Dr. Neil Levy about how luck influences nearly everything in our lives. We explore his thesis developed in his work, <em>Hard Luck</em>, and the moral and political implications his arguments have for our lives. </p><p>Dr. Neil Levy's page: https://www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/people/professor-neil-levy</p>no01:09:5245EP45: Dr. Neil Levy: You Are Not Responsible For Anything (How Luck Runs the World)full<![CDATA[EP46: Political Division is Good (My time with John Cuturilo and the Your Listener Podcast)]]>I was invited onto John Cuturilo's podcast, Your Listener, to speak on some of my gut reactions to the political landscape in America. We avoided (or tried to avoid) specific references to accommodate potential speech law violations. 
Reach John at: https://www.yourlistener.com.au/

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b3315bcc0319f06-9c5c-4ca5-b43d-083a96a6c0f5Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:16:37 GMT<p>I was invited onto John Cuturilo's podcast, Your Listener, to speak on some of my gut reactions to the political landscape in America. We avoided (or tried to avoid) specific references to accommodate potential speech law violations. <br />Reach John at: https://www.yourlistener.com.au/</p>yes01:17:3146EP46: Political Division is Good (My time with John Cuturilo and the Your Listener Podcast)full<![CDATA[EP44: Rafael Holmberg: Psychoanalysis, Philosophy, Existentialism, and You]]>In this episode, I speak with Dr. Rafael Holmberg on the antagonistic relationship between philosophy and psychoanalysis. Although this podcast might be dense for those unfamiliar with the fields explored, it might serve as a useful perspective of the interdisciplinary relationship between philosophy and psychology. We also discuss Holmberg's back and forth with the famous philosopher, Slavoj Zizek. 

Holmberg's Substack: https://substack.com/@rafaelholmberg

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9eaf5ef9fa824bdb-8c12-4a81-9866-9f9d03faa9b8Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:41:28 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Dr. Rafael Holmberg on the antagonistic relationship between philosophy and psychoanalysis. Although this podcast might be dense for those unfamiliar with the fields explored, it might serve as a useful perspective of the interdisciplinary relationship between philosophy and psychology. We also discuss Holmberg's back and forth with the famous philosopher, Slavoj Zizek. </p><p>Holmberg's Substack: https://substack.com/@rafaelholmberg</p>no02:01:0144EP44: Rafael Holmberg: Psychoanalysis, Philosophy, Existentialism, and Youfull<![CDATA[EP42: What Matters? Speaking With an Epicurean (Jonny Thomson)]]>In this episode, I speak with Jonny Thomson, a former Oxford philosophy professor who now hosts PhilosophyMinis on social media and writes for BigThinkers. Jonny is a philosopher interested in an array of topics, particularly Epicureanism. We speak on a variety of topics but morality and meaning in particular. 
Follow Jonny here: https://bigthink.com/people/jonnythomson/

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d56c9a7fd170e623-fd4d-4cc3-b938-78b802eea8a0Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:31:22 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Jonny Thomson, a former Oxford philosophy professor who now hosts PhilosophyMinis on social media and writes for BigThinkers. Jonny is a philosopher interested in an array of topics, particularly Epicureanism. We speak on a variety of topics but morality and meaning in particular. <br />Follow Jonny here: https://bigthink.com/people/jonnythomson/</p>no00:42:5442EP42: What Matters? Speaking With an Epicurean (Jonny Thomson)full<![CDATA[EP43: David Edmonds on Derek Parfit, his life, and normative ethics]]>In this episode I speak with Dr. David Edmonds regarding his biography of Derek Parfit, my philosophical hero. Parfit lived a fascinating life marked by massive success, but also tragedy. We explore these finer points and explore Parfit's approach to ethics. 
David Edmonds' Philosophy Bites: https://philosophybites.com/about/
David Edmonds' profile: https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/research-in-conversation/our-place-world/david-edmonds

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/88e7bf751c8e4f1b-9fe8-46f6-9ad5-5d521c59da14Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:03:29 GMT<p>In this episode I speak with Dr. David Edmonds regarding his biography of Derek Parfit, my philosophical hero. Parfit lived a fascinating life marked by massive success, but also tragedy. We explore these finer points and explore Parfit's approach to ethics. <br />David Edmonds' Philosophy Bites: https://philosophybites.com/about/<br />David Edmonds' profile: https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/research-in-conversation/our-place-world/david-edmonds</p>no01:00:0943EP43: David Edmonds on Derek Parfit, his life, and normative ethicsfull<![CDATA[EP40: Minor Spats(1) w/ Drew Mills fighting about Christian Ethics and Politics]]>I begin a new series, Minor Spats, where I engage with individuals on their beliefs that I find repugnant, undemocratic, or blatantly immoral. In this episode, I speak with Drew Mills, a former political campaign worker and now ideological opponent. 

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/38853733669f1696-563b-4ee8-b82f-4f1bd1e3a11eSun, 27 Jul 2025 20:06:32 GMT<p>I begin a new series, Minor Spats, where I engage with individuals on their beliefs that I find repugnant, undemocratic, or blatantly immoral. In this episode, I speak with Drew Mills, a former political campaign worker and now ideological opponent. </p>yes04:35:3940EP40: Minor Spats(1) w/ Drew Mills fighting about Christian Ethics and Politicsfull<![CDATA[EP38: Inventing the Suicide Pod: Dr. Nitschke and Voluntary Euthanasia]]>In this episode I speak with Dr. Philip Nitschke about his work at Exit International, the Sarco Pod, and the philosophical arguments around voluntary euthanasia. 
You can support and learn more about Exit International here: https://www.exitinternational.net/
Subscribe to my Substack for Free: https://substack.com/@jacksezer

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e004cf8f71a64802-fa64-4c0a-b782-e4e61413af88Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:13:16 GMT<p>In this episode I speak with Dr. Philip Nitschke about his work at Exit International, the Sarco Pod, and the philosophical arguments around voluntary euthanasia. <br />You can support and learn more about Exit International here: https://www.exitinternational.net/<br />Subscribe to my Substack for Free: https://substack.com/@jacksezer</p>no00:57:4738EP38: Inventing the Suicide Pod: Dr. Nitschke and Voluntary Euthanasiafull<![CDATA[EP36: Alec MacGillis: Private Schools, Vouchers, Taxpayer Dollars, and Chaos]]>I speak with Alec MacGillis regarding his recent writing at ProPublica. We discuss private schools, taxpayer dollars, private vouchers, the education system, and more. 
Support Alec MacGillis' writing here: https://www.propublica.org/people/alec-macgillis

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/ace8b9fd047fe1ff-c79f-4fc0-8593-a8afda28335dFri, 16 May 2025 16:36:06 GMT<p>I speak with Alec MacGillis regarding his recent writing at ProPublica. We discuss private schools, taxpayer dollars, private vouchers, the education system, and more. <br />Support Alec MacGillis' writing here: https://www.propublica.org/people/alec-macgillis</p>yes01:00:4336EP36: Alec MacGillis: Private Schools, Vouchers, Taxpayer Dollars, and Chaosfull<![CDATA[EP32: Richard Rothstein- How we can fight current de facto racism: Redlining, taxes, and community]]>In this episode I speak with Richard Rothstein, author of Color of Law and Just Action. We speak about redlining, the history of de facto and de jure racism, and the current effects of institutionalized racism. 
Richard Rothstein: https://www.justactionbook.org/
My Substack: https://jacksezer.substack.com/

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9614d8d75fd8177-68e5-4ba5-971b-e8da535a057fMon, 13 Jan 2025 19:32:27 GMT<p>In this episode I speak with Richard Rothstein, author of <em>Color of Law </em>and <em>Just Action. </em>We speak about redlining, the history of de facto and de jure racism, and the current effects of institutionalized racism. <br />Richard Rothstein: https://www.justactionbook.org/<br />My Substack: https://jacksezer.substack.com/</p>no00:50:5732EP32: Richard Rothstein- How we can fight current de facto racism: Redlining, taxes, and communityfull<![CDATA[EP29: Brian Becker: Martin Heidegger, phenomenology, and religion]]>In this episode I speak with Dr. Brian Becker. We explore Martin Heidegger's Being and Time, his goals and philosophy, and more. We explore Descartes and the self as well as religion. Becker has a youtube channel approaching 10,000 subscribers and we would love to help him reach that goal so click the link and subscribe. 
Brian's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SingularityasSublimity

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/23913e0b412116ad-c28f-40bb-979e-298ca6eb4ddbMon, 28 Oct 2024 13:04:16 GMT<p>In this episode I speak with Dr. Brian Becker. We explore Martin Heidegger's Being and Time, his goals and philosophy, and more. We explore Descartes and the self as well as religion. Becker has a youtube channel approaching 10,000 subscribers and we would love to help him reach that goal so click the link and subscribe. <br />Brian's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SingularityasSublimity</p>no01:33:0729EP29: Brian Becker: Martin Heidegger, phenomenology, and religionfull<![CDATA[EP30: Post Election Debrief with Dr. Michael Lundie]]>In this episode I discuss the results of the 2024 election with Dr. Michael Lundie, the first return guest. We remark on Trump's campaign, the effect it had on others, the political discourse today, and looking forward.

My Substack: https://jacksezer.substack.com/publish/home?utm_source=menu
Keep up with Michael Lundie: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael-Lundie

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/49b0891ce67cb7cb-e761-495f-bbb9-e5d9a7809d10Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:50:25 GMT<p>In this episode I discuss the results of the 2024 election with Dr. Michael Lundie, the first return guest. We remark on Trump's campaign, the effect it had on others, the political discourse today, and looking forward.</p><p>My Substack: https://jacksezer.substack.com/publish/home?utm_source=menu<br />Keep up with Michael Lundie: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael-Lundie</p>yes02:37:1530EP30: Post Election Debrief with Dr. Michael Lundiefull<![CDATA[EP27: Derek Maus: Postmodernism, Philosophy of Literature, Fiction, History, and Politics]]>In this episode I speak with Dr. Derek Maus about Postmodernism, philosophies regarding various aspects of literature, how we read literature, poetic aspects of our political landscape, and other topics. 

Derek's page: https://www.potsdam.edu/about/directory/faculty/mausdc
My Substack: https://jacksezer.substack.com/publish/home?utm_source=menu

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5b971bcaf0a4c84-0df3-494f-93fb-41192ca86e87Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode I speak with Dr. Derek Maus about Postmodernism, philosophies regarding various aspects of literature, how we read literature, poetic aspects of our political landscape, and other topics. </p><p>Derek's page: https://www.potsdam.edu/about/directory/faculty/mausdc<br />My Substack: https://jacksezer.substack.com/publish/home?utm_source=menu</p>yes02:51:3927EP27: Derek Maus: Postmodernism, Philosophy of Literature, Fiction, History, and Politicsfull<![CDATA[EP24: Donald Trump the Martyr]]>I share some thoughts regarding the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, and what this means for the future of our political-sociological landscape.

My Substack: https://jacksezer.substack.com/

Music by Chillmore from Pixabay

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/7dd9199046fd60a9-73b8-423e-a666-4807eef257d8Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:18:13 GMT<p>I share some thoughts regarding the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, and what this means for the future of our political-sociological landscape. </p><p>My Substack: https://jacksezer.substack.com/</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/chillmore-25283030/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=14977" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Chillmore</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=14977" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Pixabay</a></p>no00:21:4524EP24: Donald Trump the Martyrfull<![CDATA[EP 21: PreachersNSneakers (Ben Kirby): Christian wealth and ethics]]>In this episode I speak with Ben Kirby, the founder of Preachers N Sneakers, a social media sensation, podcast host, and controversial figure in the Christian wealth debate. We speak briefly on various subjects related to wealth, inequality, and morality. I was happy to speak with Ben and I urge you to read his book linked here. 

PreachersNSneakers: https://preachersnsneakers.com/

PreachersNSneakers insta: https://www.instagram.com/preachersnsneakers/?hl=en

Intro/Outro Music: Music by Pumpupthemind from Pixabay

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/23d2088275c89c88-3fa4-49d1-b7d3-546555f0e2dbSat, 27 Apr 2024 16:51:16 GMT<p>In this episode I speak with Ben Kirby, the founder of Preachers N Sneakers, a social media sensation, podcast host, and controversial figure in the Christian wealth debate. We speak briefly on various subjects related to wealth, inequality, and morality. I was happy to speak with Ben and I urge you to read his book linked here. </p><p>PreachersNSneakers: <a href="https://preachersnsneakers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://preachersnsneakers.com/</a></p><p>PreachersNSneakers insta: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/preachersnsneakers/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/preachersnsneakers/?hl=en</a></p><p>Intro/Outro Music: Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=201966" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Pumpupthemind</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=201966" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Pixabay</a></p>no01:48:5821EP 21: PreachersNSneakers (Ben Kirby): Christian wealth and ethicsfull<![CDATA[EP 20: Genocide: The Hollow Word]]>In this episode I read my Substack essay, Genocide: The Hollow Word. I speak about Aaron Bushnell and how purpose can be given to his vain death, the value of language and the need to preserve it, and the notion of 'genocide' in Israel/Palestine.

Music by Isaiah Mathew from Pixabay

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a9b4d983523b577-6fa6-4230-8ee3-2f63036498b0Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:58:17 GMT<p>In this episode I read my Substack essay, Genocide: The Hollow Word. I speak about Aaron Bushnell and how purpose can be given to his vain death, the value of language and the need to preserve it, and the notion of 'genocide' in Israel/Palestine. </p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/isaiahmathew-16098064/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=145602" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Isaiah Mathew</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=145602" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Pixabay</a></p>no00:28:2120EP 20: Genocide: The Hollow Wordfull<![CDATA[EP:1 Welcome to Veridical]]>Welcome to Veridical! This is the first episode of the journey that is Veridical. In this episode you will get to know your host Jack Sezer and learn what Veridical is all about.

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb569c5b4b19b9f0-cd6b-4629-a70f-c6218c97a4e3Sat, 02 Jul 2022 14:34:15 GMT<p>Welcome to Veridical! This is the first episode of the journey that is Veridical. In this episode you will get to know your host Jack Sezer and learn what Veridical is all about.</p>no00:14:211EP:1 Welcome to Veridicalfull<![CDATA[EP12: Better Never to Have Been]]>In this episode I walk through David Benatar's Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming Into Existence. I discuss his arguments and philosophical assumptions about human dignity, our quality of life, and why we should have a proper phased out extinction. I always discuss relevant topics such as abortion, infanticide, and rearing children in extreme circumstances. As always, I appreciate your willingness to join me in these book reviews. 

Thank you to the Small World Media team for making this podcast possible. 


Music Credit: "Mike Mineo"
Track Name: "Let Me Be The One"
Music written and performed by: Mike Mineo
• Mike Mineo on YouTube HERE: / themikestage   
• Mike Mineo on Spotify HERE:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IRbV... 
• Mike Mineo on Instagram HERE:  https://instagram.com/themikestage 
• TOURING INFORMATION: https://mikemineo.com
Licence: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Full licence here: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
• Music released by: Chill Out Records https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ 

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e62dc228a796700-878e-402c-95d4-c8c6d1e51dc9Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:17:26 GMT<p>In this episode I walk through David Benatar's <em>Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming Into Existence</em>. I discuss his arguments and philosophical assumptions about human dignity, our quality of life, and why we should have a proper phased out extinction. I always discuss relevant topics such as abortion, infanticide, and rearing children in extreme circumstances. As always, I appreciate your willingness to join me in these book reviews. </p><p>Thank you to the Small World Media team for making this podcast possible. </p><p><br />Music Credit: "Mike Mineo"<br />Track Name: "Let Me Be The One"<br />Music written and performed by: Mike Mineo <br />• Mike Mineo on YouTube HERE:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/themikestage" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> / themikestage  </a>  <br />• Mike Mineo on Spotify HERE:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHJKdnNLWGRzZXZUQlU5a196WHNvdms4THhWQXxBQ3Jtc0tub0o3cWJsUE82N0dqWWdoWndXSHlDQUZzd0FManNFYVdBT3ROMWp4MDJtWC1USGZhdHYyeVhidTRNM0ctWFN4VmItdnpBUnpHeHFPMjFqZFl4VzIxbzh2a3oxWEt2SjlzWDNDaWlheXB1Q1pfelotMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F4IRbV0y9hl8PeikgjrHLGU&amp;v=5MmB-0UY5rA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IRbV...</a>  <br />• Mike Mineo on Instagram HERE:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbF9uZW96OHljS1JrYmVJajFmSV82WnlPVUZRZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsQ0pHSWdocGZhbHhBVDliSVloblc2Um80VTdzaUYwemtzbGFQYTVTX01vZ2s1cHl4RlItallNdFRjQUVnUTM1aFFqdWROY05LT09ENC1QczBRWHpFcm5iX0dUcmJERE15ZjVxTTdLWUx3YjRrd3o4bw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fthemikestage&amp;v=5MmB-0UY5rA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://instagram.com/themikestage</a>  <br />• TOURING INFORMATION: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3d5U0doT3c2X1lRN2xnU2FHQkJNLUprZnNfQXxBQ3Jtc0trNkR5bW9HRTN4SGgzTmJGQTRIbjFIN2VLSjlxQnlVYmhHY1Y3ZnZPQi1sZXc4UUNpOEttZ2lBQXB6WlVOczhEYno3Y3N0ZmlrT21xakVHWGUxQ0xubW5TNWxxZ1pwZWpZNmZEWGg3b1RRRmJSelkxMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmikemineo.com%2F&amp;v=5MmB-0UY5rA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mikemineo.com</a><br />Licence: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)<br />- Full licence here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkd2VnA0dWo4dmZ3TXZ4TzhoeWE5VV9uNGswd3xBQ3Jtc0trZFd6RUo1TjNCWVJkTlhCMTEzdjFTdnlneVZQb3lBWDJqWVNIUlZuTkZ5ZVFJSGNfMWtVb2dXQ0IyZTlSVkJSaUp0WGhTQ3lFM25hTXRkTXNLOFlZZ2NFNTY2RnRLRlUzWl9jVFpZQlg5TVppakl3aw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby-sa%2F4.0%2F&amp;v=5MmB-0UY5rA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...</a><br />• Music released by: Chill Out Records <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUVnSjVKNnFyMTVhcVgwU3dBaUdSTnNfR2ZFZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsXzhpSHhvMnRmTTJkZHI5MkFkeGw4U1JiVmkwQnlBRUpkMExEU0JySTBEZEcwbG5XclZiUnRmY3JrUEp0NWNhT01fRFM3M2hjVk5sc1ZhcU90SjhzbkNic2dHWHhOVmNRVjZXTllIYXdqUGo2VnlGOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Ffh3rEJ&amp;v=5MmB-0UY5rA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ</a> </p>no01:15:3712EP12: Better Never to Have Beenfull<![CDATA[EP31: End of Year Debrief: The Middle East, Donald Trump, and You!]]>I look back at some of the major touch points of this year and the optics of 2025. I discuss normative ethics, applied ethics, just war theory, and Donald Trump. I also discuss Trumpism as an ideology and how to combat it. 
My Substack: https://jacksezer.substack.com/

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/4327e644a1a69444-0d4e-418f-bdb5-aaa9daa98469Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:38:26 GMT<p>I look back at some of the major touch points of this year and the optics of 2025. I discuss normative ethics, applied ethics, just war theory, and Donald Trump. I also discuss Trumpism as an ideology and how to combat it. <br />My Substack: https://jacksezer.substack.com/</p>yes00:50:1431EP31: End of Year Debrief: The Middle East, Donald Trump, and You!full<![CDATA[EP5: Trumpocracy]]>In this episode I cover David Frum’s book: Trumpocracy. Though I concede that Trump is a passed on topic, his identity cult and pseudo-religious clan is here to stay. With Liz Cheney losing the nominations to more Trump puppets, something must be said for the current state of affairs and our future.

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/440a6ae0e8fc6a74-c4b3-4c28-b595-ae4d06622716Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode I cover David Frum’s book: Trumpocracy. Though I concede that Trump is a passed on topic, his identity cult and pseudo-religious clan is here to stay. With Liz Cheney losing the nominations to more Trump puppets, something must be said for the current state of affairs and our future.</p>no00:55:475EP5: Trumpocracyfull<![CDATA[EP48: Aliens, Abductions, and Philosophy with Dr. Michael E. Zimmerman]]>In this episode, I speak with Dr. Michael E. Zimmerman on alien abductions, the philosophy of morality encompassing aliens, anthropocentric views in moral theories, and more. 
Dr. Z's profile: https://www.colorado.edu/philosophy/people/michael-zimmerman
My Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/14b0b1adb614f727-d19a-4f37-956c-e7450a84b7e3Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Dr. Michael E. Zimmerman on alien abductions, the philosophy of morality encompassing aliens, anthropocentric views in moral theories, and more. <br />Dr. Z's profile: https://www.colorado.edu/philosophy/people/michael-zimmerman<br />My Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer</p>yes00:54:2348EP48: Aliens, Abductions, and Philosophy with Dr. Michael E. Zimmermanfull<![CDATA[EP47: The Philosophy of Wonder with Mark Legg]]>In this episode, I speak with Mark Legg about his current research and interests in the philosophy of wonder. We explore the mechanics and functions of phenomenological experiences as well as the implications for social and political life. 
Mark's Substack: https://substack.com/@agapesophia
My Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer
My YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jacksezer9434?si=VDO1t6IQghPUBUR9

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/24a0da4e78e0e4ce-4241-4be5-805b-32f1328377f8Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Mark Legg about his current research and interests in the philosophy of wonder. We explore the mechanics and functions of phenomenological experiences as well as the implications for social and political life. <br />Mark's Substack: https://substack.com/@agapesophia<br />My Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer<br />My YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jacksezer9434?si=VDO1t6IQghPUBUR9</p>yes01:22:2347EP47: The Philosophy of Wonder with Mark Leggfull<![CDATA[EP37: Philosophy and Abortion with Luke Roelofs]]>In this episode I speak with Dr. Luke Roelofs about abortion, identity, continuity, ethics, and politics. 
Support Luke and his work: https://www.lukeroelofs.com/
Subscribe to my Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/65bbbc54d474accf-d9cf-4041-b276-bb9401c7516cMon, 19 May 2025 15:42:18 GMT<p>In this episode I speak with Dr. Luke Roelofs about abortion, identity, continuity, ethics, and politics. <br />Support Luke and his work: https://www.lukeroelofs.com/<br />Subscribe to my Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer</p>no01:31:3337EP37: Philosophy and Abortion with Luke Roelofsfull<![CDATA[EP8: Thoughts for a New Year]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5809455356c68f04-8e9e-4f16-92ee-aab088aa725bSat, 31 Dec 2022 18:14:21 GMTAs 2023 comes around the corner, I want to take some time for sporadic reflections and optimistic ambitions for the coming year. Happy New Year.no00:29:178EP8: Thoughts for a New Yearfull<![CDATA[EP35: Tim Whitaker: What the Heck is Going On With Christian Nationalism]]>In this episode I speak with Tim Whitaker from The New Evangelicals. We talk about the current state of U.S. politics, the rise of Christian Nationalism, Donald Trump, and other topics. Support Tim and TNE below. 
Website: https://www.thenewevangelicals.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewevangelicals/?hl=en

This episode was recorded before the GRACE investigations. Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, Tim demonstrated valuable knowledge and a critical perspective on the topics at hand. Recording this podcast does not bear any connection to the matters of investigation. 

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c30a0841fa65b1c1-2918-45ab-8b49-59dbfb4cf03bMon, 17 Mar 2025 17:26:36 GMT<p>In this episode I speak with Tim Whitaker from The New Evangelicals. We talk about the current state of U.S. politics, the rise of Christian Nationalism, Donald Trump, and other topics. Support Tim and TNE below. <br />Website: https://www.thenewevangelicals.com/<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewevangelicals/?hl=en</p><p>This episode was recorded before the GRACE investigations. Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, Tim demonstrated valuable knowledge and a critical perspective on the topics at hand. Recording this podcast does not bear any connection to the matters of investigation. </p>yes01:08:3235EP35: Tim Whitaker: What the Heck is Going On With Christian Nationalismfull<![CDATA[EP 23: David Kipping: Cool Worlds, Fermi paradox, aliens, NASA, and astrophysics]]>I speak with David Kipping, the host of the very successful Youtube channel, Cool Worlds. We speak on various topics regarding astronomy, aliens, and physics, with an important conversation on the political and economic ramifications on space exploration. Forgive me for my shaky audio in this episode.

Intro/Outro music by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7eb76460be29022-77e0-4ec5-9640-55672e737740Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:44:14 GMT<p>I speak with David Kipping, the host of the very successful Youtube channel, Cool Worlds. We speak on various topics regarding astronomy, aliens, and physics, with an important conversation on the political and economic ramifications on space exploration. Forgive me for my shaky audio in this episode. </p><p>Intro/Outro music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/soulprodmusic-30064790/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=177817" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Oleg Fedak</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=177817" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Pixabay</a></p>yes01:34:5823EP 23: David Kipping: Cool Worlds, Fermi paradox, aliens, NASA, and astrophysicsfull<![CDATA[EP3: The Composure of Hell]]>In this episode I read one of my academic papers for an eschatology class. I felt my glossing over of Hell in the previous episode left this podcast in a precarious position and I did not do the topic justice. For those that care for the inquiry, here is my full findings, and personal opinion on the Composure of Hell. 

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/691dd66af0bbc581-790b-4932-b217-ef1e860d8262Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:06:22 GMT<p>In this episode I read one of my academic papers for an eschatology class. I felt my glossing over of Hell in the previous episode left this podcast in a precarious position and I did not do the topic justice. For those that care for the inquiry, here is my full findings, and personal opinion on the Composure of Hell. </p>no01:24:083EP3: The Composure of Hellfull<![CDATA[EP49: Duncan Pritchard: Can We Really Know Anything (Knowledge, Luck, and Morality)]]>In this episode, I speak with Dr. Duncan Pritchard. We discuss the philosophical debates around knowledge acquisition and knowledge definitions. We explore his book, Epistemic Luck, and how it has shaped the conversation regarding epistemology and morality. 
Duncan's website: https://www.duncanpritchard.org/
My Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3ee2852364d8b77-aec3-4b77-a6c9-d59a33194f66Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:03:50 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Dr. Duncan Pritchard. We discuss the philosophical debates around knowledge acquisition and knowledge definitions. We explore his book, <em>Epistemic Luck</em>, and how it has shaped the conversation regarding epistemology and morality. <br />Duncan's website: https://www.duncanpritchard.org/<br />My Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer</p>no01:12:5649EP49: Duncan Pritchard: Can We Really Know Anything (Knowledge, Luck, and Morality)full<![CDATA[EP4: Homo Deus: A brief History of Tomorrow]]>In this episode we explore the foreshadowed reality of our future with Yuval Noah Harari's book: Homo Deus: A brief History of Tomorrow. This book is a very turbulent venture through our history as homo sapiens, and challenges the reader to ponder how they want the future to look in the age of technology. The new age of technology is at our doorstep, and it is not going anywhere, we must embrace it but also learn how to ethically handle all the new power. Yuval believes that humans will replace God and achieve the status of divinity, his hypothesis is supported greatly throughout the book, though there are areas to challenge it. This book is one of the most powerful reads I have ever consumed, and I encourage everyone to buy the book! 

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/98a102e963eeda6e-349c-4dc3-9c92-c9d1f477ce48Wed, 03 Aug 2022 23:52:30 GMT<p>In this episode we explore the foreshadowed reality of our future with Yuval Noah Harari's book: Homo Deus: A brief History of Tomorrow. This book is a very turbulent venture through our history as homo sapiens, and challenges the reader to ponder how they want the future to look in the age of technology. The new age of technology is at our doorstep, and it is not going anywhere, we must embrace it but also learn how to ethically handle all the new power. Yuval believes that humans will replace God and achieve the status of divinity, his hypothesis is supported greatly throughout the book, though there are areas to challenge it. This book is one of the most powerful reads I have ever consumed, and I encourage everyone to buy the book! </p>no01:52:444EP4: Homo Deus: A brief History of Tomorrowfull<![CDATA[EP19: Dr. David Patterson: Judaism, Nazism, The Holocaust, Terrorism, and Islam]]>In this episode I speak with Dr. David Patterson about the Jewish faith, the history of anti-semitism, the Nazis, and the moral relativism surrounding the conflict in Israel. Dr. David Patterson is well read on the subject and is an esteemed academic in the sector of Jewish studies. We reveal the linkage of ancient anti-semitism to the nazis and then to modern day terrorist sympathies. I hope to have more conversations like this and am grateful for the opportunity to learn. 

Here are links relevant to the episode

https://isgap.org/

https://amchainitiative.org/

https://support.memri.org/site/SSurvey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=1620

Dr. David Patterson's page: https://profiles.utdallas.edu/david.patterson

My Instagram: Brilly_jack

As always, a huge thank you to the SmallWorld team!
Intro/Outro Credit: Music by Artem Hramushkin from Pixabay

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc182d46516e7584-0c50-404f-abe4-80684ad05eefWed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode I speak with Dr. David Patterson about the Jewish faith, the history of anti-semitism, the Nazis, and the moral relativism surrounding the conflict in Israel. Dr. David Patterson is well read on the subject and is an esteemed academic in the sector of Jewish studies. We reveal the linkage of ancient anti-semitism to the nazis and then to modern day terrorist sympathies. I hope to have more conversations like this and am grateful for the opportunity to learn. </p><p>Here are links relevant to the episode</p><p><a href="https://isgap.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://isgap.org/</a></p><p><a href="https://amchainitiative.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://amchainitiative.org/</a></p><p><a href="https://support.memri.org/site/SSurvey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&amp;SURVEY_ID=1620" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://support.memri.org/site/SSurvey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&amp;SURVEY_ID=1620</a></p><p>Dr. David Patterson's page: <a href="https://profiles.utdallas.edu/david.patterson" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://profiles.utdallas.edu/david.patterson</a></p><p>My Instagram: Brilly_jack</p><p>As always, a huge thank you to the SmallWorld team!<br />Intro/Outro Credit: Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/magiksolo-29264138/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=170727" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Artem Hramushkin</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=170727" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Pixabay</a></p>no01:52:3819EP19: Dr. David Patterson: Judaism, Nazism, The Holocaust, Terrorism, and Islamfull<![CDATA[EP9: All Quiet on the Western Front]]>In this episode, I discuss both the World War 1 2022 film and the 1928 novel, All Quiet On The Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque, a former World War 1 veteran. In light of the Oscar season and the 8 nominations this film racked up, I want to make the case for why this movie deserves an Oscar and why this should be required reading at some point in the education system. This movie is my second favorite movie of all time only falling short of Nolan's Interstellar. 
For updates, follow my Instagram @brilly_jack

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cfb6f02db3881cc-4d8e-4b0a-b168-0976d5bc99d6Tue, 31 Jan 2023 03:50:46 GMT<p>In this episode, I discuss both the World War 1 2022 film and the 1928 novel, All Quiet On The Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque, a former World War 1 veteran. In light of the Oscar season and the 8 nominations this film racked up, I want to make the case for why this movie deserves an Oscar and why this should be required reading at some point in the education system. This movie is my second favorite movie of all time only falling short of Nolan's Interstellar. <br />For updates, follow my Instagram @brilly_jack</p>no01:07:209EP9: All Quiet on the Western Frontfull<![CDATA[EP10: Jesus and John Wayne]]>In this episode I cover Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristen Kobes Du Mez This book covers the history and attempts to answer the question of 'How did we get here'? Doing a historical unearthing of the relationship between evangelical culture to far right politics. How can we prevent this from occurring again? By learning this history and looking for repeating signs in the culture today. 
Instagram: Brilly_Jack

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2f6781a0764f031-6acf-4da5-90c8-17f0b8686355Mon, 08 May 2023 16:01:12 GMT<p>In this episode I cover Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristen Kobes Du Mez This book covers the history and attempts to answer the question of 'How did we get here'? Doing a historical unearthing of the relationship between evangelical culture to far right politics. How can we prevent this from occurring again? By learning this history and looking for repeating signs in the culture today. <br />Instagram: Brilly_Jack</p>yes01:31:2710EP10: Jesus and John Waynefull<![CDATA[EP17: Dr. Michael Lundie: Identity Politics, Confirmation Bias, Metacognitive Sensitivity, and Belief]]>Bio: In this episode I interview Dr. Michael Lundie. We discuss various philosophical and political topics, attempting to find valuable and practical solutions to our current political divide. Michael provides us with tangible avenues to navigating our political landscape and shares thoughts on religion and free will. As always, thank you to the wonderful men at SmallWorld Media for making Veridical possible. 

Michaels Instagram: @warrior_poet_bjj

Productive Politics: https://www.youtube.com/@ProductivePolitics

Braver Angels: https://braverangels.org/

Music by Pumpupthemind from Pixabay

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6d30cca596c0df1-e7e2-43cd-a825-f22566a37091Sat, 17 Feb 2024 19:48:02 GMT<p>Bio: In this episode I interview Dr. Michael Lundie. We discuss various philosophical and political topics, attempting to find valuable and practical solutions to our current political divide. Michael provides us with tangible avenues to navigating our political landscape and shares thoughts on religion and free will. As always, thank you to the wonderful men at SmallWorld Media for making Veridical possible. </p><p>Michaels Instagram: @warrior_poet_bjj</p><p>Productive Politics: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ProductivePolitics" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@ProductivePolitics</a></p><p>Braver Angels: <a href="https://braverangels.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://braverangels.org/</a></p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=168895" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Pumpupthemind</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=168895" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Pixabay</a></p>no01:46:1617EP17: Dr. Michael Lundie: Identity Politics, Confirmation Bias, Metacognitive Sensitivity, and Belieffull