Best Ruth and Kristin Podcasts (2025)

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Borealis Mix X Vers Libre: KADAPAT 31:27

1d ago31:27

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A fantastic mix by KADAPAT – an experimental gamelan project consisting of Yogi and Barga, based on Bali in Indonesia, made for Borealis – a festival for experimental music in Bergen, Norway and community radio station Vers Libre. Indonesian duo KADAPAT is characterised by their hybrid identities between the balinese traditions and legends, the tec…

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Season 4, Episode 7: Hedwig Dohm's feminist philosophy: Interview with Katie Brennan 40:53

16d ago40:53

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In this episode, Jacinta speaks with Dr Katie Brennan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Salve Regina University, about the 19th-century German feminist philosopher Hedwig Dohm. Brennan speaks about Dohm’s diverse philosophical modes, from salon-hosting to political essays to novellas, and how her participation in the urgent and burgeoning femin…

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Season 4, Episode 6: Sophie de Grouchy's Moral Philosophy: Interview with Getty Lustila 36:41

2M ago36:41

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Welcome to this episode of the podcast. Today, we’re discussing the work of Sophie de Grouchy, an 18th and early 19th century philosopher whose contributions to moral and political thought have often been overlooked. Best known for her translation of Adam Smith’s The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Grouchy didn’t just translate—she developed her own id…

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Introduction to Nara by Tze Yeung Ho 16:47

2M ago16:47

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Composer Tze Yeung Ho gives an insight in to the story, motivation and process of the making of his new opera Nara – imperial decline, belonging, and composing in a «third space» all feature in this behind the scenes conversation with artistic director Peter Meanwell. Nara premieres 12th March 2025, at Borealis – a festival for experimental music i…

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Season 4, Episode 5: Literature and moral philosophy: Interview with Lauren Kopajtic 40:09

4M ago40:09

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In this episode, we are happy to welcome Lauren Kopajtic, whose work explores the profound connection between literature and moral philosophy. Lauren shares her insights into how novels and plays—from the works of Joanna Baillie to Jane Austen—stimulate moral imagination and contribute to moral education. Together, we discuss key ideas like “sympat…

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Season 4, Episode 4: Catharine Trotter Cockburn's Moral Philosophy: Interview with Ruth Boeker 39:04

6M ago39:04

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In this interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ruth Boeker, a leading scholar in early modern philosophy, focusing on the often-overlooked contributions of women philosophers. The discussion centers around Catharine Trotter Cockburn, an influential moral philosopher from the early modern period. Dr. Boeker will introduce us to Cockbur…

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Season 4, Episode 3: Ottobah Cugoano's 'Thoughts and Sentiments': Interview with Aminah Hasan-Birdwell 43:42

7M ago43:42

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In this episode Jacinta speaks with Aminah Hassan-Birdwell, Assistant Professor in Philosophy at Emory University, about 18th Century Fante-British abolitionist and philosopher Ottobah Cugoano. We focus on his essay "Thoughts and Sentiments on the Evil and Wicked Traffic of the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species," discussing its broad-spanni…

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Season 4, Episode 2: Catharine Macaulay's philosophy of education: Interview with Elena Gordon 45:20

9M ago45:20

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In this episode, Dr. Elena Gordon, a postdoctoral researcher at McGill University, delves into the overlooked yet significant contributions of Catharine Macaulay to the philosophy of education. We explore Macaulay’s dual role as a historian and philosopher, her views on reason, sympathy, and the relationship between humans and animals, as well as h…

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Dog Day Afternoon 1:09:53

11M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

This week we are sharing another one of our earlier podcasting attempts. As our listeners know by now, we love movies! This episode we discuss the 1970's film Dog Day Afternoon. The movie was based on a true story, so we did our research and sprinkle in some facts along with our movie discussion.By Kristine and Jen

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Dr. Ruth and Neighborhood Disputes 58:39

11M ago58:39

58:39

This week we discuss a question from Dr. Ruth's column and Dear Generation X asks our listeners for advice.By Kristine and Jen

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Mom's, Men, and Weed 42:14

11M ago42:14

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On this episode of Dear Generation X, we find another reason men shouldn't write advice columns. We also discuss another listener question and give our 2 cents on an Am I the Asshole post.By Kristine and Jen

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Bonus Episode - Metal Lords 1:02:58

12M ago1:02:58

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Take a listen to one of our earliest attempts at podcasting. When we first started recording, we thought we might want to be movie critics. This episode is a review of the movie Metal Lords, a 2022 Netflix film. Spoiler alert, we discuss the entire movie, including the ending. Please be kind as we were just learning how to use our equipment and edi…

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Dear Generation X Season 2 Episode 5 28:09

12M ago28:09

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This episode we revisit a Dear Abby column from the mid-1950's and a couple of current Miss Manners reader questions. We discuss bad boys, dementia, and a few other interesting topics.By Kristine and Jen

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Procrastination and Rick Rack 30:18

1y ago30:18

30:18

On this episode we discuss a new column Jen discovered that gives advice straight from the horse's mouth. We also mull over the finer points of procrastination and why we do it. As always, we throw in a few stories from our childhoods that are too cringy to miss.By Kristine and Jen

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Season 4, Episode 1: Germaine de Staël's life and philosophy: Interview with Kristin Gjesdal 1:01:41

1y ago1:01:41

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In this episode, Jacinta Shrimpton talks with Kristin Gjesdal, Professor of Philosophy at Temple University in Philadelphia. They discuss the 19th century philosopher Germaine de Staël's account of the passions, her abolitionism, and the existentialist themes that run through her work.By Extending New Narratives in the History of Philosophy

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Dear Generation X S2 Episode 3 53:14

1y ago53:14

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This week we read another listener letter from a young mother feeling pressured to adhere to gentle parenting methods. Our advice includes stories from raising our own children and discussing out of date parenting methods. As always, we have a few laughs along the way.By Kristine and Jen

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Dear Generation X S2 Episode 2 45:02

1y ago45:02

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This week we discuss a question we received from a listener that involves money loaned to a family member and not repaid. We also talk about the best advice we have ever received and actually taken.By Kristine and Jen

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Dear Generation X S2 Episode 1 1:12:48

1y ago1:12:48

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On our first episode of Season 2 we dive into a listener question. Desperately Seeking Susan (or anyone who wants to work) submitted a question specifically for Jennifer. They are both in the Human Resources field and find it difficult to find qualified employees that want to work more than a few weeks. We also discuss some of the craziest excuses …

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Dear Generation X Season 1 Finale 25:35

1y ago25:35

25:35

As we wrap up season 1 of Dear Generation X, we discuss a controversial Ann Landers column and discover what men would say if they wrote advice columns.By Kristine and Jen

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Dear Generation X Episode 6 39:53

1y ago39:53

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This week we discover another advice columnist from the 1920's, Princess Mysteria. She got her start on the Vaudeville circuit as a mind reader and parlayed her act into a progressive advice column for the Chicago Defender in 1921. Her column tackled topics that no other newspaper would publish a century ago.…

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Dear Generation X Episode 5 39:08

1y ago39:08

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This week we delve a bit deeper into the columnist Dorothy Dix from the 1930's. We are surprised once again at the stark differences and yet similarities between now and a hundred years ago.By Kristine and Jen

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Dear Generation X Episode 4 41:26

1y ago41:26

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This week we discover a little-known advice columnist from the early 1900's, Dorothy Dix. We also revisit questions sent to Hints from Heloise and Dr. Wallace.By Kristine and Jen

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Dear Generation X Episode 3 46:08

1y ago46:08

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This week we revisit a few Ann Landers letters, one from a famous rock and roll artist. We discuss how things have changed over the years and yet how some problems transcend the generations.By Kristine and Jen

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Dear Generation X Episode 2 47:59

1y ago47:59

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On this week's episode we revisit letters sent to Miss Manners and discuss fundraiser and benefit etiquette. We also discuss a Reddit post that you have to hear to believe!By Kristine and Jen

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Dear Generation X Episode 1 36:33

1y ago36:33

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In this episode, we take a look at some advice columns from the 1950's. You may be surprised by some of the questions asked from that era.By Kristine and Jen

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Intro Episode 56:06

1y ago56:06

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In this introduction to podcast co-hosts Jen and Kristine, you will learn more about them and why they started Dear GenerationX.By Kristine and Jen

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Chinese Cosmopolitanism: Interview with Shuchen Xiang 34:45

1+ y ago34:45

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In this episode, Haley speaks with Shuchen Xiang, professor of philosophy at Xidian University, about her new book, “Chinese Cosmopolitanism: The History and Philosophy of an Idea”. In discussing the book, we talk about historical Chinese accounts of a metaphysics of harmony, and how that metaphysics of harmony informs thinking about social identit…