Hi-Phi Nation
Barry Lam
Philosophers and critics discuss ethics and culture in unexpected contexts, from zombies to gig work.
Why we picked this
We picked Hi-Phi Nation because it treats philosophy as a form of investigative reporting. Host Barry Lam leaves the studio to find real people living through moral puzzles, from military academy dismissals to gene-splicing laboratories. The result is an anthology that refuses abstract hypotheticals in favor of grounded, reported narratives. Each season builds a rigorous case for why ethical frameworks matter in daily life. Subscribe to the feed for long-form storytelling that tests philosophy against reality.
Recent episodes
Announcing Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Gorsuch
May 13, 202611 min
Rise of the Music Machines
May 16, 202350 min
Effective Altruism and its Critics
May 9, 202358 min
The Problem with Gig Work
May 2, 202351 min
Love in the Time of Replika
Apr 25, 202350 min
Living in a Zoopolis
Apr 18, 202344 min
The Digital Future of Grief
Apr 11, 202352 min
Season 6 Trailer
Apr 4, 20231 min
Cannibals
Feb 12, 202232 min
Zombies
Jan 22, 202232 min
Vampires
Jan 8, 202236 min
Memorials
Dec 18, 202148 min
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