Philosophy Talk Launched Series on Jewish Thinkers
The eight-part podcast series produced by KALW began with an episode focused on Maimonides.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Judaism
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Listeners can now explore the lives of eight notable Jewish intellectuals through a new audio series from the San Francisco-based program Philosophy Talk. The production, created in partnership with Common Era, seeks to draw out universal messages from historical philosophical works.
Why it matters
By applying the Jewish tradition of debate and investigation to these historical figures, the series intends to highlight insights that remain applicable to modern life. The program aims to make complex intellectual history accessible by focusing on the ideas of thinkers who have influenced broader humanity.
The new series comprises eight episodes, expanding on a library that already contains 600 total episodes. Maimonides, the focus of the inaugural episode, is known for his 14-volume legal code.
The players
Josh Landy
He is a professor at Stanford University who hosts the Philosophy Talk podcast.
KALW
This San Francisco radio station serves as the production house for Philosophy Talk.
Common Era
This organization partnered with the radio station to produce the eight-part series.
The details
Hosted by Stanford University professor Josh Landy, each episode features deep dives into a specific philosopher through conversations with guest co-hosts and scholars. Following the Maimonides debut, the series will continue with upcoming segments on Baruch Spinoza, Martin Buber, Franz Kafka, Rabbi Nachman, Viktor Frankl, Daniel Kahneman, and Rosa Luxemburg. Listeners can follow the series in the weeks ahead to hear these experts explore the intersection of ancient traditions and modern inquiry.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: The series was officially announced.
Weeks ahead: New episodes will be released.
Across the Bay
This new series follows the format established by the 600-episode archive of the Philosophy Talk podcast. It extends that body of work by applying the show's existing model of critical inquiry to a focused study of Jewish intellectual history.
You can listen to the ongoing series on the Philosophy Talk podcast platform starting now. Check the feed in the coming weeks for new episodes covering thinkers like Spinoza and Kafka.
The takeaway
The series demonstrates how classical philosophical inquiry remains relevant to universal human questions. Listeners should monitor the program's feed for the upcoming release dates of the remaining seven episodes.
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