The Truth About Bullshit

The Truth About Bullshit

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Named for the famous philosophy treatise by the late Harry Frankfurt, The Truth About Bullshit podcast seeks to illuminate our world and the pressing issues therein by calling out ‘bullshit’ – a misrepresentation of truth – in all its forms. We’re excited to introduce a short series of interviews with experts on fields ranging from AI to business, to politics.

Money Beyond Borders with Barry Eichengreen

April 13, 2026

Money Beyond Borders

Barry Eichengreen
Hosted by Caleb Zakarin

Doubts about the international dominance of the dollar are only growing amid worries about tariffs, political dysfunction, and fraying international a…

Bryan Caplan's Case Against Education

March 6, 2026

The Case Against Education

Bryan Caplan
Hosted by Caleb Zakarin

Today I’m speaking with economist Bryan Caplan about education and bullshit, with a particular focus on his book, The Case Against Education: Why the …

On Democracy and Bullshit with Hélène Landemore

November 18, 2025

On Democracy and Bullshit

Hélène Landemore
Hosted by Caleb Zakarin

Today I’m speaking with Hélène Landemore, Professor of Political Science at Yale University, about Democracy and Bullshit, with a special focus on her…

On Bullshit in AI

July 31, 2025

On Bullshit in AI

Arvind Narayanan
Hosted by Caleb Zakarin

Today we’re continuing our series on Harry Frankfurt’s seminal work, On Bullshit. I have the privilege to speak with Arvind Narayanan co-author of the…

On Bullshit in Politics

July 12, 2025

On Bullshit in Politics

Michael Patrick Lynch
Hosted by Caleb Zakarin

Today we’re continuing our series on philosopher Harry Frankfurt’s seminal work, On Bullshit. Our guest is Michael Patrick Lynch, Provost Professor of…

The Truth About Bullshit: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary Edition of On Bullshit with Pamela Hieronymi

June 23, 2025

The Truth About Bullshit

Pamela Hieronymi
Hosted by Caleb Zakarin

Today I’m thrilled to launch a brand new series for the Princeton UP Ideas Podcast. 20 years ago, Princeton University Press published a short volume…