The Gray Area with Sean Illing

The Gray Area with Sean Illing
The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world

Podcast Contacts

Name Email Title Social Profiles Location Gender
Sean Illing Host New Orleans, LA, United States Male

Podcast Details

Podcast
Latest Episode Date
2025-12-22 01:00:00
Episodes
754
Since
Jun 2021
Avg. Episode length
41 mins
Estimated listeners
701.3K / month
Has Sponsor
Apple Rating
4
Apple Review
10457 (United States)
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Facebook
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Has Guest
Yes
Podcast Network
Vox Media Podcast Network
Location
United States
Audience Type
Educators, Mental Health Advocates, Political Analysts, Cultural Critics, Sociologists, Entrepreneurs
Beats
Philosophy, Intellectual, VOX

Guest List

Guest Name Profession Occupation Episode Episode Date
Oren Cass Chief Economist chief economist and founder of American Compass A right-wing economist makes his case Jun 09, 2025
Sebastian Junger Journalist journalist and author What "near death" feels like Jun 02, 2025
Erica Benner Political Philosopher political philosopher, historian, and author Machiavelli on how democracies die May 26, 2025
Rutger Bregman Historian historian and author Do you have moral ambition? May 12, 2025
Leor Zmigrod Political Psychologist political psychologist and neuroscientist The science of ideology May 05, 2025
Frances E. Lee Professor professor of politics and public affairs A new analysis of the pandemic Apr 28, 2025
Kieran Setiya Philosopher author Halfway there: a philosopher’s guide to midlife crises Apr 21, 2025
Erica Benner Political Philosopher political philosopher, historian, and author Machiavelli on how democracies die May 26, 2025
Rutger Bregman Historian historian and author Do you have moral ambition? May 12, 2025
Frances E. Lee Professor professor of politics and public affairs A new analysis of the pandemic Apr 28, 2025