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Thinking in the Midst
Hosted by Cara Furman · education · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Philosophers of education talk about how their research can inform educational policy and teacher practice around current issues in the field. The goal of the podcast is to think with topics in conversation. Guests do not represent the hosts nor the Philosophy of Education Society. Guest and topic interest form here: https://forms.gle/nvj3J2WvR3q3JQdf9
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What is Thinking in the Midst about?
Philosophers of education talk about how their research can inform educational policy and teacher practice around current issues in the field. The goal of the podcast is to think with topics in conversation. Guests do not represent the hosts nor the Philosophy of Education Society.
Who hosts Thinking in the Midst?
Thinking in the Midst is hosted by Cara Furman. The show has published 95 episodes to date.
What has Thinking in the Midst covered recently?
Recent episodes include "On Young Adults, Adolescents, and Democracy" (28 September 2026, 58 minutes), "On Care, Leadership, and Racial Justice" (10 August 2026, 76 minutes), and "On Psychedelics and Learning" (31 July 2026, 59 minutes).
How often does Thinking in the Midst publish?
Thinking in the Midst publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 95 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Thinking in the Midst?
Booking probability for Thinking in the Midst is 49%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Thinking in the Midst requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Thinking in the Midst's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Thinking in the Midst?
The strongest fits for Thinking in the Midst are Universities & Colleges and Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Thinking in the Midst has an education audience.
About the host
Cara Furman hosts Thinking in the Midst, an education podcast with 95 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #10
On Care, Leadership, and Racial Justice
Aug 10, 20261h 16mS3Osly Flores, Michael Gunzenhauser, Rosa Rivera-McCutchen sat down to talk with Cara about care, leadership, and racial justice. They highlighted that care occurs within contexts and systems. To care demands racial...
Episode #9
On Psychedelics and Learning
Jul 31, 202659 minS3David Blacker sat down to talk with Cara about psychedelics and learning. They highlighted that care occurs within contexts and systems. He moved between specifics about psychedelics, a wider discussion of learning...
Episode #8
On Troubling Curriculum and Justice
Jul 15, 20261h 8mS3Tadashi Dozono, Alex Armonda, and Andrew Thompson sat down to talk with Cara about Troubling Curriculum and Justice. They discussed curriculum development and modification, attention to students, interruption and...
Episode #6
Teaching is Inquiry as Teacher Induction
Jul 9, 202635 minS3Allison Lam sat down to talk with Cara about teaching is inquiry. She explained how inquiry orients her teaching and how it helps her follow the child, incorporate movement, and be flexible in her lessons.
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Episode #5
Teaching is Inquiry
Jun 15, 202659 minS3Cindy Ballenger and Kristi Cameron sat down to talk with Cara about teaching is inquiry. They explained why inquiry is necessary for teachers to do well by children with numerous examples. They also articulated why...
- Jun 4, 202653 minS3
Fran Agnone, Joy Dangora Erickson, and Ilya Zrudlo sat down to talk with Cara about youth development outside of school and in non formal spaces. Working in and studying youth development in community organizations...
Episode #3
On Teaching as an Artist
May 12, 20261h 1mS3Adele Bruni Ashley, Meg Davis Roberts, and Susan Verducci sat down to talk with Cara about the teacher teacher as an artist. They focus on the teacher as an artist – both artfully teaching and bringing other creative...
Thinking in the Midst
On Autonomy and Teaching
Apr 30, 202658 minAlexandra Chang, Frank Marino, and PJ Nelson sat down to talk with Cara about the importance of teacher autonomy. They highlighted that autonomy is relational and teacher autonomy requires work with others. They also...
Episode #1
On AI and Human Flourishing
Apr 13, 202657 minS3Danielle Layne, Eli Kramer, and Philip Seyfried sat down to talk with Cara about caring for the human self, artificial intelligence, and how to harness and grow AI to support human flourishing. For more from Danielle...
- Mar 30, 202659 minS2
Ginger Barnhart and Lauren Links sat down to talk with Cara about cultivating and sustaining graduate student communities and graduate students, finding and creating place together, and so much more. A special thank you...
- Mar 20, 20261h 13mS2
Kathleen Knight-Abowitz gives the Presidential Address, the Value of Local Control: Place and Educational Governance delivered at the Philosophy of Education Society Annual meeting. This session is introduced by Sarah...
- Mar 4, 202655 minS2
Kathleen Knight Abowitz and Danny Mamlok sat down to talk with Cara about the upcoming Philosophy of Education Society conference themed on To Be Rooted in Place, Education, and Ethics. They shared insights into their...
Episode #8
On Teaching Amidst Strong Divides
Feb 25, 202658 minS2Michael Hand and Quentin Wheeler-Bell sat down to talk with Cara about teaching amidst strong divides. My guests discussed and debated how to address partisan leanings in the classroom, how to ethically support a range...
Episode #7
On Gardening with Indigenous Feminisms
Feb 12, 202650 minS2Jessica Fremland , Kali Simmons, Kat Milligan-McClellan, Mishuana Goeman, and Sandy Grande join Cara to talk about indigenous feminists philosophy, why gardening is a rich and fertile metaphor for their work, and...
Episode #6
On Philosophers, Schools, and Democracy
Jan 29, 202653 minS2Gert and Michele join Cara to talk about philosophers, schools, and education. They ask us to consider what matters? The role of schools as places of inquiry? And how these and many more questions effect schools...
- Jan 21, 20261 hourS2
Anmarie Paul, Diane Schnoor, and Myra Hernandez join Cara to talk about belonging, place, and children's literature. To learn more about Behind the Book check out: https://www.behindthebook.org/ To learn more about Dr...
Episode #4
On School as Place
Dec 15, 20251h 3mS2Philip Francis, Tom Van Winkle, and Rachel Seher join Cara to talk about place as school and what it means to build a relationship with places and the people in them. Seguinland Institute is currently accepting...
- Nov 6, 20251 hourS2
Gil Burgh and Mara Tieken sat down to talk with Cara about what place-responsive and place based education could be. They contrasted this with schools where learning is removed from the environment, and schools that...
Episode #2
On Youth Sports and Democracy
Oct 16, 20251h 7mS2Emmalee Forristall, Kathy Hytten, and Kurt Stemhagen sat down to talk with Cara about youth sports and democracy. They explained how practices from cell phones in the locker room, financial accessibility, and whether...
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Andrew Thompson
international journalist & political-risk analyst, Narooma Golf Club
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Gert Biesta
Professor of educational theory and pedagogy, Centre for Public Education and Pedagogy, Maynooth University
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Mara Tieken
professor of education, Bates College
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Brad Rowe
Director of Diesel Technology at Northwest’s Concourse in Batesville, Northwest Mississippi Community College
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