Walter J. Ong
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Walter J. Ong has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Ezra Klein Show (Dec 2025).
Walter Jackson Ong, was an American Jesuit priest, professor of English literature, cultural and religious historian, and philosopher. His major interest was in exploring how the transition from orality to literacy influenced culture and changed human consciousness. In 1978 he served as elected president of the Modern Language Association.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show |
| Role | Scholar of orality and literacy; Jesuit priest; Professor of English |
| Affiliation | Saint Louis University (emeritus) |
Who talks about Walter J. Ong on podcasts?
Ezra Klein brought up Walter J. Ong; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show.
What is Walter J. Ong mentioned alongside?
Walter J. Ong is most often mentioned alongside Bloomberg, Cisco and Flexport.
Mentioned together: Bloomberg, Cisco, Flexport, Google LLC, Donald Trump, No Sense of Place, The Digital Reversal, Standard Chartered, Jeffrey – Pagano, Joe, JPMorgan