For today’s episode, we look to the future with an eye to politics, tech, society, and humanity. First, Greg Palast stops by the studio as part of his three-day visit to Madison for the 18th annual Fighting Bob Fest. He outlines his opposition to siting F-35 jets in Madison—or anywhere—and briefly talks Trump, 2020, and […]
Media after the Midterms: Journalism Ethics in a Contentious Age
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Three panelists with expertise in media, political reporting and the news industry will engage in a public discussion about journalism ethics and the special challenges of covering politics in highly polarized times. The panelists are: • David Folkenflik is the New York City-based media correspondent for NPR News and […]
Senate Doesn’t Confirm Elections, Ethics Board Leaders
The Senate voted not to confirm the leaders of the elections and elections commissions — Mike Haas and Brian Bell. But it’s not entirely clear if that means the two men are out of a job. The DOJ report recommended disciplinary action for some of the Government Accountability Board workers, who they consider responsible for […]
Facing Obstacles to Organ Transplants
For terminally ill patients, often one of the last willful acts of good that can be performed is the donation of organs to save others’ lives. But a complex intersection of time constraints, ethical standards, and legal definitions can sometimes make it difficult to achieve a successful transplantation.
Animal Rights
Have you considered the ethical and moral standings of our interactions with animals? Tune in for this APA to learn more about this topic!
