Ethically Speaking

Series produced by Dean Ritz

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Weekly exploration of real world ethics

On-going weekly production for Montana Public Radio. Each episode is built around a particular ethical question, listener comments are noted, and then the comments of two ethicists are added.

The show's purpose is to stimulate a greater awareness of ethical theory and its usefulness for individuals seeking to live and promote positive ethical values.

Shows are tied to a particular date for broadcast. This is necessary because we collect anonymous comments on the how's website and incorporate them into the how.

Each new episode will be made available on Wednesday evening. Broadcasts should be scheduled between Thursday and Sunday of each week.

We cease taking comments for the then-current topic on Wednesday, early AM.


70 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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Parting words in our final show.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: May 24, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Who are we if we live in multiple ethical worlds?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: May 24, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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What's the story when the government impersonates a journalist?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: May 16, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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What is the relationship between doing and becoming?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 25, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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When is a gift philanthropy, and when is it coercion?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 19, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Some medical professionals get caught in the middle.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 06, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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How can we overcome making ethical exceptions for ourself?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 05, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2

  • Added: Mar 21, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2

  • Added: Mar 21, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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When is taking a photograph not just taking a photograph?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 15, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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How karma plays into ethical judgment.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 08, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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What are realistic expecations for professional advice?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 19, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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What makes some spying ethical, and other spying not.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 18, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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If you must break the law, do so when no one is watching.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 15, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2

  • Added: Feb 08, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 4

  • Added: Feb 01, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 3

  • Added: Jan 20, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 3

  • Added: Jan 18, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Is enforcing American standards about not buying positive news coverage a form of cultural imperalism?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 11, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2

  • Added: Jan 04, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2