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
Pool Party (es#72)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What might distinguish two similarly generous acts?

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  • Added: Jul 10, 2004
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Vegetarian for Dinner (es#73)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What they don't know, won't hurt them... or will it?

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  • Added: Aug 04, 2004
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Gossip (#74)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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When is it unethical to talk about other people?

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  • Added: Aug 10, 2004
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Steroid Olympics
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Why not create the Steroid Olympics and return fairness to athletic competitions?

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  • Added: Aug 26, 2004
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caring for Aging Parents (ES#100)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Do we have an obligation to care for our aging parents as we do our children?

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  • Added: Mar 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Protecting College Students' Tender Parts (ES#101)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Conservative students allege that liberal bias on college compuses offends their intellectual sensitivities.

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  • Added: Mar 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Toxic Workplace (es#102)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What can you do to make an emotionally toxic workplace better?

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  • Added: Mar 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
How to treat a service dog (es#103)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Don't you want to just hug a service dog? Pet it? Give it treats? Well, don't! Here's why.

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  • Added: Mar 15, 2005
  • Length: 01:05
  • Purchases: 1
Nose to Nose in a Restaurant (es#104)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What should you do when bottle of cologne is seated at the table next to you?

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  • Added: Mar 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Equal Rights and Same Sex Marriage (es#105)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Why is marriage like voting? Because they have both been the subject of "legal" governmental discrimination.

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  • Added: Mar 16, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Virtual Classrooms (ES#106)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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How is it that by not knowing people in person you end up knowing their person really well?

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  • Added: Mar 22, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Honor and Kill Your Parents (es#107)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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How do the differences between principles and practices influence our perception of right and wrong?

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  • Added: Mar 30, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
[Insert Racist Comment Here] (#108)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Do we have an ethical obligation to respond to offensive speech? How about, just to listen to it?

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  • Added: Apr 16, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
The job of an Ombudsman (#109)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What's the difference between being an agent versus an advocate?

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  • Added: Apr 16, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Just who are you on the Internet?
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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On the Internet, no one knows you. So, why not lie about yourself?

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  • Added: Apr 27, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
A special gift or a limited future? (#111)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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When should a child focus on their special gift?

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  • Added: May 03, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Do or do not unto others (es#112)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What is the ethical difference between two religious adages, "do unto others" and "do not do unto others"?

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  • Added: May 11, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Speak Up. Get Fired. (#116)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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In most states you lawfully can be fired for your political beliefs.

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  • Added: Jun 08, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Helpful Clerk (#115)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Sometimes a sales clerk can be too helpful.

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  • Added: Jun 08, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Robot Soldiers (#113)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Replacing human soldiers with robots.

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  • Added: Jun 08, 2005
  • Length: 01:05
  • Purchases: 1

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