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2024-04-07 Could Robots Be Persons?

From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk

What would it mean to assign legal or moral responsibility to algorithms in human form?

Bought by KICI Iowa City, WNED Buffalo, GCR (Global Community Radio), KTSW 89.9, KMUN and more

2415: Could Robots Be Persons?, 4/9/2024

From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk: Weekly

What would it mean to assign legal or moral responsibility to algorithms in human form?

Is the American Dream in Decline?

From: Open to Debate

The American Dream – the idea that anyone can achieve success in the U.S. through hard work and determination – is under scrutiny, and some worry i...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and WMUU-LP

2352: The Ethics of Awesomeness, 12/26/2023

From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk: Weekly

Isn’t it awesome when someone breaks with social conventions and creates opportunities for people to come together and express themselves?

Does Economic Growth Cost Too Much?

From: Open to Debate

Economic growth is a central goal of many economies, but there are questions about how sustainable relentless growth is. Those arguing “yes” say t...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WMUU-LP, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and KCPW Salt Lake City

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine for September 6, 2023

From: Scott Harris
Series: Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine

Caption: Timely, In Depth Progressive Analysis Since 1991

This week's summary of under-reported news followed by these interviews: ‘Best States to Work’ Report Highlights Government Policies Helping and Hu...

Bought by WFHB and WETS

Do Unions Work for the Economy

From: Open to Debate

Unions may be on the verge of a resurgence. After decades of declines, workers are organizing across household-name companies, like Starbucks, Amaz...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WMUU-LP, KUOW, WGBH Radio Boston, Prairie Public and more

Will Millennials Be Left Behind?

From: Open to Debate

The oldest members of the Millennial generation are reaching their forties and feel they’ve been left behind emotionally and financially. Those who...

Bought by WMUU-LP and KCPW Salt Lake City

Is Florida Eating New York's Lunch?

From: Open to Debate

Last year, more people traded the New York chill for the Florida sun than ever before. But is it a better bet? Those who argue “yes” say New York’s...

Bought by WMUU-LP and WNED Buffalo

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine for January 18, 2023

From: Scott Harris
Series: Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine

This week's summary of under-reported news followed by these interviews: GOP Extremists are Burning Down the House; Republican House Vote to Repeal...

Bought by WFHB and WETS

2022-06-05 Conscious Machines

From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk

Would a race of thinking, autonomous, conscious machines be our slaves, our masters, or our partners?

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KTSW 89.9, KMUN, KSKQ, and KICI Iowa City

Re:Work Radio: Trafficked, the Journey of Lester Ramos (Encore)

From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact

One of the most common forms of trafficking is labor trafficking. In this episode, Re:Work Radio brings you the story of Lester Ramos and his journ...

Bought by WXDU

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine for March 10, 2021

From: Scott Harris
Series: Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine

This week's summary of under-reported news followed by these interviews: Passage of H.R. 1, ‘For The People Act,’ Urgently Needed to Repair America...

Bought by WKPW

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine for December 30, 2020

From: Scott Harris
Series: Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine

This week's summary of under-reported news followed by these interviews: Inadequate COVID Relief Bill Pressure on Biden to Target Aid to Most Vul...

Bought by WKPW

Essential: Gig Workers and COVID-19 ENCORE

From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact

Gig Workers, driver's for app companies such as Lyft and Uber, are struggling during COVID-19. They're considered essential workers, so they can st...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida and KDNK

The Outlaw Ocean, Part Two

From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio

The outlaw ocean, a space apart, hidden from view, a place of rampant criminality and exploitation. This week on World Ocean Radio we offer part on...

The Outlaw Ocean, Part One

From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio

The outlaw ocean, a space apart, hidden from view, a place of rampant criminality and exploitation. This week on World Ocean Radio we offer part on...

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine for the week ending October 30, 2015

From: Scott Harris
Series: Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine

This week's summary of under-reported news followed by these interviews: Former Israeli & Palestinian Combatants Tour U.S. Promoting Peaceful Settl...

Bought by WRIR and WMUU-LP

etween The Lines Radio Newsmagazine for the week ending September 18, 2015

From: Scott Harris
Series: Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine

This week's summary of under-reported news followed by these interviews: Union-Backed 'Fight For $15' Campaign Marginalizes Larger Struggle for Wor...

Bought by WMUU-LP

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine for the week ending May 1, 2015

From: Scott Harris
Series: Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine

This week's summary of under-reported news followed by these interviews: Low-Wage Workers Organize Largest Nationwide Protest to Push for $15 Minim...

Bought by KPIP-LP and WRIR