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RESCUE, part 26: The Missing Links--Education and Communication
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
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This week we continue the multi-part RESCUE series with a shift from suggestions for change to analysis and observation of those things that are mi...

  • Added: Jul 19, 2023
  • Length: 05:15
Shaky Ground: Warning Centers
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Shaky Ground
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How will we know a tsunami may be coming? Other than feeling the ground shake, we rely on tsunami warning centers to alert us about potential risk...

Bought by Radio Newark


  • Added: May 10, 2018
  • Length: 01:49
  • Purchases: 1
California Innocence Project: Evidence - episode 6
From: KHSU
Series: California Innocence Project
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The associate director for the California Innocence Project talks about the importance of working to address issues of evidence retention and prese...

  • Added: Apr 02, 2018
  • Length: 02:00
Attacks on Education Hurt Democracy
From: Duke University
Series: Glad You Asked
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Education is more than job training, says Duke University professor Priscilla Wald.

  • Added: Nov 07, 2016
  • Length: 02:06
Returning Home: From War Fighter to Student Veteran
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
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What is it like to be a student who has fought in a war? Producers at The Stanford Storytelling Project’s podcast, State of the Human asked six Sta...

Bought by KPTZ, Port Townsend, WA, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WRIR


  • Added: May 16, 2015
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
Understanding Depression
From: Christopher Moyer
Series: PsychRadio
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Depression is much more than ordinary unhappiness.

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Jul 13, 2009
  • Length: 03:06
  • Purchases: 1
Better Than New
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2007 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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For some people, "used" is a four-letter word. They must have the latest goodies. "Pre-owned" just won't do.

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Aug 27, 2007
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 1
'Shifting Baselines' Breed Creeping Degradation
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: August 2007 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Have you ever been really bugged by a new ding in your car, but weeks later, you barely noticed it? We all learn to tolerate negative changes by ad...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2007
  • Length: 01:30
Citizen Scientists Help Preserve Wetlands
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: January 2007 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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The volunteer stewards also participate in scientific projects. Working with biologists and other scientists, the volunteers gather seeds for genet...

  • Added: Dec 17, 2006
  • Length: 01:30
Coercion Giftwrapped (es#161)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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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
Ethical Awareness (es#143)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What can be said of a person who willingly tries to exceed ethical standards?

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


  • Added: Dec 14, 2005
  • Length: 01:59
  • Purchases: 2
Discrimninatory Punishment (es#142)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Why should some crimes get special punishment?

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


  • Added: Dec 07, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 3
Wealth and Commonwealth (es#140)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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How does society justify abundant private wealth?

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


  • Added: Nov 23, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
If you knew (Es#138)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What is the ethical response to unpleasant knowledge?

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


  • Added: Nov 09, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Consent and Coercion (#125)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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If we respect the autonomy of others then coercion must be replaced with consent.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Aug 24, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Religion and Ethics (#124)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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How does ethical thought incorporate religious beliefs?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Aug 24, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Friendship (#121)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What are the ethical characteristics of a good friendship?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jul 20, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Citizen Celebrations (#119)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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National holidays encourage learning and living up to American ideals.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jun 29, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Graduation (#117)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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The lesson in graduation ceremonies.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jun 22, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Gift
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Is it better to give than to receive?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • 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.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jun 08, 2005
  • Length: 01:05
  • Purchases: 1
Helpful Clerk (#115)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Sometimes a sales clerk can be too helpful.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jun 08, 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"?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and WUSF


  • Added: May 11, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Apr 27, 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?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Apr 16, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1