Everyday Ethics

Everyday Ethics is a weekly podcast that takes a look at many of the ethical dilemmas that face us every day, and attempts to break them down for easier understanding. Hosted by veteran broadcaster Craig Kopp, featuring media ethicist Kelly McBride and medical ethicist Art Caplan, Everyday Ethics helps you to know the difference between what you have a right to do and what's right to do.

Line Jumping 09/18/2019

Line Jumping We’ve all done it or been the target of it at one time or another – cutting in line. It happens every day, but is right to put your needs ahead of others? Join us as we discuss the ethics of line jumping. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/11286404

Wealth Porn 09/11/2019

Wealth Porn Whether it’s medieval kings or Real Housewives, we’ve been fascinated by the lifestyles of the rich and famous for generations. Is it healthy to fantasize about being rich someday? Join us as we dive into the world of wealth porn. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/11203151

Medical Conscious 07/31/2019

Medical Conscious State legislatures have passed a number of so-called religious liberty bills in recent years that allow business and individuals to refuse to perform a service on moral grounds. Now the debate has entered the medical field and not just for abortions. Join us as we discuss the ethics at the crossroads of personal morality and medical duty. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/10717976

Superheroes 07/25/2019

Superheroes People have been fascinated with superheroes for generations, initially through comic books, and more recently from blockbuster movies. But is this a healthy obsession? Join us as we discuss the ethics of superheroes. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/10650401

Ecotourism 06/12/2019

Ecotourism Recently, a picture of people waiting in line at the top of Mount Everest went viral. It’s drawn attention to some the negative aspects of tourism. This week we discuss the ethics of travel and tourism. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/10128801

Peeing In the Pool 05/29/2019

Peeing In the Pool It happens way more often than anyone thinks. In fact, recent research shows that you probably pee in the pool, too. So, we need to talk. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/9959852

Experts 05/08/2019

Experts Everyday we hear from experts sharing all sorts of advice and information on the news. Sometimes our own experts, Kelly McBride and Art Caplan, are asked to be guests on various programs. But what makes someone an expert? Join us as we examine the credentials of experts. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/9677999

Crowdfunding 04/24/2019

Crowdfunding Crowdfunding has become a popular way to raise money. Sites like GoFundMe and Kickstarter give ordinary people a platform to fund everything from medical bills to vacations. You may have given to one of these campaigns yourself, but did you stop to think about the ethics involved? Join us! /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/9505808

Mandatory Vaccines 04/17/2019

Mandatory Vaccines The science is clear. Vaccines work and do not cause autism. Despite mountains of evidence, some people still refuse to vaccinate themselves and their children. So, is it time to make them mandatory? Join us as we discuss the ethics of mandatory vaccines. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/9422792

Job Interviews 04/10/2019

Job Interviews Most people will have multiple job interviews throughout their working lives. Often times you’re ask the same handful of stereotypical questions, but is this the best way to find a new employee? Join us as we explore the ethics of interviewing potential employees. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/9334844

FAA Regulation 04/03/2019

FAA Regulation Following a deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash, Boeing 737 Max 8 jets have been grounded worldwide. In the course of the investigation we have learned that the FAA relies on manufacturers to self-certify the safety of their aircraft. This week we ask, is that ethical? Join us! /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/9260540

Posthumous Birth 03/27/2019

Posthumous Birth Recent, a 21 year old West Point cadet was killed in a skiing accident. His parents obtained a court order to preserve his sperm and hope to create a child from it. They believe their son wanted to have children and continue the family lineage. Join us as /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/9156530

Michael Jackson 03/20/2019

Michael Jackson The recent documentary Leaving Neverland reexamines the sexual abuse allegations against the late singer Michael Jackson. It features two men who allege they were sexually abused by Jackson as boys. While the allegations aren’t new, there have been renewed calls to ban the singer’s music from the airwaves and other public settings. Can you ethically listen to Michael Jackson? Join us for this week’s conversation! /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/9072851

Health Data 03/13/2019

Health Data Many companies are offering employees perks if they share their heath data from their Fitbit or smart watch. Most people don’t stop to think about the ethics involved. Is it a good idea to share this kind of data with your boss? We discuss it this week! /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/8985122

Jussie Smollett 03/06/2019

Jussie Smollett The Jussie Smollett case raises a lot of ethical issues. Join us as we examine this complex incident that captured the nation’s attention. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/8894183

Holocaust Museum 02/22/2019

Holocaust Museum This week, Art presents an ethical issue being discussed in the Jewish community. Is it right to charge admission to a holocaust museum? Join us! /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/8739107

Side Hustle 02/13/2019

Side Hustle Side hustles have become all the rage. Maybe you’ve got one. Ours is this podcast. Do you do it for extra money or because you need the additional income to get by? This week we examine the ethics of the side hustle. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/8626208

Meal Delivery Kits 02/06/2019

Meal Delivery Kits You’ve seen the ads and perhaps you have ordered a meal delivery kit. They have everything you need to make a meal at home. But did you stop to think about the ethics involved? Join us as we dig in to this juicy topic! /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/8540228

Genetic Testing 01/16/2019

Genetic Testing We’ve all seen the ads for companies that test your DNA and provide a basic genetic history. This new fad can reveal vital information about potential medial issues, but what should you do with the information? Join us as we explore the ethics of genetic testing. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/8253926

Cheap Flights 01/09/2019

Cheap Flights Everybody wants a great deal on a flight, but do you stop to think about the ethics involved? We jump into 2019 with the ethics of cheap flights. Join us! /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/8187482

Military Reunions 12/19/2018

Military Reunions We’ve all seen it. A solider is reunited with their family at a ballgame or some large event. While it can be a touching moment, is it ethical to make these intimate moments a public spectacle? /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/7972277

Baby, It's Cold Outside 12/12/2018

Baby, It's Cold Outside The Christmas classic Baby, It's Cold Outside was written by Frank Loesser in 1944 and has been recorded dozens of times by different singers in the ensuing years. Now, some radio stations have banned it due to complaints that it promotes sexual assault. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/7886717

Lying To Grandma 11/21/2018

Lying To Grandma Many families will deal with an older relative who has dementia. As their memories fade, should you try to bring them back to the real world or embrace their new reality? Some believe that is better to withhold some information to avoid upsetting them. Jo /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/7641656

Presidential Press Conferences 11/14/2018

Presidential Press Conferences The recent clash between President Trump and CNN’s Jim Acosta has inspired a lot of debate. Our Kelly McBride and her colleagues at the Poynter Institute say that Acosta was not using best practices as a journalist. Others defended the reporter and said /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/7552886

Flu Shot 10/31/2018

Flu Shot Did you get your flu shot? You should, even if you rarely get sick. The vaccine helps every person you come in to contact with. You can spread it to others without ever experiencing the symptoms. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/7377881

Diplomacy 10/24/2018

Diplomacy The murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by the Saudi Arabian government in Turkey has highlighted the often difficult diplomatic relationships that we have with other countries. This week we discuss the ethics of diplomacy. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/7292291

Lawnmower Parents 10/10/2018

Lawnmower Parents The helicopter parent has recently been overtaken by the lawnmower parent. Instead of looking over their children’s shoulders, they actively mow down any obstacle in their path. Should kids have help in tackling the issues of everyday life or should the /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/7149529

Permanent Record 10/03/2018

Permanent Record The Kavanaugh hearings have raised a lot issues. One is the idea of a permanent record. Should a poor decision follow you forever? Do good deeds eventually offset the bad? Join us as we dive into the ethics. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/7122690

Lawns 09/26/2018

Lawns Most American homes have a stereotypical lawn. Green grass that stretches from house to house down the block. The very idea of lawns and their maintenance touches on almost every known ethical issue. This week, we dig in to the ethics of lawns. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/7092233

Evacuations 09/19/2018

Evacuations Public officials often issue mandatory evacuations for things like hurricanes, but many people choose to ignore them and hunker down. This week we discuss the ethics of deciding to stay or go when confronting a natural disaster. /episode/index/show/everydayethics/id/7063369

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