The Ethical Life
The Ethical Life
Scott Rada, Lee Enterprises social media manager, and Richard Kyte, director of the Ethics Institute at Viterbo University, talk about the intersection of ethics and modern life.Social links:
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How much should voters know about the private lives of candidates?
Episode 109: A competitive race for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates has been in the spotlight since it was revealed that the Democratic candidate, Susanna Gibson, had streamed sex acts with her husband. As first reported by The Washington Post, the couple appeared on the website Chaturba…
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What causes some people to cheat?
Episode 108: Earlier this month, ESPN reported that 11,000 runners were disqualified after they were found to have cut at least part of the 26.2-mile course at a marathon in Mexico City. They weren’t running for big cash prizes, but that didn’t stop about a third of runners from cheating. Hosts Ri…
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What makes a city a great place to live?
Episode 107: A recent study looked at what the best places to live in America have in common. It found that people seem to thrive when inequality is low; when landownership is widespread; when social connection is high; and when corruption and violence are rare. Host Richard Kyte and Scott Rada ta…
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Do young people have a lesser work ethic?
Episode 106: Across our nation, millions of students are heading back to colleges and universities, but there is plenty of disagreement about whether those degrees will help prepare young people for the work force. Richard Kyte and Scott Rada discuss how different generations view the workplace an…
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Why don't we talk more about class prejudice in America?
Episode 105: We talk a lot about diversity in this country, and while many Americans seem to like the idea of having a country that is welcoming, most of us still choose to spend most our time with people who are a lot like ourselves. And this is especially apparent when it comes to class. Hosts …
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Does reciting the Pledge of Allegiance still make sense?
Episode 104: In a country that today seems to put less of a value on reverence and tradition, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada debate whether the Pledge of Allegiance remains an effective way to express the best values of being an American. Links to stories discussed during the podcast: Here's w…
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Are we making progress in climate change fight?
Episode 103: You don’t have to look far to see the ravages of climate change. In recent weeks, one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history killed scores of people in Hawaii, and July was the hottest month ever recorded. Host Richard Kyte and Scott Rada talk about how we must do two things at on…
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What would you do if you faced these four ethical dilemmas?
Episode 102: Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada are off this week, so we looked back though our show archives and are sharing four of our favorite ethical dilemmas from the past year. Topics include in-flight etiquette, youth sports and when is the right time to call the police? About the hosts:Sc…
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How will artificial intelligence change how entertainment is made?
Artificial intelligence and how we deploy it is likely the top ethical dilemma the world is facing, and recent actor and writers strikes in Hollywood have put the issue in a bright spotlight. Richard Kyte and Scott Rada discuss how worried we should be about computers taking over more of what we w…
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What steps can be taken to reduce homelessness?
Episode 100: There are debates happening in all parts of our country about homelessness, and according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, things have been getting worse. Since 2017, homelessness has risen by 6 percent nationwide, and although nearly everyone wants to reverse this trend,…
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