Everyday Ethics

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?

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Benjamin Franklin once said, “there will be sleeping enough in the grave.” Sleep is often portrayed in a negative light, but is essential to our mental and physical health. This week we discuss the ethics of why society disparages sleep.

There has been a lot of talk recent weeks about flipping – also known as squealing, ratting someone out or turning state’s evidence. President Trump’s close associates have been making deals to save themselves while informing on their former friends

The drinking age was raised from 18 to 21 in the 1980s in the hopes of reducing highway fatalities. However, most people drink underage. This week we discuss the ethics of this arbitrarily enforced law.

Since the 1960s, oral contraception has been exclusively for women. Researchers say a version for men on the horizon. This week we discuss of ethics of taking the pill.

Most kids have to do chores. Some parents see them as character building or payment for their room and board. Others pay their children for their work. This week we discuss the ethics of this age-old tradition.

Abortion has been a controversial topic for decades and the debate was rekindled with the nomination of a new Supreme Court justice. This week we tackle the biggest ethical debate of them all.

From alternative facts to fake news, it can be hard to get to the truth of a matter. This week we tackle the ethics of lying.

The most volatile debate in recent months has been immigration. Who do we let in to this country and why? What kind of country do we want to be? This week we tackle the ethics of immigration policy.

Over the top proposals are all the rage in the social media age. This can put a lot of pressure on courting couples. Our Kelly McBride says it’s time to make a change to this antiquated system. This week we discuss the ethics of this longstanding tradit

From White House officials being driven out of restaurants to a shooting at a Maryland newspaper, there has been a serious lack of civility in our recent political debate. This week we discuss the ethics of civil discourse.