Edward Snowden and the Ethics of Whistleblowing
April 1, 2018
You might think we each have a moral duty to expose any serious misconduct, dishonesty,…
Government Tagged Episodes
Why Propaganda Matters
February 4, 2018
Governments and other political institutions employ propaganda to sway public opinion, instill ideas, and exert…
Democracy in Crisis
November 12, 2017
Democratic systems of government are supposed to reflect the interests of ordinary citizens, and not…
Anarchy: Utopian Dream or Dystopian Nightmare?
September 3, 2017
Anarchism says there’s no need for a state, that it would be better to have…
The New Surveillance Society – Big Brother Grows Up
February 19, 2017
Recent revelations confirm what many already suspected: not only is Big Brother watching you, he…
Weapons of Mass Destruction
December 11, 2016
The United States recently threatened military action against Syria in response to the Syrian government’s…
Election Special
November 6, 2016
In this re-broadcast of our special episode from the lead-up to the 2016 election, John…
What Are Leaders Made of?
July 13, 2014
There seems to be a paradox in leadership: the qualities of ruthlessness and opportunism necessary…
Is Democracy a Universal Value?
May 25, 2014
Americans value democracy, and expect others to value it. But is it a universal value?…
The Right to Privacy
April 13, 2014
Is the right to privacy – the right to be left alone and to control…
The Military: What Is It Good For?
February 16, 2014
Is the military draft a natural expression of democratic values, or a challenge to our…
The Examined Year – 2013
January 5, 2014
A new year offers an opportunity to reflect on the significant events of the previous…
Do Religions Deserve Special Status?
December 15, 2013
In most Western democracies, religions are exempt from certain rules and regulations that most other…
Should Marriage Be Abolished?
March 3, 2013
State-sanctioned marriage has long been regarded as one of the bedrocks of a stable society. …
John Locke
January 27, 2013
Thomas Jefferson identified John Locke as one of “the three greatest men that have ever…
Social Reality
May 20, 2012
Few things affect our lives as much as the fact that we are citizens of…
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