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"Progressive thinkers have been calling reactionaries heartless and conservatives have termed liberals foolish for centuries. We will all have to grow in order that we may abolish such polarized and pejorative approaches to the problems of the world. But make no mistake; the problems of the world must be solved if we are to be able to grow on into the future."
-- Jason Merchey

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Archived Radio Interviews

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	Improving the Character & Ethics of Children, Part II Segment 1 \| This is the second show dedicated to "character education," essentially the opportunity of schools, parents, and the culture at large to inculcate in children good character, moral substance, and good intentions. If we can avoid a smothering, sectarian approach as we attempt to raise our children to be helpful, virtuous, and loving, the idea of educating beyond Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic may be part of the key to turning around our culture - which educated liberals and conservatives agree we need to do if we want to survive and pursue our greatest national aspirations. [^]
	Improving the Character & Ethics of Children, Part II Segment 2 \| This is the second show dedicated to "character education," essentially the opportunity of schools, parents, and the culture at large to inculcate in children good character, moral substance, and good intentions. If we can avoid a smothering, sectarian approach as we attempt to raise our children to be helpful, virtuous, and loving, the idea of educating beyond Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic may be part of the key to turning around our culture - which educated liberals and conservatives agree we need to do if we want to survive and pursue our greatest national aspirations. [^]
	Improving the Character & Ethics of Children, Part II Segment 3 \| This is the second show dedicated to "character education," essentially the opportunity of schools, parents, and the culture at large to inculcate in children good character, moral substance, and good intentions. If we can avoid a smothering, sectarian approach as we attempt to raise our children to be helpful, virtuous, and loving, the idea of educating beyond Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic may be part of the key to turning around our culture - which educated liberals and conservatives agree we need to do if we want to survive and pursue our greatest national aspirations. [^]
	Improving the Character and Ethics of Children Segment 1 \| We've all seen examples on television, on the street corner, and in our neighborhoods of kids who are somehow off-track. Obviously that has a lot to do with family, religion, our political situation, and the culture at-large. But could our schools actually be doing a better job teaching children how to be good people? Why don't our schools do that now? How does that mix with the increasing emphasis on testing and standards? Tune in to hear Bernice Lerner, PhD, of the Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character at Boston University talk with Jason about this interesting topic. [^]
	Improving the Character and Ethics of Children Segment 2 \| We've all seen examples on television, on the street corner, and in our neighborhoods of kids who are somehow off-track. Obviously that has a lot to do with family, religion, our political situation, and the culture at-large. But could our schools actually be doing a better job teaching children how to be good people? Why don't our schools do that now? How does that mix with the increasing emphasis on testing and standards? Tune in to hear Bernice Lerner, PhD, of the Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character at Boston University talk with Jason about this interesting topic. [^]
	Improving the Character and Ethics of Children Segment 3 \| We've all seen examples on television, on the street corner, and in our neighborhoods of kids who are somehow off-track. Obviously that has a lot to do with family, religion, our political situation, and the culture at-large. But could our schools actually be doing a better job teaching children how to be good people? Why don't our schools do that now? How does that mix with the increasing emphasis on testing and standards? Tune in to hear Bernice Lerner, PhD, of the Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character at Boston University talk with Jason about this interesting topic. [^]
	Income Inequality in America Segment 1 \| America might be called "a tale of two cities," more now than ever perhaps. The time we are living in is reminiscent of the time of robber barons, tycoons, bought politicians, and virtual indentured servitude of the Gilded Age back in the 1920s. Nowadays, the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. Is this right? Is it good? What does it mean for America's future, America's safety, and America's legacy? The man who wrote the book on justice in society will be joining Jason to discuss in detail this fundamental issue. [^]
	Income Inequality in America Segment 2 \| America might be called "a tale of two cities," more now than ever perhaps. The time we are living in is reminiscent of the time of robber barons, tycoons, bought politicians, and virtual indentured servitude of the Gilded Age back in the 1920s. Nowadays, the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. Is this right? Is it good? What does it mean for America's future, America's safety, and America's legacy? The man who wrote the book on justice in society will be joining Jason to discuss in detail this fundamental issue. [^]
	Income Inequality in America Segment 3 \| America might be called "a tale of two cities," more now than ever perhaps. The time we are living in is reminiscent of the time of robber barons, tycoons, bought politicians, and virtual indentured servitude of the Gilded Age back in the 1920s. Nowadays, the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. Is this right? Is it good? What does it mean for America's future, America's safety, and America's legacy? The man who wrote the book on justice in society will be joining Jason to discuss in detail this fundamental issue. [^]
	Information, Ideas and Politics Segment 1 \| This show's influential guests have decades of experience that can be helpful to the understanding of how the control and usage of information impacts the political landscape. Issues and ideas such as "values" are more successfully manipulated by conservatives than by progressives. Not only does this fact have an ethical component, it can inform us on how Americans view politics, think about their values, and how they vote. The show promises to be informative if you believe that progressive politics is the way of the future. [^]
	Information, Ideas and Politics Segment 2 \| This show's influential guests have decades of experience that can be helpful to the understanding of how the control and usage of information impacts the political landscape. Issues and ideas such as "values" are more successfully manipulated by conservatives than by progressives. Not only does this fact have an ethical component, it can inform us on how Americans view politics, think about their values, and how they vote. The show promises to be informative if you believe that progressive politics is the way of the future. [^]
	Information, Ideas and Politics Segment 3 \| This show's influential guests have decades of experience that can be helpful to the understanding of how the control and usage of information impacts the political landscape. Issues and ideas such as "values" are more successfully manipulated by conservatives than by progressives. Not only does this fact have an ethical component, it can inform us on how Americans view politics, think about their values, and how they vote. The show promises to be informative if you believe that progressive politics is the way of the future. [^]
	Is There Hope for the Planet? Interview with Derrick Jensen Segment 1 \| An article in the reputable magazine ORION caught Jason's eye: it was entitled "Beyond Hope." It is a haunting, relevant piece about how author and "anarcho-primitivist" Derrick Jensen has been grappling with the loss of hope for turning around our aggressive depletion of the earth's natural resources and balanced ecosystems - possibly resulting in an environmental "point of no return." [^]
	Is There Hope for the Planet? Interview with Derrick Jensen Segment 2 \| An article in the reputable magazine ORION caught Jason's eye: it was entitled "Beyond Hope." It is a haunting, relevant piece about how author and "anarcho-primitivist" Derrick Jensen has been grappling with the loss of hope for turning around our aggressive depletion of the earth's natural resources and balanced ecosystems - possibly resulting in an environmental "point of no return." [^]
	Is There Hope for the Planet? Interview with Derrick Jensen Segment 3 \| An article in the reputable magazine ORION caught Jason's eye: it was entitled "Beyond Hope." It is a haunting, relevant piece about how author and "anarcho-primitivist" Derrick Jensen has been grappling with the loss of hope for turning around our aggressive depletion of the earth's natural resources and balanced ecosystems - possibly resulting in an environmental "point of no return." [^]
	Issues of Animal Rights and Animal Cruelty Animal Uses, Such as Unwilling Research Subjects \| Gene Bauston, Founder of Farm Sancutary, an organization that not only saves animals from cruel fates but educates and advocates for the humane treatment of animals, was interviewed. He was joined by long-time animal rights writer and activist Judy Barad, PhD, a philosopher at Indiana State University. Tune in to hear the guests and Jason explore the issues with questions such as: "How are animals treated in this country and the rest of the world?" "What are some steps each of us can take right away to harm fewer animals?" and "Can one eat an animal and feel moral?" [^]
	Issues of Animal Rights and Animal Cruelty Driving with Our Foot on the Gas and the Brake \| Gene Bauston, Founder of Farm Sancutary, an organization that not only saves animals from cruel fates but educates and advocates for the humane treatment of animals, was interviewed. He was joined by long-time animal rights writer and activist Judy Barad, PhD, a philosopher at Indiana State University. Tune in to hear the guests and Jason explore the issues with questions such as: "How are animals treated in this country and the rest of the world?" "What are some steps each of us can take right away to harm fewer animals?" and "Can one eat an animal and feel moral?" [^]
	Issues of Animal Rights and Animal Cruelty The Ethical Elements of Animal Use \| Gene Bauston, Founder of Farm Sancutary, an organization that not only saves animals from cruel fates but educates and advocates for the humane treatment of animals, was interviewed. He was joined by long-time animal rights writer and activist Judy Barad, PhD, a philosopher at Indiana State University. Tune in to hear the guests and Jason explore the issues with questions such as: "How are animals treated in this country and the rest of the world?" "What are some steps each of us can take right away to harm fewer animals?" and "Can one eat an animal and feel moral?" [^]

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