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The Ethical Business in the Era of Globalization
Choosing Between Two Rights | Business is being done differently nowadays -- at least by companies who want to avoid getting snagged in any of the various ethical and legal briar patches that so many companies in the past few years have. Ethical standards -- doing the right thing --   [^]
The Ethical Business in the Era of Globalization
Professor Enderle Represents the Wise | Business is being done differently nowadays -- at least by companies who want to avoid getting snagged in any of the various ethical and legal briar patches that so many companies in the past few years have. Ethical standards -- "doing the right thing" -- is not supposed to be the type of burden that puts a good organization out of business, for a well-designed business plan is consonant with laws and ethical considerations. Jason welcomed two very knowledgable guests to the show to discuss how business is best conducted in this rapidly-changing global climate, Professor Georges Enderle from Notre Dame and Dr. John Knapp, President of the Southern Institute for Business and Professional Ethics.    [^]
The Ethical Business in the Era of Globalization
The Era of Gloabal Information | Business is being done differently nowadays -- at least by companies who want to avoid getting snagged in any of the various ethical and legal briar patches that so many companies in the past few years have. Ethical standards -- "doing the right thing" -- is not supposed to be the type of burden that puts a good organization out of business, for a well-designed business plan is consonant with laws and ethical considerations. Jason welcomed two very knowledgable guests to the show to discuss how business is best conducted in this rapidly-changing global climate, Professor Georges Enderle from Notre Dame and Dr. John Knapp, President of the Southern Institute for Business and Professional Ethics.    [^]
The Ethical Issues of American Foreign Policy
The Power in Feminine Authority | Jason was honored to be joined in-studio by Jenni Prisk, the Founder of Voices of Women, a grassroots organization committed to peace, justice, and activism. VOW is "dedicated to educating ourselves and others on international issues and U.S. foreign policy." This marvelous speaker was joined by John Greeley, an attorney with a BA in philosophy who also served with the US Marine Corps as a Captain in the Vietnam War. The changes the war wrought, and his work since then with the Vietman Veterans of America Foundation, as well as his writings for Intervention Magazine make him an apt commentator on U.S. foreign policy. These two peace activists have passion and ideas you don't want to miss.   [^]
The Ethical Issues of American Foreign Policy
We'll Trade Anything for Our Security - Including Our Values | Jason was honored to be joined in-studio by Jenni Prisk, the Founder of Voices of Women, a grassroots organization committed to peace, justice, and activism. VOW is "dedicated to educating ourselves and others on international issues and U.S. foreign policy." This marvelous speaker was joined by John Greeley, an attorney with a BA in philosophy who also served with the US Marine Corps as a Captain in the Vietnam War. The changes the war wrought, and his work since then with the Vietman Veterans of America Foundation, as well as his writings for Intervention Magazine make him an apt commentator on U.S. foreign policy. These two peace activists have passion and ideas you don't want to miss.   [^]
The Ethical Issues of American Foreign Policy
Why Our Government Has the Power to Do What it Does | Jason was honored to be joined in-studio by Jenni Prisk, the Founder of Voices of Women, a grassroots organization committed to peace, justice, and activism. VOW is "dedicated to educating ourselves and others on international issues and U.S. foreign policy." This marvelous speaker was joined by John Greeley, an attorney with a BA in philosophy who also served with the US Marine Corps as a Captain in the Vietnam War. The changes the war wrought, and his work since then with the Vietman Veterans of America Foundation, as well as his writings for Intervention Magazine make him an apt commentator on U.S. foreign policy. These two peace activists have passion and ideas you don't want to miss.   [^]
The Ethical Underpinning of Human Rights
Segment 1 | Now is a very hot time for the idea of human rights; governments including the United States are accused weekly of human rights violations (in America's case accusations of flouting the Geneva Conventions prohibiting prisoner of war mistreatment).    [^]
The Ethical Underpinning of Human Rights
Segment 2 | Now is a very hot time for the idea of human rights; governments including the United States are accused weekly of human rights violations (in America's case accusations of flouting the Geneva Conventions prohibiting prisoner of war mistreatment).    [^]
The Ethical Underpinning of Human Rights
Segment 3 | Now is a very hot time for the idea of human rights; governments including the United States are accused weekly of human rights violations (in America's case accusations of flouting the Geneva Conventions prohibiting prisoner of war mistreatment).    [^]
The Ethics of Industry
Enron Forgot What They Were REALLY About | Jason had the pleasure of interviewing two distinguished men about the ethical issues of industry, primarily in the corporate environment. Issues of fairness, capitalism, and justice can be heard in as Ronald Duska, PhD, Chairperson of Ethics and the Professions at the American College, and Michael Boylan, PhD, Chair of the Philosophy Department at Marymount University. These two guests were as passionate as they are accomplished.   [^]
The Ethics of Industry
How Does a Business Get Ahead Without Cheating? | Jason had the pleasure of interviewing two distinguished men about the ethical issues of industry, primarily in the corporate environment. Issues of fairness, capitalism, and justice can be heard in as Ronald Duska, PhD, Chairperson of Ethics and the Professions at the American College, and Michael Boylan, PhD, Chair of the Philosophy Department at Marymount University. These two guests were as passionate as they are accomplished.   [^]
The Ethics of Industry
The Triple Bottom Line | Jason had the pleasure of interviewing two distinguished men about the ethical issues of industry, primarily in the corporate environment. Issues of fairness, capitalism, and justice can be heard in as Ronald Duska, PhD, Chairperson of Ethics and the Professions at the American College, and Michael Boylan, PhD, Chair of the Philosophy Department at Marymount University. These two guests were as passionate as they are accomplished.   [^]
The Ethics of the Media
Daniel Hallin of UCSD Talks About the Role of the Media | Did you know that the media are less respected in America these days than politicians are!    [^]
The Ethics of the Media
Fred Brown of the SPJ Joins In | Did you know that the media are less respected in America these days than politicians are!    [^]
The Ethics of the Media
Segment 3: More from Fred Brown | Did you know that the media are less respected in America these days than politicians are!    [^]
The Ideas, Words, and Influence of Albert Einstein
Segment 1 | Albert Einstein - physicist, father, socialist, contributor to the atomic bomb, German emigrant, and often called "a great spirit" - is a fascinating person to learn about. One of the persons who has studied both physics and wisdom in depth - as did Einstein himself - is Nicholas Maxwell. In this show, Jason and Dr. Maxwell, Emeritus Reader in Philosophy of Science and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at University College London, will engage in a cross-Atlantic conversation about the influential and remarkable Albert Einstein.    [^]
The Ideas, Words, and Influence of Albert Einstein
Segment 3 | Albert Einstein - physicist, father, socialist, contributor to the atomic bomb, German emigrant, and often called "a great spirit" - is a fascinating person to learn about. One of the persons who has studied both physics and wisdom in depth - as did Einstein himself - is Nicholas Maxwell. In this show, Jason and Dr. Maxwell, Emeritus Reader in Philosophy of Science and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at University College London, will engage in a cross-Atlantic conversation about the influential and remarkable Albert Einstein.    [^]
The Ideas, Words, and Influence of Albert Einstein
Segment Two | Albert Einstein - physicist, father, socialist, contributor to the atomic bomb, German emigrant, and often called "a great spirit" - is a fascinating person to learn about. One of the persons who has studied both physics and wisdom in depth - as did Einstein himself - is Nicholas Maxwell. In this show, Jason and Dr. Maxwell, Emeritus Reader in Philosophy of Science and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at University College London, will engage in a cross-Atlantic conversation about the influential and remarkable Albert Einstein.    [^]
The Role of the Mass Media at This Momentous Time in America's Development
Segment 1 | How important is the media to the functioning of American society? Does the media slant to the political left or right, and why? Can we trust the media to tell us the truth and work for our best interests? This is the second to examine the values and ethics of the media. Jason is pleased to welcome outspoken media analyst, founder of the Third Coast Activist Resource Center, and Professor of Journalism at the University of Texas, Robert Jensen. The show is in-depth and informative, and you'll want to listen if you think the media need some improvement.    [^]
The Role of the Mass Media at This Momentous Time in America's Development
Segment 2 | How important is the media to the functioning of American society? Does the media slant to the political left or right, and why? Can we trust the media to tell us the truth and work for our best interests? This is the second to examine the values and ethics of the media. Jason is pleased to welcome outspoken media analyst, founder of the Third Coast Activist Resource Center, and Professor of Journalism at the University of Texas, Robert Jensen. The show is in-depth and informative, and you'll want to listen if you think the media need some improvement.    [^]
The Role of the Mass Media at This Momentous Time in America's Development
Segment 3 | How important is the media to the functioning of American society? Does the media slant to the political left or right, and why? Can we trust the media to tell us the truth and work for our best interests? This is the second to examine the values and ethics of the media. Jason is pleased to welcome outspoken media analyst, founder of the Third Coast Activist Resource Center, and Professor of Journalism at the University of Texas, Robert Jensen. The show is in-depth and informative, and you'll want to listen if you think the media need some improvement.    [^]
Thought Leader Jan Phillips Speaks About an Ethical & Fulfilling Life (Premeire Show)
Peace in Our Hearts: All We Have to Do Is Wake Up | Jason enjoyed interviewing Jan Phillips - author, speaker, artist, and thought leader - about ethical issues facing each of us, our communities, and our planet. Jan has done extensive thinking and work about what we can do to fulfill ourselves and make our country and world safer and more ethical. Her ideas on what we need as people and as a planet are heartfelt and doable.   [^]
Thought Leader Jan Phillips Speaks About an Ethical & Fulfilling Life (Premeire Show)
The Commitment to Inquire Within | Jason enjoyed interviewing Jan Phillips - author, speaker, artist, and thought leader - about ethical issues facing each of us, our communities, and our planet. Jan has done extensive thinking and work about what we can do to fulfill ourselves and make our country and world safer and more ethical. Her ideas on what we need as people and as a planet are heartfelt and doable.   [^]
Thought Leader Jan Phillips Speaks About an Ethical & Fulfilling Life (Premeire Show)
The World's Hunger and Our Deep Need | Jason enjoyed interviewing Jan Phillips - author, speaker, artist, and thought leader - about ethical issues facing each of us, our communities, and our planet. Jan has done extensive thinking and work about what we can do to fulfill ourselves and make our country and world safer and more ethical. Her ideas on what we need as people and as a planet are heartfelt and doable.   [^]
Triple Bottom Line: Business from Now On
Segment 1 | Industry has a history of oppressing the worker and damaging the environment. Business has a reputation for often caring more about money than people. And with the advent of the corporation in the twentieth century, the problems have been magnified: damage to the environment has increased and damage to the soul of the worker has grown. One of the core reasons for this is the pursuit of profit and outdated thinking.    [^]
Triple Bottom Line: Business from Now On
Segment 2 | Industry has a history of oppressing the worker and damaging the environment. Business has a reputation for often caring more about money than people. And with the advent of the corporation in the twentieth century, the problems have been magnified: damage to the environment has increased and damage to the soul of the worker has grown. One of the core reasons for this is the pursuit of profit and outdated thinking.    [^]
Triple Bottom Line: Business from Now On
Segment 3 | Industry has a history of oppressing the worker and damaging the environment. Business has a reputation for often caring more about money than people. And with the advent of the corporation in the twentieth century, the problems have been magnified: damage to the environment has increased and damage to the soul of the worker has grown. One of the core reasons for this is the pursuit of profit and outdated thinking.    [^]
Two Perspectives on Leadership

Segment 1 | What does it mean to be a good leader? What are some attributes and styles of an effective and ethical leader? How does leadership play out in politics and business? What can historical figures and even fictional characters teach us about leading in the real, challenging, modern world? What grade do America's national leaders earn?

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Two Perspectives on Leadership

Segment 2 | What does it mean to be a good leader? What are some attributes and styles of an effective and ethical leader? How does leadership play out in politics and business? What can historical figures and even fictional characters teach us about leading in the real, challenging, modern world? What grade do America's national leaders earn?

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Two Perspectives on Leadership

Segment 3 | What does it mean to be a good leader? What are some attributes and styles of an effective and ethical leader? How does leadership play out in politics and business? What can historical figures and even fictional characters teach us about leading in the real, challenging, modern world? What grade do America's national leaders earn?

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