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2418: Why Is the World So Weird?, 4/30/2024

From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk: Weekly

No matter how you slice it, our universe is a strange place.

Ban the Box: Should We Banish the Criminal History Check Box from Job Applications?

From: Open to Debate

Former criminal offenders in the United States face challenges reentering the job market after incarceration and so-called “Ban the Box” policies a...

Bought by WMUU-LP and KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio]

Should Congress Stop Funding the War in Ukraine?

From: Open to Debate

The U.S. has provided more than $75 billion in aid to Ukraine in its war against Russia. Some Congress members question whether we have done enough...

Bought by WMUU-LP and KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio]

2024-04-07 Could Robots Be Persons?

From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk

What would it mean to assign legal or moral responsibility to algorithms in human form?

Bought by KICI Iowa City, WNED Buffalo, GCR (Global Community Radio), KTSW 89.9, KMUN and more

Is Religion a Force for Good?

From: Open to Debate

Religion has long shaped human civilization, and many have wondered whether it’s good for society. Those who argue “yes” say it offers a sense of i...

Bought by WMUU-LP and KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio]

Childhood Obesity Guidelines: Good Medicine or Too Extreme?

From: Open to Debate

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new guidelines to address childhood obesity, affecting over 14 million children, including rec...

Bought by WMUU-LP and KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio]

2415: Could Robots Be Persons?, 4/9/2024

From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk: Weekly

What would it mean to assign legal or moral responsibility to algorithms in human form?

2024-03-24 Margaret Cavendish

From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk

What would it mean to believe in the radical equality of all things—humans, animals, trees, even rocks?

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KSKQ, KTSW 89.9, and KICI Iowa City

Should the U.S. Ban TikTok?

From: Open to Debate

The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its parent company, Bytedance, does not divest from it. Th...

Bought by WMUU-LP, KICI Iowa City, and KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio]

Does Taylor Swift Deserve Her Billion Dollar Fortune?

From: Open to Debate

Taylor Swift achieved her billionaire status because of her talent, work ethic, and support from her fans. But some question whether any individual...

Bought by WMUU-LP, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio]

Should We Address the Gender Wage Gap?

From: Open to Debate

American women are, on average, paid 84 cents for every dollar men make, according to the Department of Labor. Those in favor of closing the gap se...

Bought by WMUU-LP, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], and KRVS

Has Citizens United Undermined Democracy?

From: Open to Debate

The landmark Citizens United Supreme Court case is in the news again in this high-stakes election year. Those who agree with the decision say it up...

Bought by KICI Iowa City, WMUU-LP, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio]

2024-02-25 Im Yunjidang

From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk

The life and thought of the first Confucian feminist.

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KSKQ, KTSW 89.9, and KICI Iowa City

Season 1, Episode 16 - 'Safe Spaces' feat Jeanette Berry

From: Radio 2050
Series: Radio 2050 - Season 1

Can we make the music business safe for everyone?

Bought by KTRT RADIO INC and WOJB

2408: The Social Lives of Robots, 2/20/2024

From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk: Weekly

Can social intelligence be taught to non-social beings?

Is the Republican Party’s Refusal to Raise Taxes Fiscally Irresponsible?

From: Open to Debate

Whether to extend four trillion dollars in tax cuts or raise them next year is in question, with 34.1 trillion dollars in federal debt hanging in t...

Bought by WMUU-LP, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio]

2024-01-21 The Mysterious Timelessness of Math

From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk

Is math like an abstract painting—beautiful equations, with no connection to the world—or is it more like a blueprint for the universe?

Bought by KTSW 89.9, KICI Iowa City, KSKQ, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle and more

Is the American Dream in Decline?

From: Open to Debate

The American Dream – the idea that anyone can achieve success in the U.S. through hard work and determination – is under scrutiny, and some worry i...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and WMUU-LP