Global Ethics Corner Podcast

Can basic income grants work for those living in extreme poverty? Or are grants discouraging people from taking individual responsibility?

This short video on ethics asks: Is Goldman Sachs responsible for the current financial crisis in Greece? Or should Greek politicians who knew of Goldman's practices be blamed for the state of their economy?

This short video on ethics asks: Is Goldman Sachs responsible for the current financial crisis in Greece? Or should Greek politicians who knew of Goldman's practices be blamed for the state of their economy?

Does the quest for high television ratings deter Olympic sportscasters from focusing on strategies and techniques of sports? Should Olympic coverage focus more on the game than on athletes' personal stories?

One goal of public diplomacy is to create allies inside other states through education programs or cultural exchanges. Should this be viewed as enriching individuals, or as a sly attempt to manipulate another country's domestic politics?

How do we balance the short-term interests at stake in the energy debate with our long-term needs? This short video on ethics asks: Why are energy and climate choices painted as opposites?

Can you hold to ethical standards and serve a government that makes mistakes? Does becoming a diplomat mean, my country right or wrong?

Is U.S. foreign policy determined by individual policy-makers and core values, or by external threats and domestic pressures?

Has pluralism in America emphasized private interest over public good? Does the market for ideas need more supervision, or should the market rule?

Has pluralism in America emphasized private interest over public good? Does the market for ideas need more supervision, or should the market rule?

For President Obama, what is the relation between religion and politics?

America's global future seems in doubt with a frozen political process, mountains of debt, stagnant exports, global military commitments, and less secure friendships. Is the American Dream dead?

The Eurasia Group identified ten top global risks for business this year, which should be understood not just as political and economic, but also as the basic choices they highlight. What do you think the fundamental issues are for 2010?

This short clip on ethics asks: Is climate change a common public burden, or should individuals make their own choices? Globally do modernized countries have an obligation to developing countries?

This short audio on ethics asks: Are we responsible for the well-being of children around the globe, millions of whom die every year from preventable causes? Or does charity begin at home?