Synopsis
Host Jozef Zalot interviews prominent ethicists and medical professionals on the big issues facing health care today. "Ethics on Air" is a production of the National Catholic Bioethics Center. The views expressed in "Ethics on Air" do not necessarily represent those of the Editorial Board or the ethicists or staff of the National Catholic Bioethics Center.
Episodes
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Ep. 70: NCBC Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
15/07/2021 Duration: 55minNCBC ethicist John Di Camillo joins Joe Zalot to discuss the Center’s response to institutions––including Catholic institutions––mandating COVID-19 vaccines. NCBC Vaccination Mandate Resource: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3ada1a6a2e8d6a131d1dcd/t/60e849f0f87ec6517a5a488f/1625836016598/NCBC+Vaccine+Exemption+Resource.pdf
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Ep. 69: Counseling Patients Who Experience Same-Sex Attraction
01/07/2021 Duration: 01h29sDr. David Chen, a Catholic psychiatrist, joins Joe Zalot to discuss the “science” of same-sex attraction, clinical means to address it, and how the Catholic faith can help people live lives of chastity.
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Ep. 68: Exploiting the Presidency to Expand Abortion
16/06/2021 Duration: 48minTom Shakely, Chief Engagement Officer at American United for Life, joins Joe Zalot to discuss the Biden administration’s first 100+ days of abortion politics.
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Ep. 67: Biden and Life Issues
01/06/2021 Duration: 44minTom Shakely, Chief Engagement Officer at American United for Life, discusses Joe Biden’s pre-presidential record on life issues, his (and his administration’s) support of abortion, and the future of Roe vs. Wade.
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Ep. 66: The Catholic Church and Gender Ideology
19/05/2021 Duration: 30minIn the final part of her interview, Mary Rice Hasson discusses the role of the Catholic Church in combatting gender ideology.
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Ep. 65: The [So-Called] Equality Act
11/05/2021 Duration: 57minIn part three of her interview, Mary Rice Hasson joins Joe Zalot to explain, and critique, the so-called “Equality Act.”
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Ep. 64: The Enculturation of Gender Ideology
04/05/2021 Duration: 38minIn part 2 of her interview, Mary Rice Hasson joins Joe Zalot to explain the origins of gender ideology and how it has become entrenched in Western culture, particularly in our public schools. Part 2 of 4
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Ep. 63: Responding to Gender Ideology – The "Person and Identity" Project
28/04/2021 Duration: 53minMary Rice Hasson, Director of the Catholic Women’s Forum at the Ethics Public Policy Center, joins Joe Zalot to explain what gender ideology is and to discuss the center’s “Person and Identity" Project.
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Ep. 62: Advocating for Terri, and all Vulnerable Patients
22/04/2021 Duration: 52minBobby Schindler joins Joe Zalot to discuss the case of his sister Terri Schiavo, as well as his ongoing work in patient advocacy.
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Ep. 61: Transgenderism and Catholic Health Care
06/04/2021 Duration: 44minNational Catholic Bioethics Center President Joseph Meaney and Director of Publications Ted Furton join Joe Zalot to talk about NCBC's new book "Transgender Issues in Catholic Health Care." Find the book here: https://www.ncbcenter.org/store/transgenderissues
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Ep. 60: Pro-Life During COVID – Part 2
25/03/2021 Duration: 49minIn part two of his interview, Dr. Charlie Camosy addresses assisted suicide, the throwaway culture, and care for the elderly, as well as how these issues have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ep. 58: Conscience and COVID-19 Vaccines
24/03/2021 Duration: 53minNCBC President Joseph Meaney and Staff Ethicist John Di Camillo join Joe Zalot to discuss forming conscience with regard to COVID-19 vaccines.
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Ep. 59: Pro-Life During COVID – Part 1
24/03/2021 Duration: 45minDr. Charlie Camosy joins Joe Zalot to discuss his work in the Pro-Life movement and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on New York City.
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Ep. 57: Combatting Human Trafficking
10/03/2021 Duration: 59minNCBC board member Deborah O’Hara-Rusckowski joins Joe Zalot to discuss her work with the Order of Malta, and her efforts to combat human trafficking
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Ep. 56: Strengthening Mission in Catholic Health Care
01/03/2021 Duration: 51minJim Spencer of Catholic Health (Long Island, NY) joins Joe Zalot to discuss challenges facing Catholic health care in the areas of identity, mission, and ethical integrity.
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Ep. 55: Protecting Conscience and Religious Liberty
22/02/2021 Duration: 49minRoger Severino, former Director of the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Health and Human Services, joins Joe Zalot to discuss his work protecting the rights of conscience and religious liberty. He also speaks to challenges that these core values face in the Biden administration.
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Ep. 54: Pro-Life Throughout the Whole of Life Pt. 2
15/02/2021 Duration: 55minIn Part 2 of her interview, Stephanie Gray Connors discusses in depth her new book Start With What: 10 Principles for Thinking About Assisted Suicide. She then looks to the future of the Pro-Life movement both in the United States and in Canada. Stephanie’s website is loveunleasheslife.com.
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Ep. 53: Pro-Life Throughout the Whole of Life – Pt. 1
01/02/2021 Duration: 45minStephanie Gray Connors joins Joe Zalot to talk about her work in the pro-life movement and to begin discussing her new book "Start With What: 10 Principles for Thinking About Assisted Suicide." Stephanie’s website is loveunlesheslife.com.
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Ep. 52: Living and Loving NFP Pt. 2
22/01/2021 Duration: 55minJenny Ingles, Director of Fertility and Life Ministries for the Diocese of Lansing, continues her discussion with Joe Zalot about promoting and implementing Natural Family Planning (NFP).
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Ep. 51: Living and Loving NFP Pt. 1
21/01/2021 Duration: 37minJenny Ingles, Director of Fertility and Life Ministries for the Diocese of Lansing, joins Joe Zalot to discuss the impact of Natural Family Planning (NFP)on her life and faith.