Topic: Ethical Challenges

3 chapters across the catalog

The Angries
Episode 877 1:55:31 - 1:58:07

877: The Angries

Trump Finances and the Blind Trust Debate

John Oliver's comparison of Trump's finances to Clinton's is criticized for focusing on ridicule rather than substance. The hosts examine the debate over Trump's refusal to release tax returns during an audit and the complexities of placing his global business ties into a blind trust.

Centrifuge Him!
Episode 648 1:45:11 - 1:47:34

648: Centrifuge Him!

Moral Self-Licensing, Family Medicine, Dr. Sharkey

Dr. Sharkey, a professor of family medicine, writes in about introducing the concept of "moral self-licensing" to his students. He satirizes the concept by suggesting a doctor could announce support for a patient's cause, dump ice water on their own head, and consider the medical problem solved.

Episode 465 35:31 - 38:57

465: Skimp Layer

FBI Cyber Careers, Ethical Hacking, Challenge Coins

The FBI is actively recruiting for its cyber team, seeking individuals with expertise in "ethical hacking," computer forensics, and information technology. Requirements for these internships include a 3.0 GPA and enrollment in an accredited university. The recruitment drive coincides with a discussion on the history of challenge coins, which originated in the military and have since spread to agencies like the FBI, CIA, and State Department.