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Ethics, Headlines & Heart: War, News, and The Life of Chuck

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Jack Russell Weinstein Ph.D., Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Philosophy & Ethics and Social and Political Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Economics, Public Philosophy.

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Philosophical Currents – Talking About War
Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein, a distinguished philosophy professor at the University of North Dakota and host of the public radio show Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life, joins us to explore the ethical complexities of war and violence. In this thought-provoking conversation, he examines how we can uphold human dignity, navigate moral responsibility, and foster empathy - even in times of conflict.

Dave Thompson News Review
Prairie Public’s News Director Dave Thompson recaps the latest developments in North Dakota and the region.

Matt’s Movie Review – The Life of Chuck
Matt Olien reviews The Life of Chuck, a genre-blending, emotionally resonant film adapted from a Stephen King novella. Told in reverse—from death to life—the movie traces the defining moments of an ordinary man, celebrating the beauty of memory, mortality, and the quiet grace of everyday existence.