"The television program 'Ethical Perspectives on the News' does an excellent job of featuring local persons who have sharply differing opinions on important public issues."
Al Fisher, Board of Directors, Program Committee


Upcoming Programs:
April 20

How much is a few months of life worth?

Producers: Cedric Lofdahl

Moderator: Aaron Sherman, Rabbi, Temple Judah

Panel:

  • David Bullwinkle, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Kirkwood Community College
  • Brenda Peconge, Pastor, Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church
  • Chirantan Ghosh, Oncologist, Iowa Blood and Cancer Care
April 27

The availability of good water

Producers: Cedric Lofdahl

Moderator: Scott Samuelson

Panel:

  • Carol Sweeting, Iowa City Public Works
  • Marty St. Clair, Professor of Chemistry, Coe College
  • Pat Ball, Utilities Director, Cedar Rapids
May 4

Homeless Veterans

Producers: Cedric Lofdahl and Linda Laugen

Moderator: Peter Welch

Panel:

  • Don Tyne, Linn County Director of Veterans Affairs
  • Tom Watson, A Veteran Helping Veterans
  • Jeff Raasch, Cedar Rapids Gazette Mobile Journalist
May 11

Mother’s Day throughout the year/world

Producer: Terry Boyden

Moderator: Dr. Mary Ducey

Panel:

  • Gina Hausknecht, Professor of English, Coe College
  • Marcia Rogers, President, Management Resource Group
  • Kate Minette, VP of Operation, Pearson
  Transcripts
Watch "Ethical Perspectives on the News" every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. on KCRG-TV9. Closed captioning is provided by Mt. Mercy College.
Let us know your thoughts on a recent program. Please include the date or topic in your email. Do you think additional programs should be devoted to that topic?
What topics would you like to see discussed on "Ethical Perspectives on the News?"

Thanks to the generosity of KCRG-TV9 and the cooperation of the Cedar Rapids Public Library, you may check out the program of your choice and show it to your religious class or group for a period of stimulating discussion. If you have a particular topic not covered in the "Ethical Perspectives on the News" programs, or if you would like to have someone from the IRC show the program and then lead a time of discussion, let us know!