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Bioethics on Air: Episode 79: A Primer on Dobbs

Marie Hilliard, NCBC Senior Fellow, joins Joe Zalot to discuss Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court case that could have a profound impact on abortion law in the United States. Marie explains the case in light of three amicus briefs that she helped to prepare on behalf of pro-life organizations, including the NCBC.

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Bioethics on Air: Episode 78: Critical Dialogue on Vaccine Mandates – Public Health, the Common Good, and Prophetic Witness

In part three of our interview, Jason Eberl and John Brehany discuss the role of public health viz-à-viz Catholic teaching and explore notions of the common good with regard to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. They conclude by speaking to how Catholics are called to prophetic witness on the vaccine issue in the public square.

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Bioethics on Air: Episode 73: The NCBC on Vaccine Mandates

Dr. Joseph Meaney, NCBC President, joins Joe Zalot to clarify the Center’s position on COVID-19 vaccine mandates, distinguish between religious and conscience exemptions, and address the social divisions that mandates have caused. Note: This podcast was recorded on September 8th, one day before Joe Biden announced the federal vaccine mandate.

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Bioethics on Air: Episode 69: Counseling Patients Who Experience Same-Sex Attraction

Dr. 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. He also addresses so-called pride month and the influence of Fr. James Martin, SJ.

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Bioethics on Air: Episode 63: Responding to Gender Ideology – The "Person and Identity" Project

Mary 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.

Click here for the “Person and Identity” Project website.

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Bioethics on Air: Episode 62: Advocating for Terri, and All Vulnerable Patients

Bobby Schindler joins Joe Zalot to discuss the case of his sister Terri Schiavo, as well as his ongoing work in patient advocacy. Click here for the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network.

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Bioethics on Air: Episode 61: Transgenderism and Catholic Health Care

National 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” which is available here.

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Bioethics on Air: Episode 60: Pro-Life During COVID – Part 2

In 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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