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I cannot listen to this actually. It is so stuffy and uppity. What this podcast needs is an actual human being with common sense and without a law degree. And what I really mean by that, is a Dan Savage type to breathe some life and reality into these responses, while talking circles around all...Read full review »
MsT, Berlin via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/10/15
Not sure why this podcast ended but I thought it was interesting. I liked comparing my thoughts on the topics to what the panelists might say. Perhaps the topics could have been more interesting but I still looked forward to each week.
Pop61273 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/19/15
I will miss it. I don't know who decided to cancel the podcast but if it was based on bad reviews...boo to them! I loved to hear the different opinions. I wish that there were more "advice column" podcasts out there.Read full review »
Libby.Brown via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/17/15
Half the time the questions aren't ethical. Do the producers know the times has another column called Social Q's for etiquette and manners? Panel has terrible chemistry, seem to always try to agree, with the result being a muddle.Read full review »
aabeeeefilmnnrrrtt via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/12/15
Meh
Sometimes this podcast lapses into whiny liberal finger pointing. Also, they occasionally make comments/opinions regarding areas where they lack expertise (eg medicine, medical ethics) which is suboptimal. I really enjoy Kenji the most.
TrevorLH via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/07/15
FYI — the Podcast “Financial Demands” was cut off at the end — in my download as well as here in the iTunes store.
harwooje via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/03/15
Unlike some other reviewers, I found this iteration of the Ethicists thought provoking and interesting, until... The lack of knowledge and perspective shown by all three members of the podcast on the issue of the financial collapse of 2008, and the willingness of the panel to cast shame on an...Read full review »
In search of fairness via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/01/15
I’m trying not to compare this podcast to Randy Cohen’s columns, or even to Klosterman’s attempted remake. The point-counterpoint format was a good idea, but fails dismally in execution. Too often the panelists have nothing relevant to add to each others’ rambling commentaries. Most often the...Read full review »
djk61 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/16/15
Thought provoking and good answers to things that happen in every day life. An attorney on the panelf makes it even better \
CordeliaX via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/09/15
Maybe my favorite half-hour of the whole week. These three are my heroes. It's the only good thing to come of Jake Silverstein’s stupid overhaul of the Magazine, but what a good thing.Read full review »
gwensbookstore via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/29/15
I’ve listened to every episode... I’m glad Jack is gone; he seemed like he didn’t want to be there. The new guy rambles on a bit but at least is more personable. I wish there was a bit less on the law front, and like other commenters, wish there were more chemistry between them. It feels very...Read full review »
theoriginalecs via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/13/15
I enjoy the thoughtful and intelligent panel responses to real life questions. Thanks!
yecart81 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/28/15
This new guy is boring as all get out. I like Yoshino and Bloom, but without Shafer it just becomes a liberal circle jerk.
nostromo1978 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/24/15
After the first two or three episodes of this reboot, I was ready to unsubscribe (and to stop reading it in the Sunday magazine). But then two things happened: the hosts started actually addressing the ETHICAL implications of the topics under discussion instead of taking the “Here’s what I would...Read full review »
TMJ via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/15/15
I do wish there was more of a debate and that the group had to come up with only ONE answer between the 3 of them. That would make it more interesting, but I still love it!
feliciaalingu via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/30/15
I can’t believe all the negative reviews of this podcast! It’s true that the podcast has a weird format where it seems the hosts are taking turns reading pre-written answers instead of reacting to what each other is saying. There isn’t even a word of explanation when one of the co-hosts is...Read full review »
takuhi via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/08/15
Very entertaining and informative.
Gnup1 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/01/15
If you look at this from a standpoint of something to listen to and think about on your ride to work, it's quite interesting to listen to. I like listening to other people's standpoints, even if I don't agree with them. It makes me think about my own. I feel like a few reviewers are...Read full review »
Joyouslarue via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/16/15
I thoroughly enjoyed the first four episodes, although I'm not so quick as the panelists to forgive those charities who mail nickels and quarters to guilt me into contributing. (Listen to the March 4th "Legally Bland" episode for context.)Read full review »
Graeme McRae via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/15/15
I've listened to four episode because I'm so interested in the subject matter but the hosts and execution is really terrible. There is no basis in ethics at all. It's mostly just opinions from three people who have absolute no stake in evolving the ethical zeitgeist. The Lawyer...Read full review »
Greeneyedgrin via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/14/15
I was a fan of Randy Cohen and would like to enjoy this one as well. I think it has potential. It needs to be simplified: have people ask a question, then provide an answer. That's it. As it is now, you hear a lot of babbeling after the question: people on the phone who didn't hear...Read full review »
Ricky R Richard via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/11/15
I have long enjoyed the NYT Ethicist column, and I now similarly enjoy the weekly podcast. Of course, the discussion can only be as good as the questions asked, and the nature of this is quite variable. I appreciate the personality, life experience, background, and knowledge of the three hosts...Read full review »
SageRad via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/05/15
Was hoping for something that genuinely tried to engage in a discussion of ethics. What I got is three people offering very shallow practical tips on how to get through your life. It's particularly frustrating how everything is pitched in terms of 'rights.' At the very least, maybe...Read full review »
Charles O via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/05/15
This podcast has a lot of potential, and hopefully they take advantage of it in future episodes. The panel members are clearly smart, but they don’t go very deep into the questions. They sound uncomfortable with each other. I think they should all get drunk together a few times and meet each...Read full review »
Duo Fan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/04/15
Very little chemistry between the hosts, and no deep discussion of the questions. They don't even quite seem to share a working definition of what it means to be ethical. If they could find a way to have a little fun and/or go a little deeper, it would make for a better podcast.Read full review »
KatherineTL via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/04/15
I heard about this podcast on the Slate Culture Gabfest and got so excited I stopped everything I was doing and ran to subscribe to it, not wanting to give it the chance to slip my mind. I love well-structured discussion podcasts, and I assumed this would be a good one -- that the New York Times...Read full review »
carmelist via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/02/15
I listened to the old Ethicist on occasion but didn’t find it as engaging as this version. What I like about this new iteration is the following discussion, and how the debaters follow up their opinion with short examinations and reasoning. I think it could be even more interesting if somehow the...Read full review »
joshreese via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/26/15
I listened to one of the podcasts, then read a few more of this trio’s debates on day-to-day ethical questions. Dubious ethics. Far more “what’s been my experience” point-of-view, than a discussion of the more interesting ethical notions behind the questions. Asking three random people how they...Read full review »
factoidjunkie via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/26/15
Listened to the "Fair Share" episode. I enjoyed the overall podcast as well as the topics discussed. I will certainly add this to my regular stations.Read full review »
Beauty&theBrains via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/26/15
i’m a sucker for The Ethicist, but this podcast is terrible. No chemistry, plus awkwardly low production value.
brooklynemma via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/25/15
Expected more. Could be a good show except the topics and execution left me wanting.
BroYager via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/24/15
And as a dear Abby column, it is fairly successful, but don't come here looking for deep philosophy.Read full review »
Ravenmasque via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/23/15
This was not the nuanced discussion I expected based on reading the column regularly. Maybe not quite the right panelists to speak off the cuff. Hope it improves with time.
hansayellowlight via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/22/15
Love the idea to have The Ethicists hashing it out each week. They have a chemistry feels like it's going to grow.Read full review »
Annimaniac via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/22/15
Panel is fun, collegial, and dissects everyday problems with a flair (On how to deal with a neighbor's crying baby: "speak softly and carry a stuffed animal.") Looking forward to more.Read full review »
xross2 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/21/15
I so loved the old Ethicist podcast that Randy Cohen used to make. When they reintroduced it I was very excited that maybe this reboot would be an awesome new edition to my podcasts… But, after listening to this first episode, I’m sad to report that I don’t think that’s going to be the case. It’s...Read full review »
wompedy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/21/15
Great idea but very poor result. Terrible panel, terrible questions, terrible answers. Unsubscribed instantly.
ParticularNYC via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/18/15
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