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What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

  • Scott Rada

🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine modern pet culture, from rising spending to emotional bonds and the ethical tensions between care, control and consistency.

Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

  • Scott Rada

🎧 From family favors to organ donation, this conversation asks what separates ordinary calculation from genuine generosity rooted in love, community and moral purpose.

Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

  • Scott Rada

🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

  • Scott Rada

Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

  • BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises

Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.

'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

“This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.

Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

  • Scott Rada

🎧 Compared with other nations, public opinion here skews more negative. The hosts explore distance, perception and how limited interaction feeds misunderstanding and weakens civic life.

Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

  • BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises

The Oscars are in the rearview mirror, which gives us an opportunity to turn our attention back to television and streaming programs.

Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to delay state, federal trials | Hot off the Wire podcast

Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to delay state, federal trials | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery; temperatures soar in Southwest | Hot off the Wire podcast

Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery; temperatures soar in Southwest | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

Iran strikes Gulf refineries; drivers see gas prices jump | Hot off the Wire podcast

Iran strikes Gulf refineries; drivers see gas prices jump | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

Is modern life eroding our willingness to sacrifice for something greater? | The Ethical Life podcast

Is modern life eroding our willingness to sacrifice for something greater? | The Ethical Life podcast

  • Scott Rada

🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore commitment, loyalty and purpose, asking why fewer people feel bound to causes, communities or ideals beyond personal interest.

Israel kills another Iranian official; Venezuela tops US in WBC | Hot off the Wire podcast

Israel kills another Iranian official; Venezuela tops US in WBC | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

'One Battle After Another' wins big and more Oscar highlights | Streamed & Screened

'One Battle After Another' wins big and more Oscar highlights | Streamed & Screened

  • BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises

This week's episode breaks down the winners and losers, Conan O'Brien's hosting duties, the unique fashions of the night, in memoriam and Sean Penn's absence.

Israel kills two of Iran's leaders; TSA workers demand pay | Hot off the Wire podcast

Israel kills two of Iran's leaders; TSA workers demand pay | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

Iran hits Gulf neighbors as war continues; NCAA brackets set | Hot off the Wire podcast

Iran hits Gulf neighbors as war continues; NCAA brackets set | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

Explosion strikes Iran’s capital; NASA clears Artemis rocket | Hot off the Wire podcast

Explosion strikes Iran’s capital; NASA clears Artemis rocket | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

Oil prices soar as Iran's attacks on Mideast shipping continue | Hot off the Wire podcast

Oil prices soar as Iran's attacks on Mideast shipping continue | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

How do we find the line between striving and drifting? | The Ethical Life podcast

How do we find the line between striving and drifting? | The Ethical Life podcast

  • Scott Rada

🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine the ethics of ambition, exploring burnout, apathy and whether healthy goals require self-awareness, mentorship and meaningful connection to avoid imbalance.

Iran keeps pressure on oil infrastructure as US casualties rise | Hot off the Wire podcast

Iran keeps pressure on oil infrastructure as US casualties rise | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

Dignified transfer for Kentucky soldier; NFL free agency begins | Hot off the Wire podcast

Dignified transfer for Kentucky soldier; NFL free agency begins | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

US, Iran spar over status of Iranian warship sunk by a submarine | Hot off the Wire podcast

US, Iran spar over status of Iranian warship sunk by a submarine | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

People love to hate changing clocks for daylight savings time | Hot off the Wire podcast

People love to hate changing clocks for daylight savings time | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

Trump replaces Noem; another milestone for NBA’s James | Hot off the Wire podcast

Trump replaces Noem; another milestone for NBA’s James | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

Iran launches new attacks; World Baseball Classic begins | Hot off the Wire podcast

Iran launches new attacks; World Baseball Classic begins | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

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