Researcher at the Hastings Center, a nonprofit institute conducting research on ethics in medicine and healthcare, and author of the forthcoming book Are Workarounds Ethical?: Managing Moral Problems in Health Care Systems
Nancy Berlinger on KCRW
More from KCRW
Rich parents charged in massive college admissions scam
NationalFederal prosecutors announced charges today in what they call the “largest college admissions scam” they’ve ever prosecuted. More than a dozen people charged are from L.A.
Postpartum depression and the real-life inspiration for the TV show ‘Workin’ Moms’
Health and WellnessCanadian show “Workin’ Moms” gained attention in the U.S. after Netflix picked it up. Now in its third season, the show follows four women and their lives after giving birth.
A book bound in skin?
ArtsA book bound in the skin of its author causes eye-rolls for its modern-day caretakers.
Upheaval at the Department of Homeland Security
NationalSecretary Nielsen resigns, starting a string of departures at DHS
What will we know about the Mueller report, and when will we know it?
PoliticsThe latest letter from Attorney General William Barr says the Mueller report will be available in a few weeks.
Is life after prison possible?
PoliticsAfter finding herself abandoned by society after leaving prison, Susan Burton became the aid she and so many others in her position needed.
The Destruction of Palestinians Will Be Israel’s Undoing
PoliticsThe great majority of Israel’s problems would be solved if the nation were able to establish lasting peace with its neighbors, says journalist and filmmaker Mariam Shahin.
Gov. Newsom halts executions, citing ‘moral necessity’
CaliforniaGovernor Gavin Newsom today announced a halt to the death penalty in California. The state has a complicated history with the death penalty.