Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD

Guest: James Sherley, MD

Dr. James Sherley, a stem cell heretic, discusses his stem cell views and proposes that many other researchers in his field share his strong views but do not always speak out because of their desire to get tenure and or be published. He also explains his side of the story regarding his tenure at MIT.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD

Guest: James Sherley, MD

In this segment Dr. Sherley speaks about many stem cell related topics including the relationship between stem cells and cloning, gene therapy and how adult stem cells work.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD

Guest: James Sherley, MD

In this segment, Dr. James Sherley explains relationship between stem cells and human organs. He proposes that the future of embryonic stem cells are mis-represented and will not ever be able to deliver upon the many promises made.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD

Guest: James Sherley, MD

In this segment Dr. James Sherley offers physicians a review course on adult and embryonic stem cells.

Host: Paul Raeburn

Guest: Michael Moore

Guest: Colleen Flood

Micheal Moore's new film, Sicko, is a stinging attack on the U.S. healthcare system. We talk to Moore, listen to an excerpt from the film, and talk to a Canadian expert to find out whether Moore is right.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD

Guest: Kenneth Beer, MD

Dr. Michael Greenberg speaks with Dr. Kenneth Beer about how a physician can legally "fire" a patient.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD

Guest: Kenneth Beer, MD

Dr. Michael Greenberg speaks with Dr. Kenneth Beer about when and the kinds of patients physicians should eliminate from their practices.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD

Guest: John Carney, MEd

Hear John Carney, Vice President, Aging and End of Life, at the Center for Practical Bioethics in Kansas City, MO. as he discusses Dr. Kevorkian, euthanasia and physician assisted dying.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD

Guest: John Carney, MEd

Hear John Carney, Vice President, Aging and End of Life, at the Center for Practical Bioethics in Kansas City, MO as he discusses the futility laws and the Baby Emilio case.

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD

Guest: John Lantos, MD

In this segment, Dr. Lantos examines some of the ethical issues arising within the modern NICU, particularly in relation to Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) babies. The interview looks at the difficulties in predicting survival outcomes and appropriate interventional strategies for these very premature infants on a day-to-day basis. Dr. Lantos then concludes with an effective model for evaluating the risks vs benefits of maximum interventions, with an emphasis on moving away from our current criteria in deciding "futility of care."