Should a man really be true to his word — at all costs? Is this bedrock American value still alive today? Was it ever really true for most Americans? Given the choice between doing the right thing and the smart thing, which would you choose?

Bill Whittle and Alfonzo Rachel create two new episodes of The Virtue Signal, talking about the morality underlying the news, politics and everyday life. They're funded by our Members and donors at https://BillWhittle.com . We're grateful to each one.