The Ethicist's Corner

In this episode of The Ethicist's Corner, we talk with the Kegley Institute of Ethics 2020-2021 Student Fellows: Brittany Johnson, Sergio Brito Solorzano, and Natalie Velasco. Each of these CSU Bakersfield students is working with the Institute to develop ethics-focused outreach projects for the CSUB campus and greater community.

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Intro Music: Opening Move by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

Host: Dr. Michael Burroughs

Guest: Brittany Johnson, Sergio Brito Solorzano & Natalie Velasco

Podcast Editor: Norma Hernandez

In this episode of The Ethicist's Corner, we talk with Dr. Brady Heiner, Associate Professor of Philosophy (CSU Fullerton) and Chair of the CSU Project Rebound Consortium, and Romarilyn Ralston, Program Director of the CSU Fullerton Project Rebound Program, about mass incarceration in California and CSU Project Rebound, a program that makes higher education more accessible to formerly incarcerated persons and, also, that supports their academic and personal success in transitioning to the CSU.

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Intro Music: Opening Move by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

Host: Dr. Michael Burroughs

Guest: Dr. Brady Heiner & Romarilyn Ralston

Podcast Editor: Norma Hernandez

In this episode of The Ethicist's Corner - our first episode of Season 2! - we talk with Dr. Keisha Ray, Assistant Professor at the McGovern Medical School at University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ray speaks with us about Black Bioethics, racial disparities in healthcare, and the need to attend to issues of systemic racism and bias as social determinants of health.

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Intro Music: Opening Move by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

Host: Dr. Michael Burroughs & Brittany Johnson

Guest: Dr. Keisha Ray

Podcast Editor: Norma Hernandez

In this episode of The Ethicist's Corner, Michael and Norma reflect on Season 1 of the pod, share highlights, and consider next steps and new developments for Season 2.

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Intro Music: Opening Move by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

Outro Music by Allie Page

Host: Dr. Michael Burroughs

Podcast Producer: Norma Hernandez

In this episode of The Ethicist's Corner, we talk with Dr. Kallee McCullough, Assistant Director of the Kegley Institute of Ethics and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at CSU Bakersfield. Kallee speaks with us about criminal justice, procedural justice, and assisting the formerly incarcerated with transitioning from life in prison to free society.

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Intro Music: Opening Move by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

Outro Music by Allie Page

Host: Dr. Michael Burroughs

Guest: Dr. Kalle McCullough

Podcast Producer: Norma Hernandez

In this episode of The Ethicist's Corner, we talk with Dr. Bryan Cwik, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and University Studies at Portland State University. Bryan speaks with us about bioethics, gene editing, and respect for expertise in the COVID-19 era.

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Intro Music: Opening Move by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

Outro Music by Allie Page

Host: Dr. Michael Burroughs

Guest: Dr. Bryan Cwik

Podcast Producer: Norma Hernandez

In this episode of The Ethicist’s Corner, we talk with David Womack, Senior Vice President of Kaiser Permanente in Kern County. David speaks about best practices for organizational leadership and facing the COVID-19 pandemic with his team.

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Intro Music: Opening Move by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

Outro Music by Allie Page

Host: Dr. Michael Burroughs

Guest: David Womack

Podcast Producer: Norma Hernandez

In this episode of The Ethicist’s Corner, we talk with actress, singer, and producer Ashley Blaine Featherson. She speaks about becoming a professional actor, race, and her motivation to support women of color through her art.

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Intro Music: Opening Move by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

Outro Music by Allie Page

Host: Dr. Michael Burroughs

Guest: Ashley Blaine Featherson

Podcast Producer: Norma Hernandez

In this episode of The Ethicist’s Corner, we talk with California State University, Bakersfield President, Dr. Lynnette Zelezny. Dr. Zelezny speaks on leading a university in the COVID-19 era and the leaders who inspire her.

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Intro Music: Opening Move by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

Outro Music by Allie Page

Host: Dr. Michael Burroughs

Guest: CSUB President, Dr. Lynnette Zelezny

Podcast Producer: Norma Hernandez

In this episode of The Ethicist’s Corner, we talk with Dr. Mary Barlow, Kern County Superintendent of Schools. She speaks on educational leadership and working with her team to address the needs of students, teachers, and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Intro Music: Opening Move by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

Outro Music by Allie Page

Host: Dr. Michael Burroughs

Guest: Dr. Mary Barlow

Podcast Producer: Norma Hernandez