Ruth Institute Podcast

Values Voters

jgruber@ruthinstitute.org — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:05:00 GMT

(September 22, 2009) Dr J returns from the Values Voters Summit in Washington, D.C., to share some of the topics discussed there. What does it mean to be a "values voter?" Dr J touches on economics, morals, culture, and marriage in her explanation.

The Myth of Overpopulation

jgruber@ruthinstitute.org — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 19:25:00 GMT

(January 26, 2010) Dr J appears on the Drew Mariani show to discuss the dramatic population decline occurring in the world's industrialized countries. She also references a two-part documentary (Demographic Winter and Demographic Bomb, in which Dr J herself appears), available here.

Bristol Palin and Oprah

jgruber@ruthinstitute.org — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT

(January 26, 2010) Oprah was dumbfounded and encouraged Bristol Palin to backtrack and rephrase her pledge to remain abstinent until marriage on a recent episode of her talk show. Only in the face of Bristol's reiterated commitment did Oprah reluctantly voice encouragement. The message was clear: that's a silly and nearly impossible goal. Why couldn't Bristol get with the program and give a feminist-approved answer? Aspirations to the presidency, a high-powered job, or an environmental mission all would have been acceptable alternatives.

Tim Tebow's Superbowl Ad

jgruber@ruthinstitute.org — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:45:00 GMT

(January 26, 2010) During this year's Superbowl, CBS is airing an ad featuring Tim Tebow. The ad is proving controversial because Tim thanks his mom for his life (she was facing a difficult situation, and abortion was an option). NOW and other pro-abortion groups are inscensed that this point is being raised at the Superbowl; Dr J takes some wind out of their sails. She opens the segment with a joke...

Pew finding: Women Marry below their own Education and Income Levels

jgruber@ruthinstitute.org — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT

(January 20, 2010) According to a recent study by the Pew Foundation, women are marrying men with lower incomes and education levels than they [the women] have. No word on whether those women are happy with the arrangement, however.

Stepping Stones: The Genesis of Prop 8

jgruber@ruthinstitute.org — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:20:00 GMT

(January 20, 2010) Dr J discusses her experience with the start of the Prop 8 movement in San Diego: a sham hearing, deaf ears, and the bait-and-switch tactics used by the same-sex "marriage" movement. She also shares some updates on the federal court case surrounding Proposition 8.

8.5 New Year's Resolutions

jgruber@ruthinstitute.org — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT

(January 12, 2010) Dr J shares 8.5 tips for defending marriage in the New Year.

Prop 8 in the Federal Courts

jgruber@ruthinstitute.org — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:30:00 GMT

(January 12, 2010) Proposition 8, the referendum passed in November 2008 that defines marriage between one man and one woman, has survived numerous state-level challenges in the court system. Ted Olsen and David Boies are leading a controversial federal-level challenge. Dr J explains some of their tactics and takes them to task on their distortion of Prop 8 supporters' position.

On Show Trials

jgruber@ruthinstitute.org — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT

(January 5, 2010) Last year, California voters passed Proposition 8--an amendment to the state's constitution defining marriage as "one man, one woman." After surviving various legal challenges at the state level, it's under attack in the federal court system. Dr J appears on "Issues, Etc." with Todd Wilken to discuss the proceedings; she also discusses how other legal battles related to homosexual "marriage" are playing out.

Egg Harvesting, Part 2

jgruber@ruthinstitute.org — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT

(December 8, 2009) Jennifer Lahl continues her interview on "Issues After Dark," fielding questions on adult and embryonic stem cell research, gamete donor anonymity, and more. The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network's website can be found at cbc-network.org.