Religion & Ethics Newsweekly

www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/

Basic History
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly has been breaking ground in news reporting since its national debut on PBS in 1997. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Abernethy and produced by Thirteen/WNET New York, the program provides insightful coverage of the rich world of religion and ethics news - offering meaningful and compelling features and profiles of the people, trends, values, and spiritual life that exist behind the headlines.

Basic Beliefs
Bob Abernethy feels that Religion & Ethics Newsweekly allows a vital aspect of our lives, religion, the careful attention it deserves. They report the top religion and ethics news from around the world. Whenever faith communities have a distinctive point of view, Religion & Ethics allows them an opportunity to be heard.

Leadership
Consultant on Religion and News - Reverend Jimmy R. Allen
Chairman, Religion Department - Dr. Randall Balmer
Executive Producer - Joan Connell
Host - Bon Abernethy

Basic Facts
Through reports from around the U.S. and abroad, the program offers a mix of top news and important stories affecting the world's broad religious landscape, as well as the challenges raised by difficult ethical issues. Newsmakers, scholars, and historians offer insightful perspectives and analysis of significant events impacting the faith community, while personal profiles explore the different way people express their faith. In addition to reporting the news, Religion & Ethics Newsweekly also serves as a resource for many who search for the spiritual experience and want to live faithful lives. Religion & Ethics not only offers explanations to religious practices, they also explore the implications of moral and ethical issues like poverty, genetic engineering, and physician-assisted suicide.

Location
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly
1333 H Street, Northwest, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Phone (202) 216-2380