The Moral of the Story with Randy Cohen

When reading the news it is easy to have an opinion about whether the person involved was acting ethically. But no one is more entitled to that opinion than Randy Cohen. He writes The Ethicist column in the New York Times Magazine and is the author of the new Moral of the Story column in the New York Times. He joins The Takeaway with his ethical take on the news of the day.

Guests:

Randy Cohen

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Matt

Although Ruth Madoff's possible complicity in Bernie's crimes needs to be thoroughly examined, it is conceivable that she was deceived into believing that their wealth was honestly earned. After all, up until the end Madoff ran a legitimate (and once-upon-a-time lucrative) trading firm that provided the base of their wealth. Years before Madoff had proven to be a prescient innovator so people always could (mistakenly) assume that his continuing wealth was based on those talents.
Remember, at the heart of every successful con is a germ of truth. The burning question was whether Madoff was willing to con his own family. He did swindle his closest circle of friends so conning his own family isn't inconceivable.
I have no idea what really happened; I hope the truth comes out soon.

Apr. 28 2009 09:41 AM

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donna

I think ruth madoff and carmela soprano have a lot in common...

Apr. 28 2009 09:33 AM

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