Life & Death with Dignity

In this episode I talk with my guest Jack Austin about his father Don's decision to utilize the Oregon death with dignity law. We talk about Dr. Don's story, it's impact on their family and Jack himself, and then we finish by discussing some philosophical questions and implications regarding death with dignity laws.

Thank you again to Jack, the entire Austin family, and Don, for being an amazing, courageous person.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: [phone]

Timeframes:

• :45 - Comments on the previous The Problems with Microaggressions episode. 
• 7:48 - Listener shout-outs.
• 11:29 - Best beer of the week and Leikam Brewing. 
• 14:00 - Intro to Jack Austin
• 16:00 - Discussion with Jack begins and brew review. 
• 20:07 - Discussion of Death with Dignity begins. 

References/Links

• The Hill - Pete Buttigieg campaign surveyed staffers of color about microaggressions in the workplace
• Politico - Pelosi cites 'element of misogyny' after Warren drops out
• The Washington Post - "THE. Nina. Turner." Bernie Sanders’s most visible and passionate surrogate is helping him connect with black voters
• 1994 Oregon Ballot Measure 16
• Oregon Death with Dignity Act: Annual Reports
• America's Health Rankings Annual Report on Suicide
• Oregon Death with Dignity Act 2018 Data Summary
• Oregon SCR28 In memoriam: Dr. Donald F. Austin.

Contact Information
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