The Art of Apology

An apology can be very private or very public. It can be personal, political or professional. But more often than not, it can be very difficult. Tonight, we'll discuss the best ways to go about apologizing and accepting apologies. We'll also discuss whether or not it's always the best thing to do.

We'll talk with Bruce Weinstein, professional ethicist and author of Life Principles: Feeling Good by Doing Good. He'll guide us through some of the dos and don'ts of apologizing.

Dr. Maurice Ramirez, emergency room physician in Orlando and founding chair of the American Board of Disaster Medicine. He'll talk with us about whether or not doctors should apologize for professional mistakes that cause bodily harm.

We'll also hear from Jennifer Lind, assistant professor of Government at Dartmouth College. She'll tell us why she thinks it's usually best for governments not to apologize for past wrongs.