

Wesley J. Smith
Senior fellow at the Discovery Institute Center on Human Exceptionalism and a longtime columnist and critic of euthanasia and assisted suicide; author of books including Forced Exit and Culture of Death, focusing on bioethics and end-of-life issues.
Top 3 podcasts with Wesley J. Smith
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Mar 9, 2026 • 20min
“Psychiatric Euthanasia” in the Netherlands – Wesley Smith, 3/9/26 (0681)
Wesley J. Smith, a bioethics writer and senior fellow who critiques euthanasia, discusses psychiatric euthanasia in the Netherlands. He covers how assisted death laws broaden over time. He examines media mixed messages on suicide prevention. He outlines trends in Canada and the U.S. and urges moral resistance to normalizing assisted suicide.

Dec 15, 2025 • 25min
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Signs a Bill Legalizing Assisted Suicide – Wesley Smith, 12/15/25 (3493)
Wesley Smith, a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute and a columnist for National Review, dives into the controversial topic of assisted suicide following its legalization in Illinois. He critiques this move as disgraceful and explores why progressive ideologies support such measures. Smith raises concerns about the slippery slope beyond terminal illness, the erosion of conscience protections, and the potential economic dangers that may arise. He warns of cultural nihilism and advocates for a society that restores dignity and care for all lives.

Nov 4, 2025 • 15min
An Assisted Suicide Bill in Illinois & A Medical Journal Article on Compassionate Release of Violent Criminals – Wesley Smith, 11/4/25 (3081)
Wesley J. Smith, a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute and a bioethics expert, discusses the troubling shift toward legalization of assisted suicide in America, particularly with a bill in Illinois. He highlights how this shift undermines anti-suicide efforts, revealing a concerning societal trend towards eliminating suffering by any means. Smith critiques a recent JAMA article advocating for compassionate releases of violent criminals, questioning its implications for victim rights and medical ethics. His insights underscore the dangers of ideological biases in medical discourse.


