Critical Praise

“Week after week, R & E similarly delivers, helping restore one's faith in, of all things, television.”
— Phil Mushnick, The New York Post

“Not familiar with the PBS newsmagazine? . . . Whenever it’s on, it’s worth a look.”
— Tom Heinen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“An exciting . . . resource for people interested in religion, spirituality and ethics or just curious about that dimension in people's lives.”
— Mary Adamski, Honolulu Star Bulletin

“I find Abernethy and his team of correspondents so refreshing. They take a thoughtful, in-depth approach to religious issues often skimmed over or sensationalized by mass media . . . reporting the depths of meaning millions find in faith amid chaos. As far as news stories go, there are none better.”
— Charles Honey, Grand Rapids Press

“Religion is usually covered only as it pertains to other news stories . . . That’s what makes news ventures such as PBS’s RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY . . . all the more newsworthy.”
— Daisy Whitney, Television Week

“RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY provides an important source of information to members of the general public who may not understand the nuances of the religious world that it reveals.”
— Adelle Banks, Religion News Service

“Anchored by an experienced, low-key TV newsman Bob Abernethy . . . RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY defies market expectations. The TV program and Web site . . . become a precious library for research.”
— Raymond Schroth, National Catholic Reporter

“The show has become something of a blueprint for how to accurately report on religion.”
— Shirley Ragsdale, The Des Moines Register