Dr. Paul Song: Obamacare is not the progressive answer
The healthcare reform advocate discusses where the Affordable Care Act falls short and what can be done.
Apr 14, 2017•31 min
Scheer Intelligence
Scheer Intelligence features thoughtful and provocative conversations with "American Originals" -- people who, through a lifetime of engagement with political issues, offer unique and often surprising perspectives on the day's most important issues.
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Bill Blum: Bill Clinton laid the groundwork for Trump
The attorney and author talks about how the Clinton administration played a role in Trump's current immigration policies.
Apr 07, 2017•33 min
Victor Narro: Undocumented immigrants living in fear
The immigration and labor attorney discusses the trauma of being an undocumented immigrant right now.
Mar 31, 2017•31 min
Boyah J. Farah: A voice for refugees
The Somali-born American writer discusses his early life in the war-torn country and becoming an American.
Mar 24, 2017•35 min
Joel Whitney: The CIA's Cold War literary influence
The author of Finks: How the CIA Tricked the World’s Best Writers discusses how the spy agency used its own form of propaganda through highly respected magazines to counter the rise in communism around the world.
Mar 17, 2017•33 min
Lewis Wallace: Is objectivity dead?
The former Marketplace reporter discusses his controversial blog post about neutrality in the Trump era.
Mar 10, 2017•31 min
Edward Sorel: A lifetime curiosity about Mary Astor
The illustrator and author discusses his recent book, Mary Astor’s Purple Diary: The Great American Sex Scandal of 1936 . [EXPLICIT LANGUAGE]
Mar 03, 2017•31 min
Juan Cole: Be wary of strongmen in the US and abroad
The history professor and essayist talks about Islamophobia and foreign relations under President Trump.
Feb 24, 2017•34 min
Judy Woodruff: The perfect time to be a journalist
The award-winning journalist talks about women in the press and the next generation of the media.
Feb 17, 2017•32 min
Geoff Cowan: An aggressive press is essential
Professor Geoff Cowan discusses the need for a strong press and opposition during the Trump presidency.
Feb 10, 2017•31 min
Steve Wasserman: The future of books
Heyday Books' Steve Wasserman talks about why books are more important now than ever.
Feb 03, 2017•32 min
Willie Nelson: A Long Story (Part II)
Robert Scheer continues his discussion about music, life, and America with legendary musician Willie Nelson. (EXPLICIT LANGUAGE)
Jan 27, 2017•34 min
Willie Nelson: A Long Story (Part I)
Robert Scheer sits down with legendary musician Willie Nelson to talk about what makes him an "American Original."
Jan 20, 2017•38 min
Sergei Plekhanov: A new chapter with Russia
Robert Scheer sits down with Professor Sergei Plekhanov to discuss the United States' future ties with Russia under President-elect Donald Trump.
Jan 13, 2017•33 min
Lawrence Ferlinghetti: A champion for the Beats
Robert Scheer sits down with Lawrence Ferlinghetti, poet and co-founder of famed City Lights Bookstore to talk about his life and work publishing writers of the Beat Generation.
Jan 06, 2017•35 min
Janet Yang: A groundbreaking producer
Robert Scheer sits down with Hollywood producer Janet Yang to discuss her connection to China and how it has influenced her career in filmmaking.
Dec 23, 2016•31 min
Zev Yaroslavsky: A pragmatic Los Angeles politician
Robert Scheer sits down with longtime Californian politician Zev Yaroslavsky to discuss his decades-long career and his take on the presidential election.
Dec 16, 2016•31 min
Richard Reeves: A timely history of internment in America
Robert Scheer sits down with journalist Richard Reeves to discuss Donald Trump's rise and what we can learn from the past.
Dec 09, 2016•33 min
Blase Bonpane: A priest who defied the church
Robert Scheer sits down with priest Blase Bonpane to discuss his career working for peace in Central America and his conflicted relationship with the Catholic Church.
Dec 02, 2016•32 min
Johann Hari: Chasing the scream
Robert Scheer sits down with journalist Johann Hari to discuss what he has discovered about addiction and the war on drugs.
Nov 25, 2016•32 min
Kali Nicole Gross: Dissecting a startling crime
Robert Scheer sits down with Author Kali Nicole Gross to discuss her new book Hannah Mary Tabbs and the Disembodied Torso .
Nov 18, 2016•31 min
Kshama Sawant: Bringing socialism to Seattle
Robert Scheer sits down with Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant to discuss the changing face of socialism in this country.
Nov 11, 2016•34 min
Lizbeth Mateo: An immigration activist using herself as an example
In this week’s Scheer Intelligence, Robert Scheer sits down with immigration rights activist Lizbeth Mateo to discuss what should be done for immigrants and her own status.
Nov 04, 2016•32 min
Amy Trask: A powerful woman in the world of football
Robert Scheer sits down with former Oakland Raiders CEO Amy Trask to discuss her experience as a female executive in a male-dominated field.
Oct 28, 2016•32 min
David Dayen: The untold stories of the mortgage crisis
Robert Scheer sits down with writer David Dayen to discuss the fallout from the housing crisis.
Oct 21, 2016•32 min
Petros Papadakis: The joy and danger of college football
Robert Scheer sits down with sports broadcaster and former college football player Petros Papadakis to discuss the lure of the sport for young players.
Oct 14, 2016•31 min
Misty K. Snow: An historic Senate nominee
Robert Scheer sits down with Utah Democratic Senate nominee Misty K Snow to discuss her unlikely candidacy.
Oct 07, 2016•31 min
Gary Tyler: Cast the First Stone
Robert Scheer sits down with Gary Tyler to discuss his decades wrongly imprisoned and a film about the play he directed while in prison.
Sep 30, 2016•31 min
David Cay Johnston: The Making of Donald Trump
Robert Scheer sits down with award-winning journalist and author David Cay Johnston to discuss the GOP presidential candidate.
Sep 23, 2016•34 min
Matt Welch: reason and the libertarian
Robert Scheer sits down with journalist and libertarian Matt Welch to discuss the party's growth during this election campaign.
Sep 16, 2016•31 min
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