Scheer Intelligence
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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.
Episodes
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Sep 22, 2017 • 32min
James Cromwell: The consequences of doing nothing
The Oscar-nominated actor discusses his social activism.
Sep 15, 2017 • 31min
Dolores Huerta: A tireless voice for workers
The 87-year-old labor icon discusses her life and career as well as a new film about her.
Sep 8, 2017 • 33min
Scott Hamilton Kennedy: Food Evolution
The documentary filmmaker discusses his new film about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the organic food industry.
Sep 1, 2017 • 35min
William J. Perry: The real risk of nuclear war
The former Secretary of Defense discusses the current nuclear threats the world faces and how we got to this point.
Aug 25, 2017 • 32min
Sabaah Folayan and Damon Davis: Whose Streets?
The documentary filmmakers discuss their film about the Ferguson, Missouri protests after the police shooting of an unarmed black teenager in 2014.
Aug 18, 2017 • 30min
Sarah Pillsbury: Breakthrough films and Liberty Hill
The film producer discusses her career in entertainment and her Los Angeles foundation.
Aug 11, 2017 • 37min
Jonathan Taplin: Move Fast and Break Things
The professor and music industry insider discusses the downside of the tech industry's rise.
Aug 4, 2017 • 32min
Robert Rosenthal: Embracing new forms of journalistic storytelling
The executive director of the Center for Investigative Reporting discusses new ways to reach more people.
Jul 28, 2017 • 34min
Hamilton Fish: Breathing fresh life into journalism
The publisher of the New Republic discusses the changing landscape of the fourth estate.
Jul 21, 2017 • 33min
Brian Knappenberger: Nobody Speak
The documentary filmmaker discusses his latest film about the end of Gawker and the billionaire who helped bring it down.
