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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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.
Jul 14, 2017 • 33min
Danny Goldberg: In Search of the Lost Chord
The music industry insider discusses his new book about the summer of love and the changing business of music.
Jul 7, 2017 • 32min
Melvin A. Goodman: A truth-teller at the CIA
CIA insider Melvin A. Goodman discusses his new book and restarting a constructive dialogue with Russia.
Jun 30, 2017 • 32min
Rebecca Carroll: Writing as a way to figure things out
The columnist and author discusses how writing has been integral to her life after growing up as a black girl adopted by a white family.
Jun 23, 2017 • 34min
James Forman, Jr.: Locking up Our Own
Professor and former public defender James Forman, Jr. discusses his new book about the mass incarceration of black men.
Jun 16, 2017 • 32min
Peter Moskowitz: Gentrification is killing cities
The journalist and writer talks about the downside of gentrification.
Jun 9, 2017 • 33min
Mark Lloyd: Communications are Essential to a Democracy
The professor and former broadcaster discusses the current obstacles to communications in the United States.
Jun 2, 2017 • 31min
Laboni Hoq: A voice for the rights of the undocumented
The civil rights attorney talks about advocating for immigrants.
