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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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Mar 17, 2017 • 33min
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 10, 2017 • 31min
Lewis Wallace: Is objectivity dead?
The former Marketplace reporter discusses his controversial blog post about neutrality in the Trump era.
Mar 3, 2017 • 31min
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]
Feb 24, 2017 • 34min
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 17, 2017 • 32min
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 10, 2017 • 31min
Geoff Cowan: An aggressive press is essential
Professor Geoff Cowan discusses the need for a strong press and opposition during the Trump presidency.
Feb 3, 2017 • 32min
Steve Wasserman: The future of books
Heyday Books' Steve Wasserman talks about why books are more important now than ever.
Jan 27, 2017 • 34min
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 20, 2017 • 38min
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 13, 2017 • 33min
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.
