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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Dec 9, 2016 • 33min
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 2, 2016 • 32min
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.
Nov 25, 2016 • 32min
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 18, 2016 • 31min
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 11, 2016 • 34min
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 4, 2016 • 32min
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.
Oct 28, 2016 • 32min
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 21, 2016 • 32min
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 14, 2016 • 31min
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 7, 2016 • 31min
Misty K. Snow: An historic Senate nominee
Robert Scheer sits down with Utah Democratic Senate nominee Misty K Snow to discuss her unlikely candidacy.
