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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Mar 4, 2016 • 34min
D. Watkins and 'The Beast Side'
Robert Scheer sits down with author, professor and activist D. Watkins to discuss his book about life in Baltimore and why he has chosen to stay in the struggling city.
Feb 19, 2016 • 32min
Ron Kovic and the Continuing Struggle for Veterans
Robert Scheer sits down with Vietnam veteran, author and peace activist Ron Kovic to discuss what has changed and what hasn’t since Kovic’s time in combat.
Feb 12, 2016 • 34min
Nomi Prins and the Washington/Wall Street Connection
Robert Scheer discusses the culture of Wall Street and its influence on government with author, journalist and former investment banker Nomi Prins.
Feb 5, 2016 • 33min
Jill Stein, the Green Party and the 2016 Election
Robert Scheer sits down with potential Green party presidential candidate, Jill Stein, to discuss her plans and why she thinks the Green Party is more relevant than ever.
Jan 22, 2016 • 33min
Ralph Nader: Consumer Advocate and Voice against Corporate Power
Robert Scheer sits down with author, lawyer and five-time presidential candidate, Ralph Nader, to discuss the current political climate and assess Nader's legacy.
Jan 8, 2016 • 36min
Tom Dine: A Half-Century Advocating for Israel and Peace in the Middle East
This week, Robert Scheer sits down with Tom Dine, currently the senior policy advisor at Israel Policy Forum, but is best know as the head of AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee), a powerful pro-Israel lobbying organization from 1980-1993.
Dec 25, 2015 • 29min
The Hunting Ground: Sexual Assault on Campus
Robert Scheer discusses the documentary film The Hunting Ground with its director, Kirby Dick, and producer, Amy Ziering.
Dec 11, 2015 • 39min
John Kiriakou: A Whistleblower on Torture
Robert Scheer sits down with former CIA agent and torture whistleblower John Kiriakou.
Nov 27, 2015 • 31min
Dennis Kucinich: An Unpredictable American Original
Robert Scheer sits down with long-time friend and former eight-term Ohio congressman Dennis Kucinich to talk about their friendship and how Kucinich’s considers himself a non-ideological pragmatist.
Nov 13, 2015 • 34min
David Talbot and Uncovering the Secret American Government
Robert Scheer speaks with David Talbot, the founder of Salon.com and author of several books to discuss the legacy of former CIA head Allen Dulles in post-World War II America and his impact on both foreign and domestic policy.
