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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Nov 10, 2017 • 32min
Peter Kornbluh: Transparency is essential
The senior analyst at the National Security Archive discusses the need for transparency of government documents.
Nov 3, 2017 • 36min
Daniel Ellsberg: The Doomsday Machine
The former military analyst talks about why he leaked the Pentagon Papers and why there aren’t more whistleblowers today.
Oct 27, 2017 • 32min
Erwin Chemerinsky: Free Speech on Campus
The Dean of Berkeley's Law School discusses his new book and the limitations of the First Amendment.
Oct 20, 2017 • 31min
Viet Thanh Nguyen: The Sympathizer
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses his acclaimed novel and the legacy of the Vietnam War.
Oct 13, 2017 • 31min
Brett Morgen: Jane
The filmmaker discusses his most recent film about primatologist Jane Goodall.
Oct 6, 2017 • 30min
Norman Lear: A 'bleeding heart conservative,' (part 2)
The 95-year-old television icon talks about politics and mortality. [Contains mature language.]
Sep 29, 2017 • 35min
Norman Lear: A lifetime of changing TV and its audience (part 1)
The 95-year-old television icon talks about his time in the military and his shows' biggest controversies. [Contains mature language]
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.
