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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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.
Jan 6, 2017 • 35min
Lawrence Ferlinghetti: A champion for the Beats
Robert Scheer sits down with Lawrence Ferlinghetti, poet and co-founder of famed City Lights Bookstore to talk about his life and work publishing writers of the Beat Generation.
Dec 23, 2016 • 31min
Janet Yang: A groundbreaking producer
Robert Scheer sits down with Hollywood producer Janet Yang to discuss her connection to China and how it has influenced her career in filmmaking.
Dec 16, 2016 • 31min
Zev Yaroslavsky: A pragmatic Los Angeles politician
Robert Scheer sits down with longtime Californian politician Zev Yaroslavsky to discuss his decades-long career and his take on the presidential election.
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.
