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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Apr 15, 2016 • 35min
Jason Leopold and the Power of FOIA
Robert Scheer sits down with journalist Jason Leopold to discuss how he has used the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) again and again to obtain previously undisclosed government documents.
Apr 1, 2016 • 35min
Madison Shockley and the Meanings of Christianity
Robert Scheer sits down with Reverend Madison Shockley to discuss his family's history with racism as well as his views on what is means to be Christian today.
Mar 18, 2016 • 35min
Thomas Frank and the New "Liberal"
Robert Scheer sits down with writer Thomas Frank to discuss his new book about the changing face of liberals.
Mar 11, 2016 • 32min
William Binney: Blowing the Whistle on the NSA.
Robert Scheer sits down with former National Security Agency official turned whistle-blower William Binney to discuss the fight between Apple and the US government over access to Americans' cell phone data and why he believes there can be too much intelligence.
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.
