Bryan Buckley on Making ‘The Pirates of Somalia’
The director discusses his new film about the true story of a young Canadian journalist who embedded himself with Somali pirates.
Peter Nicks: An Exclusive Look Inside the Oakland Police Department
The documentary filmmaker discusses his new film "The Force," about the Oakland Police Department, which is attempting to make internal reforms.
Peter Kornbluh: America Is Doomed Without Transparency
The senior analyst at the National Security Archive discusses the need for transparency of government documents.
Norman Lear: A ‘bleeding heart conservative,’ (part 2)
The 95-year-old television icon, who produced some of TV's most memorable comedies, including The Jeffersons and Maude, talks about politics and mortality,
Norman Lear: A Lifetime of Changing TV and Its Audience (Part 1)
In the first of this two-part conversation, the 95-year-old television icon talks about his time in the military and his shows' biggest controversies.
James Cromwell: The Consequences of Doing Nothing
The Oscar-nominated actor, who has acted in many films and tv series, including LA Confidential, The Green Mile, and Babe, discusses his social activism.
Scott Hamilton Kennedy: Debunking Myths About GMOs
The documentary filmmaker discusses his new film "Food Evolution" about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the organic food industry.
Sarah Pillsbury: The Struggle of Making a Film About AIDS in the 1990s
Robert Scheer speaks with the producer of many films including "Desperately Seeking Susan" and the HBO film about the AIDS crisis, "And the Band Played On."
Jonathan Taplin: Big Tech Is Wrecking Democracy
The professor and music industry insider discusses the downside of the tech industry's rise.
Robert Rosenthal: Embracing New Forms of Journalistic Storytelling
The executive director of the Center for Investigative Reporting discusses new ways to reach more people through journalism.
Hamilton Fish: Breathing Fresh Life Into Journalism
The publisher of the New Republic and former publisher of The Nation discusses the changing landscape of the fourth estate.
Brian Knappenberger: The Dangers of Billionaires Silencing Media
The documentary filmmaker discusses his latest film about the end of Gawker and the billionaire who helped bring it down.
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James Forman, Jr.: The Immorality of Mass Incarceration
The professor and former public defender discusses his new book "Locking Up Our Own" about the mass incarceration of black men.
Mark Lloyd: Communications Are Essential to a Democracy
The professor and former broadcaster discusses his most recent book, “The Communications Crisis in America and How to Fix It.”
Laura Poitras: A Filmmaker Who’s Not Afraid to Take Risks
The Oscar-winning documentarian behind "Citizenfour" discusses her new film "Risk" about Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.