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John Kiriakou: Gina Haspel Is a Terrible Choice to Lead the CIA

April 6, 2018 0 Comments

The former CIA counterterrorism official and whistleblower discusses his opposition to the nominee for the head of the agency.

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Alice Waters on Why She Couldn’t Relate to the Hippie Movement (Part 2)

March 9, 2018 0 Comments

The legendary chef and proponent of the slow food movement discusses her iconic Berkeley restaurant and her involvement in the Edible Schoolyard Project.

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Alice Waters: The Inspiration Behind Her Acclaimed Restaurant Chez Panisse (Part 1)

March 1, 2018 0 Comments

The legendary chef and proponent of the slow food movement discusses her influences and her newest book, "Coming to My Senses."

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Janet Yang: The Producer Who Changed Hollywood for Asian Americans

December 23, 2017 0 Comments

The "Joy Luck Club" producer discusses her connection to China and how it has influenced her career in filmmaking in Hollywood.

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Danny Goldberg: Music Is Still a Positive Force in the World

July 14, 2017 0 Comments

The music industry insider discusses his new book about the summer of love and the changing business of music.

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Boyah J. Farah: A Voice for Refugees

March 24, 2017 0 Comments

The Somali-born American writer discusses his early life in the war-torn country and becoming an American.

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Judy Woodruff: The Perfect Time to Be a Journalist

February 17, 2017 0 Comments

The award-winning journalist and managing editor of PBS NewsHour talks about women in the press and the next generation of the media.

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Willie Nelson: A Long Story (Part II)

January 27, 2017 0 Comments

In the second half of this two-part conversation at his home in Hawaii, the American musician discusses his start in the music industry as a DJ and a promoter.

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[rewind] Willie Nelson: A Long Story (Part I)

January 20, 2017 0 Comments

In part one of a two-part conversation, the legendary American musician talks about his upbringing during the Great Depression.

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Amy Trask: A Powerful Woman in the World of Football

October 28, 2016 0 Comments

Robert Scheer sits down with former Oakland Raiders CEO Amy Trask to discuss her experience as a female executive in a male-dominated field.

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Petros Papadakis: The Joy and Danger of College Football

October 14, 2016 0 Comments

Robert Scheer sits down with the sports broadcaster and former college football player to discuss the lure of the sport for young players.

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Misty K. Snow: An Historic Senate Nominee

October 7, 2016 0 Comments

The Utah Democratic Senate nominee, who became the first major party transgender nominee to run for the US senate, discusses her unlikely candidacy.

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Barbara Williams: The Extreme Poverty That Came Before Success

June 24, 2016 0 Comments

In this week’s Scheer Intelligence, Robert Scheer sits down with actress, singer, and writer Barbara Williams to discuss her new memoir.

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Anthony Davis and the Repercussions of a Football Career

June 10, 2016 0 Comments

Robert Scheer sits down with famed USC and pro football player Anthony Davis and USC dean Jeremy Rosenberg to discuss how brain trauma from years of playing football forever changed…