Sasha Abramsky: Jumping at Shadows
The journalist and professor discusses his latest book about how fear has contributed to demagoguery.
Robert Scheer
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SI: Human Rights & Civil Rights
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[rewind] Betsy West and Julie Cohen on Why RBG Embraced Her Pop Icon Status
The documentary filmmakers discuss their film “RBG” on the life and career of the legendary Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Robert Scheer
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SI: Biography
SI: Democracy & Media
SI: Memory: Autobiography, Biography & History
SI: War & Peace
Kenneth A. Carlson on the Film That Led to a Ceasefire in South Sudan
The documentary filmmaker discusses his new film "Heart of Nuba" about the heroic doctor Tom Catena in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan.
John Densmore: The Legacy of The Doors
The drummer for The Doors discusses being in the iconic band, staying true to his beliefs, and the people who inspire him today.
Robert Scheer
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SI: History
SI: Memory: Autobiography, Biography & History
SI: Reporting Abuse of Power
SI: War & Peace
Norman G. Finkelstein: Palestinians Are Modern Day Martyrs
The author discusses his new book about the plight of Palestinians, “Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom,” and his Jewish heritage.
Robert Scheer
SI Podcast
SI: Autobiography
SI: History
SI: Human Rights & Civil Rights
SI: Memory: Autobiography, Biography & History
SI: Reporting Abuse of Power
John Kiriakou: Gina Haspel Is a Terrible Choice to Lead the CIA
The former CIA counterterrorism official and whistleblower discusses his opposition to the nominee for the head of the agency.
Dwayne Booth: Cartooning as a Profession Is in Peril
The political cartoonist known as Mr. Fish discusses the history of his art form and the struggle to keep the industry alive.
Maj. Danny
Robert Scheer
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SI: Memory: Autobiography, Biography & History
SI: Reporting Abuse of Power
Maj. Danny Sjursen: Dissent Is Patriotic
The active duty Army Officer and former history instructor at West Point discusses his time as a soldier and his critical views on the US Military.
Robert Scheer
SI Podcast
SI: Biography
SI: Democracy & Media
SI: Memory: Autobiography, Biography & History
Greg Campbell on the Legacy of His Late Friend Chris Hondros
The journalist and filmmaker discusses his documentary about the photojournalist who died in a mortar attack in Libya in 2011.
Alice Waters on Why She Couldn’t Relate to the Hippie Movement (Part 2)
The legendary chef and proponent of the slow food movement discusses her iconic Berkeley restaurant and her involvement in the Edible Schoolyard Project.
Alice Waters: The Inspiration Behind Her Acclaimed Restaurant Chez Panisse (Part 1)
The legendary chef and proponent of the slow food movement discusses her influences and her newest book, "Coming to My Senses."
Debra Deanne Olson on One of California’s Most Progressive Governors
The granddaughter of Culbert Levy Olson and co-author of his biography discusses his life and political career, as well as his progressive values.
Robert Scheer
SI Podcast
SI: Biography
SI: Human Rights & Civil Rights
SI: Memory: Autobiography, Biography & History
Dustin Lance Black: The Long Road From Harvey Milk to Marriage Equality
The Academy Award winning writer speaks about making the film "Milk" and his subsequent activism in the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights.
David Cay Johnston: Trump Has Been Worse for America Than You Think
The Pulitzer Prize winning journalist discusses his new book, "It's Worse Than You Think," on the first year of the Trump Administration.
Andrea J. Ritchie: Police Violence Against Women of Color Rarely Makes Headlines
The attorney and author discusses her new book “Invisible No More” about how law enforcement’s assault on BIPOC women rarely gets addressed.