Daniel Ellsberg: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner
The former military analyst talks about why he leaked the Pentagon Papers and why there aren’t more whistleblowers today.
Erwin Chemerinsky: What Free Speech Looks Like on Campus
The Dean of Berkeley's Law School discusses his new book, "Free Speech on Campus," and the limitations of the First Amendment.
Viet Thanh Nguyen: Telling the Story of Vietnam Through Fiction
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses his acclaimed novel, "The Sympathizer," and the legacy of the Vietnam War on "Scheer Intelligence."
Brett Morgen on the Ethics of Jane Goodall’s Studies
The filmmaker discusses his documentary about Jane Goodall which primarily uses previously unseen footage of the primatologist in Africa in the 1960s.
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.
William J. Perry: The Real Risk of Nuclear War
The former Secretary of Defense discusses the current nuclear threats the world faces and how we got to this dangerous point.
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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Danny Goldberg: Music Is Still a Positive Force in the World
The music industry insider discusses his new book about the summer of love and the changing business of music.