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.
Melvin A. Goodman: A Truth-Teller at the CIA
The former CIA analyst discusses his book "Whistleblower at the CIA: An Insider’s Account of the Politics of Intelligence."
Robert Scheer
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SI: Human Rights & Civil Rights
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SI: Race, Class & Gender
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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.
Peter Moskowitz: Gentrification Is Killing Entire Cities
The journalist and writer talks about the downside of gentrification, housing as a right, and his new book, "How to Kill A City."
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.”