Steven J. Ross: ‘How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America’
The history professor discusses his new book about a small group of civilians in Los Angeles in the 1930s and 40s who helped fight Nazis in America.
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.
Jere Van Dyk on Being Kidnapped by the Taliban
The author discusses his time in Afghanistan both as a reporter and as a hostage, which are detailed in his book "The Trade."
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.
Tiana Alexandra-Silliphant on Her Relationship With Ho Chi Minh’s Adviser
The documentary filmmaker and Hollywood actress discusses her film "The General and Me" about Vietnamese General Vo Nguyen Giap.
Peter Kornbluh: America Is Doomed Without Transparency
The senior analyst at the National Security Archive discusses the need for transparency of government documents.
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.