Eon McLeary and Manuel Ruiz: ‘The Work’ Documentary and Mental Health in Prison
The documentary filmmaker and a former prisoner discuss the film about a group therapy program in one of the most infamous prisons in the United States.
Nate Cardozo: We Live in a Golden Age of Surveillance
The Electronic Frontier Foundation attorney discusses the fight for privacy online and how the next frontier in internet privacy will be around encryption.
Robert Scheer
SI Podcast
SI: Autobiography
SI: Biography
SI: Memory: Autobiography, Biography & History
Sara Driver: Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Work Is as Relevant as Ever
The independent film director discusses "Boom for Real," her documentary about the early career of the late artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Wim Wenders on Pope Francis’ Admirable Humility
The Oscar nominated director discusses his documentary about the current leader of the Catholic church, "Pope Francis: A Man of His Word."
Adam Winkler on the Long, Sordid History of Corporate Personhood
The UCLA Law professor discusses his newest book about the rights of corporations, “We The Corporations: How American Businesses Won Their Civil Rights.”
Sasha Abramsky: Jumping at Shadows
The journalist and professor discusses his latest book about how fear has contributed to demagoguery.
Robert Scheer
SI Podcast
SI: Democracy & Media
SI: Human Rights & Civil Rights
SI: Race, Class & Gender
[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
SI Podcast
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
SI Podcast
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
SI Podcast
SI: History
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.