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Scheer Intelligence features thoughtful and provocative conversations with "American Originals" -- people who, through a lifetime of engagement with political issues, offer unique and often surprising perspectives on the day's most important issues.

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Victor Narro: Undocumented immigrants living in fear 31.03.2017 31:05

The immigration and labor attorney discusses the trauma of being an undocumented immigrant right now.

Boyah J. Farah: A voice for refugees 24.03.2017 34:38

The Somali-born American writer discusses his early life in the war-torn country and becoming an American.

Joel Whitney: The CIA's Cold War literary influence 17.03.2017 32:39

The author of Finks: How the CIA Tricked the World’s Best Writers discusses how the spy agency used its own form of propaganda through highly respected magazines to counter the rise in communism around the world.

Lewis Wallace: Is objectivity dead? 10.03.2017 30:34

The former Marketplace reporter discusses his controversial blog post about neutrality in the Trump era.

Edward Sorel: A lifetime curiosity about Mary Astor 03.03.2017 31:16

The illustrator and author discusses his recent book, Mary Astor’s Purple Diary: The Great American Sex Scandal of 1936 . [EXPLICIT LANGUAGE]

Juan Cole: Be wary of strongmen in the US and abroad 24.02.2017 33:36

The history professor and essayist talks about Islamophobia and foreign relations under President Trump.

Judy Woodruff: The perfect time to be a journalist 17.02.2017 31:39

The award-winning journalist talks about women in the press and the next generation of the media.

Geoff Cowan: An aggressive press is essential 10.02.2017 30:43

Professor Geoff Cowan discusses the need for a strong press and opposition during the Trump presidency.

Steve Wasserman: The future of books 03.02.2017 32:07

Heyday Books' Steve Wasserman talks about why books are more important now than ever.

Willie Nelson: A Long Story (Part II) 27.01.2017 34:28

Robert Scheer continues his discussion about music, life, and America with legendary musician Willie Nelson. (EXPLICIT LANGUAGE)

Willie Nelson: A Long Story (Part I) 20.01.2017 37:43

Robert Scheer sits down with legendary musician Willie Nelson to talk about what makes him an "American Original."

Sergei Plekhanov: A new chapter with Russia 13.01.2017 33:10

Robert Scheer sits down with Professor Sergei Plekhanov to discuss the United States' future ties with Russia under President-elect Donald Trump.

Lawrence Ferlinghetti: A champion for the Beats 06.01.2017 34:56

Robert Scheer sits down with Lawrence Ferlinghetti, poet and co-founder of famed City Lights Bookstore to talk about his life and work publishing writers of the Beat Generation.

Janet Yang: A groundbreaking producer 23.12.2016 31:09

Robert Scheer sits down with Hollywood producer Janet Yang to discuss her connection to China and how it has influenced her career in filmmaking.

Zev Yaroslavsky: A pragmatic Los Angeles politician 16.12.2016 31:16

Robert Scheer sits down with longtime Californian politician Zev Yaroslavsky to discuss his decades-long career and his take on the presidential election.

Richard Reeves: A timely history of internment in America 09.12.2016 32:53

Robert Scheer sits down with journalist Richard Reeves to discuss Donald Trump's rise and what we can learn from the past.

Blase Bonpane: A priest who defied the church 02.12.2016 31:37

Robert Scheer sits down with priest Blase Bonpane to discuss his career working for peace in Central America and his conflicted relationship with the Catholic Church.

Johann Hari: Chasing the scream 25.11.2016 32:19

Robert Scheer sits down with journalist Johann Hari to discuss what he has discovered about addiction and the war on drugs.

Kali Nicole Gross: Dissecting a startling crime 18.11.2016 31:12

Robert Scheer sits down with Author Kali Nicole Gross to discuss her new book Hannah Mary Tabbs and the Disembodied Torso .

Kshama Sawant: Bringing socialism to Seattle 11.11.2016 34:25

Robert Scheer sits down with Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant to discuss the changing face of socialism in this country.

Lizbeth Mateo: An immigration activist using herself as an example 04.11.2016 32:19

In this week’s Scheer Intelligence, Robert Scheer sits down with immigration rights activist Lizbeth Mateo to discuss what should be done for immigrants and her own status.

Amy Trask: A powerful woman in the world of football 28.10.2016 31:35

Robert Scheer sits down with former Oakland Raiders CEO Amy Trask to discuss her experience as a female executive in a male-dominated field.

David Dayen: The untold stories of the mortgage crisis 21.10.2016 31:52

Robert Scheer sits down with writer David Dayen to discuss the fallout from the housing crisis.

Petros Papadakis: The joy and danger of college football 14.10.2016 30:55

Robert Scheer sits down with sports broadcaster and former college football player Petros Papadakis to discuss the lure of the sport for young players.

Misty K. Snow: An historic Senate nominee 07.10.2016 31:12

Robert Scheer sits down with Utah Democratic Senate nominee Misty K Snow to discuss her unlikely candidacy.