Scheer Intelligence

Scheer Intelligence

Hosted by
43 min

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.

All Episodes

Jordan Elgrably reminds people of the crucial stories behind those being bombarded daily in Gaza.

The solution to Trump's exploitable border crisis is to end the US trafficking of guns for drugs that turns productive Mexicans into desperate refugees.

The recent missile exchanges between Iran and Israel stirred fears of World War III, and while the action has cooled down, the uncertain path still looms with tension.

Ray McGovern, the 27-year CIA veteran who counseled seven presidents, joins host Robert Scheer in a Theatre of the Absurd reenactment of McGovern's historic role.

On this episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast, host Robert Scheer welcomes Maxwell L.

In light of recent developments in the Julian Assange extradition case, former CIA officer John Kiriakou joins host Robert Scheer on this episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast, to…

In this episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast, host Robert Scheer and The Grayzone editor-in-chief Max Blumenthal contextualize the events of Oct.

On this episode of Scheer Intelligence, David Greene, the Civil Liberties Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, joins host Robert Scheer to discuss the new bill that would…

More from KCRW

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Poolman,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” “Last Stop in Yuma County,” and “Power.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In “Help Wanted,” part-time employees of a big-box retail store in New York are barely making a living. Author Adelle Waldman’s own job experiences inspired the novel.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Climate advocate Puneeta Chhitwal-Varma shares low-waste recipes for maintaining a healthy diet and planet.

from Good Food

The Latest

Though he hated being called a “producer,” Albini was behind albums by The Pixies and Nirvana. He helped create a D-I-Y, analog sound in rock music that influenced others.

Remembering Steve Albini: The storied artist who helped shape the sound of alt-rock

Though he hated being called a “producer,” Albini was behind albums by The Pixies and Nirvana. He helped create a D-I-Y, analog sound in rock music that influenced others.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Scott Galloway discusses his book "The Algebra of Wealth" and the growing disconnect between young people and their economic futures.

Scott Galloway: Can the youth still make it in America?

Scott Galloway discusses his book "The Algebra of Wealth" and the growing disconnect between young people and their economic futures.

from Life Examined

The World Health Organization considers antimicrobial resistance one of the top 10 threats to global health alongside climate change and pandemics.

The impact of antimicrobial resistance on human health

The World Health Organization considers antimicrobial resistance one of the top 10 threats to global health alongside climate change and pandemics.

from Second Opinion

Screenwriter, director, and producer Sam Esmail shares his inspiration for the ending of his 2023 film Leave The World Behind and what TV show holds the title for best series finale.

Sam Esmail on the ‘gift’ of ‘The Sopranos’ finale

Screenwriter, director, and producer Sam Esmail shares his inspiration for the ending of his 2023 film Leave The World Behind and what TV show holds the title for best series finale.

from The Treatment

Jerrod Carmichael on his new Max series, “Unfrosted” and the breakfast wars, and Sam Esmail on the ending to a perfect series.

Jerrod Carmichael, Spike Feresten, and Sam Esmail on The Treat

Jerrod Carmichael on his new Max series, “Unfrosted” and the breakfast wars, and Sam Esmail on the ending to a perfect series.

from The Treatment

The writer and producer talks breakfast wars, his longtime working relationship with Jerry Seinfeld, and the true story that inspired the infamous “Soup Nazi” episode.

Writer Spike Ferensten on ‘Unfrosted,’ Seinfeld, and the Soup Nazi

The writer and producer talks breakfast wars, his longtime working relationship with Jerry Seinfeld, and the true story that inspired the infamous “Soup Nazi” episode.

from The Treatment

The comedian takes us behind the scenes and process of his new Max series “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show.”

Comedian Jerrod Carmichael on Tyler, reality TV, and Season 2

The comedian takes us behind the scenes and process of his new Max series “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show.”

from The Treatment

After she became a mom, journalist Angela Garbes shifted her focus from food to the invisible, unpaid labor that goes into raising children.

Global eaters, planet-saving recipes, the unpaid labor of motherhood

After she became a mom, journalist Angela Garbes shifted her focus from food to the invisible, unpaid labor that goes into raising children.

from Good Food