October 21, 2014
October 21, 2014 - Segment 2 - We continue our conversation on Ebola, and talk about health and political issues surrounding Ebola, treatment, public health implications, and Ebola in the United States.
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October 15, 2014
October 15, 2014 - Segment 1 - Listen in to our show commemorating Steve Biko, who was murdered in 1977 while in custody of the South African police. Biko was an anti-apartheid activist in the 1960s and 70s and founder of the Black Consciousness Movement. We reflect upon his life, his legacy, Black Consciousness, and South Africa today.
October 13, 2014
October 10, 2014 - Segment 5 - We listen back to a conversation with Haneen Alshujairy, who fled her home in Iraq with her family in 2003, and Justin Sirois, a writer living in Baltimore. Alshujairy and Sirois are co-founders of the Understanding Campaign, which seeks to teach everyone in the world one word of Arabic: Fhm (fuh-hem'), which literally means "understanding." Their hope is that by learning one simple word, people can begin to bridge the gulf between Arab and Western cultures.
October 2, 2014
October 1, 2014 - Segment 3 - We examine the situation in Hong Kong, where tens of thousands of pro-democracy protestors are demanding that China allow them to let Hong Kong residents elect their own leader in 2017, the scheduled date for the city's first elections. With: Eli Friedman, Assistant Professor of International and Comparative Labor at Cornell University and the author of the recently published book Insurgency Trap: Labor Politics in Postsocialist China.
September 30, 2014
September 29, 2014 - Segment 3 - We turn to the latest on Islamic State and US airstrikes on Syria and Iraq, with: Benjamin Friedman, Research Fellow in Defense and Homeland Security Studies for Cato Institute; Dr. Adil Shamoo, Associate Fellow of the Institute for Policy Studies, Senior Analyst forForeign Policy in Focus, and Author of Equal Worth - When Humanity Will Have Peace; and Dr. Thabit Abdullah, Associate Professor of Middle East History and Associate Dean for External Relations at York University, Toronto.
September 30, 2014
September 26, 2014 - Segment 2 - In light of the People's Climate March last Sunday and the United Nations Climate Summit this week, we examine key issues in the debate over climate change, with: Jacqueline Patterson, Director of the NAACP Climate Justice Initiative; Brentin Mock, Justice Editor for Grist; and Mike Tidwell, founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network and author of The Ravaging Tide: Strange Weather, Future Katrinas, and the Race to Save America's Coastal Cities.
September 25, 2014
September 24, 2014 - Segment 3 - We turn to the situation in Syria, where the U.S. and several Arab states carried out airstrikes against Islamic State this morning. With: Phyllis Bennis, Director of the New Internationalism Project at the Institute for Policy Studies.
September 23, 2014
September 22, 2014 - Segment 2 - We examine the Ebola epidemic and discuss the global public health implications of its spread, what the role of the West should be, and more.
September 23, 2014
September 19, 2014 - Segment 3 - We bring you a special archive edition of The Marc Steiner Show, with Paul D. Miller, aka DJ Spooky, musician, writer, and conceptual artist, and Paul Rucker,visual artist, composer, and musician. We discuss art, music, politics, the war on drugs, and remix culture.
September 18, 2014
September 18, 2014 - Segment 5 - We close out the show with Paul K. Chappell, author, speaker, Iraq War veteran, and Peace Leadership Director at the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation.
September 18, 2014
September 18, 2014 - Segment 3 - We check in on the latest developments around Islamic State, with Jenna McLaughlin of Mother Jones and Dr. Faheem Younus of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
September 18, 2014
September 18, 2014 - Segment 2 - We look at the debate over whether Scotland should become independent. With: Leslie Loftis, Senior Contributor at The Federalist; Don Guttenplan, The Nation's London correspondent; and Liam Flynn, owner of Liam Flynn's Ale House in Baltimore.
September 14, 2014
September 12, 2014 - Segment 3 - We remember anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, who was murdered on September 12, 1977, while in the custody of the South African police. Biko was an anti-apartheid activist in the 1960s and 70s and founder of the Black Consciousness Movement. We reflect upon his life, his legacy, Black Consciousness, and South Africa today.
September 12, 2014
September 11, 2014 - Segment 4 - Did you listen to President Obama's address tonight on Islamic State? Hear our discussion with a panel of guests to discuss the speech and Islamic State with Phyllis Bennis, Dr. Thabit Abdullah, and Dr. Steven David.
September 8, 2014
September 8, 2014 - Segment 2 - I interview a very special guest, Katrina vanden Heuvel, Editor, Publisher, and part-owner of The Nation magazine. Vanden Heuvel shares her views on national and international news events.
September 8, 2014
September 4, 2014 - Segment 2 - We analyze the current situation in Ukraine with Dr. John Quigley, Dr. Taras Kuzio, and Robert Parry.
September 7, 2014
September 3, 2014 - Segment 4 - We return to our analysis of the Islamic State, which just released a video apparently depicting the beheading of another American journalist with: Dr. Steven David, Professor in the Department of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University and Dr. Vijay Prashad, George and Martha Kellner Chair in South Asian History and Professor of International Studies at Trinity College.
September 2, 2014
August 27, 2014 - Segment 3 - We examine why Western Muslims are joining Islamic State, with Dr. Thabit Abdullah, Joyce Davis, and Dr. Syed Farid Alatas.
August 29, 2014
August 25, 2014 - Segment 2 - Our panel of guests joins us for an International News Roundtable, where we discuss issues including the Ebola outbreak and the latest on Islamic State.
August 22, 2014
August 22, 2014 - Segment 4 - We host a national and international news roundtable. We discuss recent news stories including the beheading of American journalist James Foley by Islamic State.
August 18, 2014
August 18, 2014 - Segment 3 - We examine solutions for the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, considering whether a one- or two-state solution is more viable.
August 12, 2014
August 11, 2014 - Segment 4 We close the show with a discussion of current events in Iraq and discuss the Islamic State.
August 6, 2014
August 5, 2014 - Segment 2 - We have an International Roundtable on Gaza, Ukraine and President Obama's Foreign Policy with Dr. Jared Ball, Dr. Adil Shamoo, and Dr. Steven Bucci.
August 5, 2014
August 4, 2014 - Segment 3 - We examine the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, with: Dr. Lawrence Brown, activist, public health consultant, and Assistant Professor of Public Health at Morgan State University; Dr. John Eldridge, Chief Scientific Officer of Profectus Biosciences; and Emira Woods, Director of Social Impact at ThoughtWorks, a software consulting firm dedicated to economic and social justice, and Associate Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies.
July 30, 2014
July 30, 2014 - Segment 2 - Listen to a debate on the situation in Gaza, with: Jay Bernstein and Dr. Adil Shamoo.
July 28, 2014
July 28, 2014 - Segment 3 - As the situation in Israel/Palestine intensifies, it becomes more and more important to hear reports on the conflict. We discuss the conflict with a panel of experts.
July 28, 2014
July 28, 2014 - Segment 2 - We discuss the national news from this week with a panel of experts.
July 25, 2014
July 23, 2014 -Segment 2 - We speak with Dr. Hisham D. Aidi about his new highly-acclaimed book Rebel Music: Race, Empire, and the New Muslim Youth Culture.
July 22, 2014
July 18, 2014 - Segment 2 - We rebroadcast our special two-hour tribute to Nelson Mandela, who passed away last week at the age of 95. You will hear from a vast array of guests from around the globe – some of whom fought with Mandela in the struggle to end Apartheid – who will discuss the life and legacy of this legendary international leader and fighter for justice.
July 17, 2014
July 16, 2014 - Segment 2 - We turn to the topic of Honduras and the border crisis, with co-host Dr. Lawrence Brown, Assistant Professor of Public Health at Morgan State University.
July 10, 2014
July 10, 2014 - Segment 2 - Katrina Vanden Heuvel, Editor and Publisher of The Nation, offers her political analysis on current national and international news events.
July 9, 2014
July 9, 2014 - Segment 2 - Today we have a special interview with members of the Abu Khdeir family. Mohammed Abu Khdeir was the Palestinian teenager who was kidnapped and murdered in a revenge killing in Jerusalem.
July 2, 2014
June 2, 2014 - Segment 3 - The shocking killings of children, violent neo-fascist protests, and other shocking news from the Israel-Palestine area have caused unrest for many, both on a political and personal level.
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2014 - Segment 4 - As the Israel/Palestine conflict grows more complicated, we discuss its many sides and viewpoints with Real News Network reporter Lia Tarachansky, who will give us a live update from the area.
June 26, 2014
June 26, 2014 - Segment 3 - As tensions in the Middle East grow, understanding the complexities of the issue grows more and more important. We discuss the ongoing conflicts with a panel of experts.
June 25, 2014
June 25, 2014 - Segment 5 - Jón Gnarr was elected to the mayoral seat of Icelandic capital Reykjavík on a radical and somewhat tongue-in-cheek platform. He stepped down on the 16th, and will present his new book at Red Emmas.
June 25, 2014
June 25 - Segment 3 - We discuss the Presbyterian divestment from Israel with Jeffrey DeYoe.
June 24, 2014
June 24, 2014 - Segment 2 - We discuss the National News with: Jordan Bloom, Opinion Editor for the Daily Caller; and Dr. Lawrence Brown, Assistant Professor of Public Health at Morgan State University.
June 18, 2014
June 17, 2014 - Segment 2 - Dr. Thabit A.J. Abdullah, Associate Professor of Middle East History and Associate Dean for External Relations at York University, Toronto, offers his insightful analysis of the current situation in Iraq.
June 17, 2014
June 16, 2014 - Segment 3 - We turn to the current upheaval in Iraq. Please listen in to our panel of experts: Dr. Richard Vatz, Bill Fletcher, Charles Faddis, and Matt Howard.
June 11, 2014
June 11, 2014 - Segment 2 - David Zirin, Sports Editor for The Nation magazine and host of the Edge of Sports Radio, joins us to talk about the World Cup in Brazil and accompanying protests. He is the author of the book Brazil's Dance with the Devil: The World Cup, the Olympics, and the Struggle for Democracy.
June 10, 2014
June 9, 2014 - Segment 3 - We discuss the 47th anniversary of the Six-Day War between Israel and several Arab nations and the beginning of 47 years of occupation. The war is known as al Naksa, or "the setback," by Palestinians.
June 10, 2014
June 9, 2014 - Segment 2 - We host a national and international news Roundtable! Our topics include the controversy around the deal that led to the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, Obama's European visit and his proposal to spend $1 Billion for European defense, and Syria.
May 28, 2014
May 28, 2014 - Segment 3 - David Zirin, Sports Editor for The Nation magazine, joins us to talk about his book Brazil's Dance with the Devil: The World Cup, the Olympics, and the Struggle for Democracy. Zirin will be speaking at Red Emma's on Thursday evening.
May 14, 2014
May 13, 2014 - Segment 3 - We host a National News Roundtable, with: Bob Somerby, Editor of the Daily Howler; and Lenny McAllister, Republican strategist and host of "NightTalk: Get to the Point" on the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel and of "Get Right with Lenny McAllister" on Newsradio 1020 KDKA in Pittsburgh.
May 9, 2014
May 9, 2014 - Segment 4 - We close the show with a special episode from our archives, my 2010 conversation with Raj Patel, author of The Value of Nothing: How to Reshape Market Society and Redefine Democracy.
May 9, 2014
May 8, 2014 - Segment 2 - We discuss Boko Haram and the over 200 Nigerian girls who were kidnapped on April 14. Our guests are: Jacob Zenn, Analyst of African Affairs at The Jamestown Foundation; Omoyele Sowore, founder and publisher of SaharaReporters.com; Dr. Alem Hailu, Associate Professor of African Studies at Howard University; and Alexis Okeowo, journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria.
May 7, 2014
May 7, 2014 - Segment 3 - We bring you the deeply emotional and inspiring story of the five Gilchrest brothers, four of whom were actively involved with the War but who had never discussed it among themselves before our interview. Listen in as former congressman Wayne Gilchrest and his four brothers - Jeffrey, Alan, Richard, and Clifford - reflect on how they were affected by the war and how their views of the world evolved in the years hence.
May 7, 2014
May 7, 2014 - Segment 2 - Two young soldiers meet on a jungle trail in Viet Nam. One lives, one dies, and their fates are connected for over 40 years. This is the story of Homer Steedly, and the journal of the young soldier he killed. Wandering Souls is a story of patriotism, mysticism, remorse, and redemption. This is part of our acclaimed documentary series, Shared Weight: The Fall of Saigon, 30 Years Later.
May 6, 2014
May 6, 2014 - Segment 3 - This week on Sound Bites we start with a conversation about the poor working conditions in America's restaurant industry and take a kayak trip through the Delmarva peninsula.