December 22, 2009
For our first hour, we'll discuss some different approaches to job creation in our growing unemployment crisis.
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December 21, 2009
In our second hour, we bring you "Homelessness & The Housing Question," a panel discussion that took place on Thursday, December 17th, at New Psalmist Baptist Church.
Five local housing experts discuss the critical connection between the lack of affordable housing and the persistence of homelessness in Baltimore. The panel included:
December 21, 2009
Today, in honor of the 19th Annual National Homeless Person's Memorial Day, we start with a conversation with Antonia Fasanelli, Executive Director of the Homeless Persons Representation Project and Jeff Singer, President and CEO of
December 17, 2009
Helicon join us for their 16th annual appearance on the show. While they're now living in different countries and no longer performing regularly as a band, they reunite each year for a Winter Solstice concert.
December 17, 2009
Alarming numbers of soldiers suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This hour we look at how this crisis is being addressed, and discuss connections between PTSD and suicide.
We're joined by:
Woody Curry - Vietnam veteran, and Program Director of the Baltimore Station
December 16, 2009
We discuss the struggle for human rights and better working conditions, both right here in Baltimore and further afield, with members of the United Workers. The United Workers are an organization of low-wage workers, founded by homeless day laborers in Baltimore in 2002.
We're joined by:
December 16, 2009
Social activist and gospel and blues singer Lea Gilmore shares stories from her recent tour of Europe. Also, Lea and Marc discuss some of the books they've been reading and music they've been listening to lately.
December 15, 2009
December 15, 2009
December 15, 2009
December 15, 2009
We're joined by Laurence Kotlikoff, Professor of Economics at Boston University and research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, and Elizabeth Haynes of Haynes and Company Consulting and former head of Strategic Planning at Urban
December 14, 2009
Representatives from countries around the world are meeting in Copenhagen to negotiate an agreement on curbing global greenhouse gas emissions. What are the key issues being discussed? Is this a landmark moment in the way that we address global warming? We discuss these questions and more with:
Amy Goodman - Host of Democracy Now!
December 14, 2009
If and when Mayor Sheila Dixon resigns or is forced from office, what will change in Baltimore, both in City Hall and beyond? What legal questions remain now, in this potentially precedent-setting case? We're joined by:
David Gray - Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Maryland School of Law
December 10, 2009
We start the hour with a breif update on Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon: a new hearing on the gift card misappropriation case will take place on January 6th 2010 and her sentencing for the existing indictment is set for January 21th. Stay tuned for further details as they develop.
December 10, 2009
December 9, 2009
For our second hour, we talk with Alexandra "Sascha" Natapoff, Associate Professor of Law at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Marc talks with Prof.
December 9, 2009
December 8, 2009
Sean Dobson, Executive Director of Progressive Maryland shares the findings of the Working Maryland Report. Get ready for a sobering set of facts.
December 8, 2009
Matthew Joseph, Executive Director of Advocates for Children and Youth, joins Marc to discuss how the bad economy affects families in Baltimore and what the government is or isn't doing to help.
December 7, 2009
Christopher Taylor, president of the Union Square neighborhood association, claims he was unjustly arrested in front of his home last week. Marc talks with Taylor and Robert Giroux, another Union Square resident, about the incident. The Baltimore Police were invited, but unable, to join the discussion.
December 7, 2009
This hour we discuss the latest developments for Mayor Sheila Dixon, who was found guilty of embezzlement and misappropriation of funds last week. What are the political and social impacts of Dixon remaining in office as she explores her legal options? We're joined by Baltimore trial attorney J.
December 3, 2009
We open our hour with the latest installment from our series with Good Samarian hospital; tonight, we hear from their spine center.
December 3, 2009
Madison Smartt Bell's latest book, Devil's Dream, is a historical novel centered around Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. To learn more about Madison, who has had a dozen other novels published, is an English Professor at Goucher College, and lives in Baltimore, go to his website.
December 2, 2009
December 2, 2009
When Annie Leonard created a short video illuminating the interconnected nature of environmental and social issues around the world, she never expected many people would see it. Now that many millions have watched The Story of Stuff online, in classrooms, and beyond, what is Annie Leonard up to?
December 1, 2009
After more than six days of deliberation, the verdict returned on the trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon. She's been found guilty on a single count of embezzlement regarding gift cards intended as charity. Though she was acquited of the felony charge, the misdemenor could force her out of office.
December 1, 2009
Tonight from West Point, President Obama will outline his strategy for escalation and exit in the war in Afghanistan. His plan of deploying 30,000 more U.S. troops has met with a great deal of controversy, anda lot of house democrats feel that another major escalation is a mistake. If it is, what options do we have? Marc and panel examine the matter from several different perspectives.
December 1, 2009
When Annie Leonard created a short video illuminating the interconnected nature of environmental and social issues around the world, she never expected many people would see it. Now that many millions have watched The Story of Stuff online, in classrooms, and beyond, what is Annie Leonard up to?
November 30, 2009
The second hour of the Marc Steiner Show continues the discussion on race by author Richard Benjamin. Richard's book,Whitopia: An Improbable Journey to the Heart of White America, chronicles his travels across the US visiting with white folks who have chosen to live far away from multicultural environments and their influences.
November 30, 2009
The second hour of the Marc Steiner Show continues the discussion on race by author Richard Benjamin. Richard's book,Whitopia: An Improbable Journey to the Heart of White America, chronicles his travels across the US visiting with white folks who have chosen to live far away from multicultural environments and their influences.
November 30, 2009
November 25, 2009
For the first segment of this hour, Marc continues his interview with award winning author, Tracy Kidder.
November 25, 2009
For the first segment of this hour, Marc spoke with guests about the ongoing Felony Theft trial involving Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. The panel included:
November 24, 2009
It's time to talk about the economy. Our country is in terrible debt, unemployment is higher than ever; many Americans can't afford to take a day off work, much less go to a doctor. Who will save us? Can we save ourselves? How do we re-engage our increasingly disenfranchised numbers?
November 24, 2009
November 24, 2009
We open today's show with an update on the trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon from WEAA reporter Melody Simmons and MPT State Circle correspondent, Charles Robinson.
November 23, 2009
November 23, 2009
Jurors will return for a fourth day of debate tomorrow, as Mayor Sheila Dixon's trial continues. We discuss the implications of the case this hour with:
November 19, 2009
In our second hour, we continue our commentary on the latest developments in the Dixon Trial. Tonight's panel included:
November 19, 2009
November 18, 2009
Baltimore criminal defense attorney Dwight Pettit and reporter Melody Simmons join us to discuss Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's trial for theft at the top of the hour.
November 18, 2009
This hour, we speak with leading religious and ethical thinker Karen Armstrong. Formerly a nun, Karen Armstrong has written over twenty books, including A History of God, Through the Narrow Gate, and, most recently, The Case For God. She joins us this hour to discuss the role of religion in the modern world and her latest project,
November 17, 2009
We open the hour with a continuation of our conversation about the new developments in the Dixon Trial. Please see today's first hour for panel details.
November 17, 2009
This morning, state prosecutors rested their case in the criminal theft trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon. Nearly twenty witness were called--but developer and former boyfriend Ronald H. Lipscomb, whose testimony was believed to be key in the Mayor's prosecution, wasn't among them.
November 16, 2009
On the secound hour of todays show Marc and his three guests have an intresting conversation about Education, and whats going on in the school system today.His guests are Khalilah Harris Executive Director of the Baltimore Freedom Academy Foundation.
November 16, 2009
On Today's show Marc sits down with Anthony McCarthy, reporter Melody Simmons, and Baltimore-based trial attorney J.Wyndal Gordon who delve into the details of Mayor Sheila Dixon's trial.
November 12, 2009
First, we speak with Alice McDermott, whose books include After This, Child of My Heart, Charming Billy, At Weddings and Wakes, and That Night.
November 12, 2009
We open our first hour with a clip from our conversation series from Good Samaritan Hospital, examining some of the myths and misconceptions about flu shots.
Next, updates and commentary on the trial of Mayor Shelia Dixon from field reporter Melody Simmons and Professor of Law at Maryland State University School of Law Doug Colbert.
November 11, 2009
November 11, 2009