Archives of the show until 2018. For recent archives, go to: The Marc Steiner Show at the Real News Network
A young, black doctor named Kenneth Edelin was indicted for manslaughter while doing his residency in obstetrics and gynecology in Boston in the early 1970's. The alleged victim was the aborted fetus of a 17-year-old patient. Race, politics, and religion in a tumultuous time and place converged, with Dr. Edelin in the center.
The public option aspect of the health insurance reform plan is in jeopardy. Marc and his guests discuss what reform without a public option would mean for Americans.
Today's panel included:
We begin our second hour with an in-progress continuation of our conversation with Anthony McCarthy about youth violence and possible solutions for our community.
Was Denise Brown, the campus media advisor at Morgan State University, fired because of her involvement in helping students publish editorials that criticized University administrators? Some MSU students think so, and are concerned that their right to free speech is being infringed upon. Marc spoke with students from Morgan State University about the controversey.
For the first hour of today's show, Marc was joined by guests to discuss the controversy surrounding the arrest of Harvard University professor, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Our panel included:
First, Marc speaks with New York Times reporter John Harwood about the power of lobbyists and special interest groups in the health care debate. Click here to read his piece "The Lobbying Web" from the New York Times last weekend.
Marc and his guests discuss the popularity of the natural hair movement today and its background, the significance of hair in black culture, and changing trends in black hair through history.
Our guests today were:
Marc and guests discuss a new farming program that the Baltimore School system is running here in Baltimore. Great food and opportunities are being provided to students for locally grown, organic fruits and vegetables.
Today's guests were:
For the first hour of today's show, Marc was joined by guests to discuss the recent rise in violence in the City of Baltimore. The discussion panel included:
In the second hour of today's show, Marc spoke with guests about the future of food production and the ability to feed the world organically.
The panel included:
It's time for America to rethink energy. How much energy we use, how we use it, and, most importantly, where it comes from.
On today's show, Marc spoke with several environmental leaders about how the racial make-up of Baltimore City may change or effect the discussion of environmental justice.
Today's studio panel included:
The United States has one of the most progressive environmental justice systems in the world. Theoretically, Americans have access to more information, more options, and more community support in trying to lessen their environmental impact.
Public awareness on the need for becoming more energy efficient and lessening our environmental impact is at an all time high. However, in an economic crisis where many families are struggling to keep their homes and jobs, "going green" just can't be a top priority--or can it?
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disease that affects millions worldwide and has no cure. Today we spoke with leading researchers and health care professionals who specialize in sickle cell disease.
Today's guests are:
Sickle Cell Disease Services and Resources in the Maryland/DC Area
The Johns Hopkins Sickle Cell Center for Adults
Dr. Sophie Lanzkron, Director
www.sicklecellcenter.org
Appointments: 410-955-3142
Infusion Clinic: 443-287-8288
Notes: The Johns Hopkins Sickle Cell Center for Adults is currently the only place in Maryland which offers comprehensive services to adults with sickle cell disease. Services include outpatient management, education, genetic counseling, hydroxyurea screening, pain management, and social services.
*Destined to Live
Efa Ahmed-Williams, Director
443 838 9227
Destinedtolive@gmail.com
The mission of Destined to Live is to educate and equip youth with chronic illnesses on how to transition from adolescent patients to responsible adults, capable of managing their lives and chronic illness by using coping strategies and life skills.
We invite youth with Sickle Cell disease to participate in this program at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The next session starts March 5, 2009. Come and enjoy free dinner, exciting guest speakers, college tours, health education, a peer support group, games, and much more.
Destined to Live presents Fun in the Sun Sickle Cell Day Camp from June 22, 2009 to July 31, 2009. Contact Efa Ahmed-Williams for more info.
Online Resources
The Sickle Cell Information Center
www.scinfo.org
Notes: A great place for patients, families, community members, and healthcare providers to find education and resources related to sickle cell disease.
Non-Profit Organizations
The William E. Proudford Sickle Cell Fund, Inc.
www.wepsicklecell.org/index.html
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
www.sicklecelldisease.org
Notes: These are but two of the organizations that you may choose to donate your time or money to in order to aid in sickle cell disease advocacy efforts.
Here is some information Shawn Bediako sent us about a study for adults living with sickle cell disease:
The Adult Sickle Cell Quality of Life Measurement Information System (ASCQ-Me) Project is creating a tool to help doctors and researchers across the U.S. better understand what it’s like for adults living with sickle cell disease.
By understanding how sickle cell affects your daily life – like how it affects your sleeping, eating, being able to move around, emotions and feelings, and the way you spend time with family and friends – researchers can better determine the real effects of different treatments and doctors may be better able to provide high-quality care.
We want to find out what it’s like to live with sickle cell disease from the people who know best. We are seeking adults with sickle cell disease to take the draft questionnaire.
All of the research is confidential and voluntary, and all participants will receive a payment as thanks. If you are interested in the study, please contact 410-455-1586.
This project is being funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
Do you have a bad attitude about the city you live in? What do municipal leaders have to do in order to get jaded residents to buy into a new vision for a city? How can a city get residents excited about urban life after years of dysfunction? How can a city create a beneficial relationship with citizens in order to generate support for economic, education, housing and other reforms?
The blogosphere can be a very hostile environment for female bloggers, readers and commenters. Marc spoke today with female bloggers and University of Maryland Law School's Danielle Citron about why so many women are experiencing harassment online-and what can be done to create safe spaces on the net.
Ever dreamed of tearing up your lawn and growing some plants you can eat? We're joined by Scott Carlson, who did just that outside of his Rodgers Forge rowhouse, and Jon Traunfeld, the director of the Home and Garden Information Center at University of Maryland. While you're listening to our podcast, take a look at Do you like it?
Gene Robinson has spent the past seven years at the center of one of the touchiest issues in religion. As the Bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire, He is the very first openly gay bishop in the Episcopalian church. His election to that role in 2003 was met with much discomfort from the more traditional corners of the Episcopal church. Some churches have actually chosen to part ways with the Episcopal mother church and instead affiliated with more traditional parishes and national churches. Despite all this, he remains commited to his flock and to advocating for a world in which all God's children are given equal rights and protections.
He was kind enough to speak with Marc while he was in town to work with Equality Maryland.
