Archives of the show until 2018. For recent archives, go to: The Marc Steiner Show at the Real News Network
We will reflect on the fact that 2012 was the hottest year on record and examine the broader issue of climate change. Joining us for this conversation are:
We share an interview with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, an atmospheric scientist and Evangelical Christian who studies climate change.
Tonight we debate over whether climate change has been a factor in creating Hurricane Sandy and other "monster storms." Joining us is:
Last month was the hottest July on record, Lauren Morello, a climate reporter for ClimateWire whose work has been featured in the Scientific American Journal, joins us for a discussion on climate change
Scientists continue to learn more about how addiction works, which informs how our society views and treats addiction. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has just redefined addiction as a chronic brain disorder. We'll discuss the implications of this development with Dr.
Scientists predict that sizeable portions of some low-lying areas around the Chesapeake Bay will be underwater in the coming decades. We're already seeing dramatic changes due to rising water levels on some Bay islands and coastal areas. Environmental writer Tom Horton joins us with the scoop on climate change and the Chesapeake.
We speak with Christopher Mims, News Editor at www.grist.org, about the relationship between climate change and natural disasters. While the recent earthquake in Japan was a "subduction zone earthquake," caused by movements in tectonic plates and not any human actions, a warming planet could mean more catastrophic events. You can read
Up first, join Housing Secretary Raymond Skinner for the first Spotlight on Maryland Housing. Secretary Skinner and Marc take on the questions facing us in this still very uncertain housing market. Whether you're a homeowner, someone looking to buy a house, or a renter, tune in every Thursday
Join us for an Urbanite Radio Story as we speak with inventor Saul Griffith, winner of a MacArthur "Genius" Grant in 2007. He received the prize for his creative inventions, including a desktop printer that prints out eyeglass lenses. He's worked on diverse projects like electronic ink (which powers electronic readers like the Ki
Independent scientist, author and paleoartist Greg Paul joins us for one of our Urbanite Radio Stories. He discusses his work as one of the leading illustrators of dinosaurs, his thoughts on God, and his passion for science.
Join us for live reports from Cancun, where our guests are attending the UN Climate Change Conference. They'll tell us what's happening on the ground, why the talks are controversial among environmental advocates, and what the
We're in Detroit covering the awe-inspiring gathering of 15,000 progressive activists, organizers, and scholars that is the 2010 U.S. Social Forum. To give you a taste of the gathering, we start off today's show with highlights from yesterday's opening march.
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?
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?
