October 24, 2011
Join us for another Theater Baltimore conversation. Today we speak with Kristine Nielsen, who plays Mrs. Malaprop in the Center Stage production of The Rivals.
October 24, 2011
Derrick Jensen is an environmental author and activist, and is one of the leading thinkers on issues of sustainability and the philosophy of environmentalism. He is the author of Endgame and Truths Among Us, among many others.
October 24, 2011
October 20, 2011
We're joined by organizers from UNITE HERE! and Occupy Baltimore to discuss t
October 20, 2011
Dr. Lester Spence joins us to discuss his new book, Stare in the Darkness: The Limits of Hip-hop and Black Politics.
October 19, 2011
Join Dr. Raymond Winbush, director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University, for a discussion about increasing the academic achievement of young black men.
October 19, 2011
Wall Street Journal reporter Cameron McWhirter joins us to discuss his new book Red Summer: The Summer of 1919 and the Awakening of Black America. The year 1919 included some of the bloodiest acts of racism of American history, including at least 52 lynchings and 25 riots in the summer alone. McWhirter's book
October 18, 2011
Our guest this hour is David Kennedy, diretor of the Center for Crime Prevention and Control and professor of criminal justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. David joins us to discuss his new book, Don't Shoot: One Man, A Street Fellowship,
October 18, 2011
We're joined this hour by Toure, whose work as an author, journalist, and cultural critic includes fiction, music writing, and essays on a wide variety of topics. His new book, Who's Afraid of Post-Blackness: What It Means to Be Black Now, contains excerpts from over 100 interviews Toure conducte
October 17, 2011
Mildred Muhammad joins Steiner Show regular Meshelle for a conversation about the prevention of domestic abuse. Mildred is the ex-wife of John Allen Muhammad, whose 2003 killing spree left 10 people dead in the Washington, DC area. A survivor of domestic abuse, Muhammad now
October 17, 2011
Randall Kennedy is a Professor of Law at Harvard University and is the author, most recently, of The Persistence of the Color Line: Racial Politics and the Obama Presidency. He joins us to discuss the racial identity of President Obama, and how he courted black voters in the 2008 presidential campaign.
October 13, 2011
Ahoy mateys! Today on the show we bring you a tour of the USS Constellation, an 18th century sailing ship built right here in Maryland. It's now a floating museum, docked in the Inner Harbor. Chris Rowsom is Director of Historic Ships for Baltimore, and he took us aboard to talk about the ship's history, its con
October 13, 2011
We've been bringing you coverage of Occupy Wall Street since the beginning of the protest, but today we decided to go get the story in person!
October 12, 2011
The Creative Alliance at the Patterson has two upcoming events focusing on the Middle Passage. Joseph Norman, an artist in residence at the Creative Alliance, has connected four hundred and one black and white paintings to create a massive mural of his own telling of the Middle Passage.
October 12, 2011
Listen in as we discuss the educational gap between minorites and whites in the country.
October 11, 2011
We continue our coverage of the Occupy Wall Street protests, as we check in with organizers in New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.
Joining us are:
Kevin Zeese, Co-organizer of the occupation of Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC
October 11, 2011
Do corporations pay their fair share of taxes? We'll discuss ideas for corporate tax reform with Scott Klinger, Associate Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, and Curtis Dubay, Senior Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation.
October 11, 2011
We'll take a look at concerns over a proposed map for congressional redistricting in Maryland.
October 10, 2011
Join us for a ranging conversation with Shawn Ware, a poet, member of the Kiowa tribe and an educator on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming.
October 10, 2011
If you live in Baltimore, you've seen groups of dirt bikers weaving through traffic, doing wheelies through the city streets. While riding dirt bikes in the city has been outlawed, one youth advocate sees them as a vital way of reaching young people and channeling their energy into positive outlets.
October 6, 2011
Join us for a visit to San Domingo, Maryland, a small unincorporated town in Wicomico County. The town was founded in the early 1800s by free black settlers who purchased the land, and thus were able to secure an economic independence rare for African-American communities of the time. We traveled to the town’s 1919 school house to meet with a group of residents and discuss the history of
October 6, 2011
Remember the scare over BPA in plastic water bottles? Have you ever wondered what other chemicals are in common products, and how they affect us? Our guest today is McKay Jenkins, who set out to find about about the many (and often unregulated) chemicals we're exposed to every day. His new book is
October 5, 2011
The current protests of Wall Street have brought about a domino effect, as cities across the United States have joined the cause to protest their own financial districts.
October 5, 2011
Join us in a dialogue on the main contenders and standouts in the Republican primary election. Bob Somerby, editor of The Daily Howler, Trae Lewis, chair of the Baltimore City Young Republicans, and Dr.
October 4, 2011
We're in DC reporting from the Take Back the American Dream Conference for Free Speech TV. Be sure to check out their full coverage here.
On this hour of the show, you'll hear from:
October 4, 2011
We're in DC reporting from the Take Back the American Dream Conference for Free Speech TV. Be sure to check out their full coverage here.
On this hour of the show, you'll hear from:
October 4, 2011
We're in DC reporting from the Take Back the American Dream Conference for Free Speech TV. Be sure to check out their full coverage here.
On this hour of the show, you'll hear from:
October 3, 2011
We're brodcasting live from the Take Back the American Dream Conference in Washington, DC, an annual conference of the progressive movement. This hour, we have a panel on progressive organizing, harnessing the power of youth for social change, and key issues facing the progressive movement.
October 3, 2011
We're down in DC broadcasting live from the Take Back the American Dream Conference for Free Speech TV. Be sure to check out their coverage of this gathering of progressive thinkers and organizers.
September 28, 2011
Fox News commentator and journalist Juan Williams joins us to discuss his new book, Muzzled:The Assault on Honest Debate.
September 28, 2011
Electric vehicle advocate Chelsea Sexton joins us to discuss the future of electric transportation, and building a sustainable alternative to fuel-burning vehicles.
September 28, 2011
Actress Dawn Ursula plays the role of Ruth in Everyman Theatre's current production of Lorraine Hansberry's classic play A Raisin in the Sun. She joins us in the studio to discuss her role and the continuing relevance of the play's themes over half a century after it was written. For more information and showtimes, clic
September 28, 2011
We speak with members of The Intersection, an innovative new organization that seeks to transform Baltimore communities from within by teaching community organizing and leadership skills to youth.
Joining us are:
September 28, 2011
Join us for this Urbanite Radio Story. Dr. Alexander "Sandro" Sulakvelidze joins us to discuss phages, which are viruses that attack germs but leave non-threatening bacteria alone. Commonly used in the Soviet Union, phages never gained traction in the US, and Dr.
September 28, 2011
Researchers at the European Center for Nuclear Research have discovered puzzling new data, that suggests that neutrino particles in their particle accelerator travelled faster than the speed of light. Why would that matter? Our guests join us today to explain how
September 27, 2011
Protesters under the banner of "Occupy Wall Street" continue their second week of protests in New York City. We're joined by protest organizer Lucas Vazquez to discuss the issues driving the protests.
September 27, 2011
We're joined by activist and author Luis Rodriguez. He's the author of Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A, and the forthcoming sequel It Calls You Back: An Odyssey Through Love, Addiction, Revolutions, and Heal
September 26, 2011
Join us for a discussion about Harriet Beecher Stowe's influential abolitionist novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. Next year is the 100th anniversary of its publication, and we're joined by two scholars to take a closer look at the book's legacy, from the controversial character of Uncle Tom, to the abolitionist activism of Stowe.
September 26, 2011
This hour, we'll discuss the latest news from Washington, as politicians continue to debate the deficit reduction plan proposed by President Obama last week and global economic troubles continue.
September 22, 2011
On September 11, 1973, the Chilean military overthrew the democratically-elected government of President Salvador Allende and established a military dictatorship led by General Augusto Pinochet.
September 22, 2011
Acclaimed author Sherman Alexie joins us in the studio to discuss his life and work, including books such as The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Indian Killer, Flight, and The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven.
September 21, 2011
Israeli peace activist Rabbi Arik Asherman joins us to discuss his work with Rabbis for Human Rights and current peace struggles that he has been a part of in Israel.
September 21, 2011
Join us for a discussion with local activists who are working to stop funding the wars and start funding our communities. They are organizing a town hall next Monday, September 26, from 7 - 9 pm at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on Charles Street and Uni
September 21, 2011
Join us for a discussion with South African artist and filmmaker Paul Emmanuel. His new show, Transitions, runs at the Brown Center at MICA through October 2nd. His photorealist drawings and film look at gender, military culture, and sexuality in a society still reeling from apartheid.
September 20, 2011
Composer and Morgan State University Associate Professor Dr. James Lee III joins us to discuss his new work Chuphshah!
September 20, 2011
Did you know that while parties in criminal cases have a right to a court-appointed lawyer, there is no guarantee that participants in civil disputes receive legal representation? Today we're talking about the legacy of Legal Aid, a non-profit organization that has provided free legal help in civil cases to Marylanders in need since 1911.
September 20, 2011
This week, Palestinian officials are applying to the United Nations for recognition as an independent state, setting off strong reactions both of support and opposition internationally. We're joined by a panel to discuss what this historic moment means.
September 19, 2011
President Obama called on Congress today to adopt his new plan, including both spending cuts and tax increases, to reduce the federal deficit by over $3 trillion over the next decade. We'll discuss Obama's plan with Bob Somerby, editor of the Daily Howler, and Marvin 'Doc' Cheatham, past president of the B
September 19, 2011
Troy Davis has been on Death Row in Georgia since 1991 for murder. He was convincted based on the testimony of nine witnesses, but since the case seven of the witnesses have recanted their testimony, citing pressure from police to identify Davis. This Wednesday he is scheduled to be killed by lethal injection. We're joined today by Deirdre O'Connor, a lawyer who has work
September 19, 2011
We're joined by Shawna Murray, Deverick Murray, and Dayvon Love from Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle to discuss their ideas for reforming education and increasing community power in Baltimore.