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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
For the first segment of this hour, Marc continues his interview with award winning author, Tracy Kidder.
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:
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?
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.
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:
In our second hour, we continue our commentary on the latest developments in the Dixon Trial. Tonight's panel included:
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.
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.
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.
First, we speak with Alice McDermott, whose books include After This, Child of My Heart, Charming Billy, At Weddings and Wakes, and That Night.
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.
