June 23, 2009
For our second hour, Marc talks with his guests about Obama's financial plan, particularly with regard to health care.
Our panel included:
June 23, 2009
June 22, 2009
For the second hour of today's show, Marc was joined by guests to discuss the current protests by Iranian citizens, and how the Internet and modern technology may be aiding these efforts. Today's panel included:
June 22, 2009
June 19, 2009
June 19, 2009
Joshua Green, writer for The Atlantic Magazine, joins us to discuss his article Regulate Pundits. He, only somewhat humorously, suggests we would benefit from regulating the wild world of political punditry.
June 17, 2009
In our second hour, our June visit from Lea Gilmore. Today, Lea and Marc examine recent quotes from Bill O'Reilly, Rush Limbaugh and other talking heads from the extreme right. What are the cultural ramifications of the extremist rhetoric coming from these talk radio and cable news programs?
June 17, 2009
Should a trolley ride on Charles Street once again? Would it help development along Charles Street, or would it divert funds from other transportation projects that would serve more people? Marc talks with advocates on both sides of the debate about funding, purpose, and how this project will affect Baltimore City economy and community.
Today's panel included:
June 15, 2009
The second half of today's show started off with a brief interview with CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, Dr. Andres Alonso, discussing the progress he's made, the steps he has left to take, and the resignation of Brian Morris.
June 15, 2009
Today's show started with a brief discussion with Senator Ben Cardin about today's headlines, including Israeli's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement that he could accept a Palestinian state, and the future of the American health care system.
Then, we discussed the protests following the Iranian Presidential election with a panel of experts.
Our guests were:
June 15, 2009
June 15, 2009
Having trouble with your tomato plants or experiencing a bug infestation in your rose garden? Noticed something strange about your favorite tree or concerned about your perennials? Marc is joined this hour by gardeners who can take and answer your questions about how to make your garden grow. Today's panel includes:
June 11, 2009
The tough economy doesn't seem to be hurting Halliburton; they cleared 4 billion dollars in operating profits for 2008. We'll discuss their dealings this hour with Pratap Chatterjee, author of Halliburton's Army: How a Well-Connected Texas Oil Company Revolutionized the Way America Makes W
June 11, 2009
Russ Baker is an award winning investigative reporter and author of the new book Family of Secrets: The Bush Dynasty, the Powerful Forces That Put It In the White House, and What Their Influence Means For America. He'll join Marc this hour for an exploration of one of the most interesting and enduring political families in America. How is this family linked to the events of the Kennedy
June 10, 2009
For the first hour of today's show, Marc was joined by New York Times best selling author, Laura Lippman. Laura Lippman has written many books including The Tess Monaghan Series, which featured the books Baltimore Blues<
June 10, 2009
June 9, 2009
June 9, 2009
In our first hour, a heated debate about healthcare reform: What are our options? What healthcare system would help the most Americans get the best coverage for their dollar? And how do we fund whatever program we chose?
June 8, 2009
Today's show is a two-hour special focusing on the state of America's housing market. Marc's discussion panel included:
June 8, 2009
Today's show is a two-hour special focusing on the state of America's housing market. Marc's discussion panel included:
June 4, 2009
For the second hour of today's show, Marc was joined by guests to discuss crime in our communities and what must be done to inspire our youth to follow a positive path. Today's panel included:
June 4, 2009
For the first hour of today's show, Marc was joined by guests to discuss President Obama's speech which took place today in Cairo, Egypt. Today's panel included:
June 3, 2009
June 3, 2009
The first hour of today's show was divided into two segments.
For the first segment, Marc was joined by Congressman Elijah Cummings (Maryland, 7th District) via phone to discuss a new bill which he proposes will improve the current state of witness protection in America.
June 2, 2009
Today on the first hour of The Marc Steiner Show, we continued our ongoing discussion of the
June 2, 2009
June 1, 2009
Juan Cole, professor of history at the University of Michigan, joins us this hour to discuss his new book Engaging The Muslim World. We'll discuss withdrawing US troops from Iraq, escalating the war in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine, and more. Check out J
June 1, 2009
May 29, 2009
Michael Pollan is the author of best-selling books like The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food.
He is to food what Al Gore is to climate change-he has done more than
May 28, 2009
May 28, 2009
For the first hour of today's show, Marc spoke with an in-studio panel on the topic of police "no-shows" in Baltimore City courtrooms.
Our in-studio panel included:
May 27, 2009
For our second hour, a live broadcast from the Murphy Fine Arts Center at Morgan State University.
May 27, 2009
In our first segment, we examine the past rulings of Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama's pick to replace retiring Judge Souter on the United States Supreme Court. What do her past rulings tell us about what kind of Supreme Court Justice she would make? Will she face a tough confirmation process?
Our panel for this segment included:
May 26, 2009
May 26, 2009
For Memorial Day, we broadcast two parts of our series Shared Weight: 30 Years After The Fall of Saigon. For more information about this hour's episode, Wandering Souls, and the complete podcast, click here.
May 26, 2009
For Memorial Day, we broadcast two parts of our series Shared Weight: 30 Years After The Fall of Saigon. For more information about this hour's episode, Woody's Journey, and for the complete podcast, click here.
May 21, 2009
May 21, 2009
May 20, 2009
May 20, 2009
An article in the May issue of the Urbanite chronicles the journey of the family of a murdered teenager as they deal with their grief and prepare to bury their son.
May 19, 2009
The second hour of today's show was divided into two segments.
For the first segment, Marc was joined by guests to discuss the military policies of President Obama, and whether or not they differ from those of the previous administration.
Guests via phone:
May 19, 2009
For the first hour of today's show, Marc was joined in-studio by Stephen Thomas, to discuss the economic viability of nuclear energy in America. Stephen Thomas is a professor of Energy Studies at the University of Greenwich (London), and has been a researcher in energy policy for more than 25 years.
May 18, 2009
May 18, 2009
May 14, 2009
The second hour of today's show was divided into 3 segments.
For the first segment, Marc spoke with guests about the story of Troy Anthony Davis, a death row inmate who may be executed for a crime that many claim he did not commit.
Joining Marc via phone were:
May 14, 2009
For the first hour of today's show, Marc rounded up the latest news headlines.
Joining Marc in-studio were:
May 13, 2009
May 13, 2009
May 12, 2009
For the second hour, Marc was joined in-studio by Mike Weddle, author of 2012: UNDER THE WITZ MOUNTAIN, about whether or not the Mayan calendar accurately predict December 21, 2012 as the end of the world.
May 12, 2009
The first hour of today's show was divided into two segments.
For the first segment, Marc spoke with Daniel Becker of the Safe Climate Campaign, to discuss the three things President Obama could do without Congress to cut emissions now.