The Marc Steiner Show

October 2, 2012

October 2, 2012 – Segment 1

At the beginning of the segment, we get an update from attorney J. Wyndal Gordon about the autopsy results of Anthony Anderson, Sr. His death in police custody, which we covered yesterday, was ruled a homicide.

 

October 1, 2012

October 1, 2012 – Segment 3

How 'bout them O's! We'll wrap up the show with a discussion on the Baltimore Orioles' first foray into the postseason since 1997! Joining us to talk about this exciting development will be Jerry Bembry and Milton Kent, both of whom are sports journalists and lecturers at Morgan State University.

September 25, 2012

September 25, 2012 – Segment 3

We will close out our show with Morgan State University's own Dr. Raymond Winbush, Director of the Institute for Urban Research, who will talk to us about his recent trip to Africa.

September 20, 2012

September 20, 2012 – Hour 1

We begin our show tonight with a conversation with two "Dreamers," young people whose futures will be determined by whether or not the Maryland Dream Act is voted in on election day. Jesus and Jonathan, students and activists from Maryland, will elaborate on what the Act means to them.

 

September 19, 2012

September 19, 2012 – Segment 1

Yesterday, some 800 union officers and delegates voted to suspend the Chicago teachers' strike, though the contract agreement with the school system still needs to be ratified. Tonight we take a final look back at the strike. What goals were accomplished? Who benefited most? What does this strike mean for the future of unions? For the future of education?

September 18, 2012

September 18, 2012 – Segment 2

Congressman Elijah Cummings will join us to talk about a symposium on health and wellness he will be moderating at the 2012 Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference. In addition to issues of health, Congressman Cummings will share his thoughts on the political news of the day.

 

 

September 12, 2012

Beyond the Spin: Local Perspectives

September 13, 2012 - Hour 1 - Beyond the Spin this week will include a range of local perspectives from around the country on different issues relating to the 2012 elections.  Our guests give us a sense of how the United States is constantly changing through the lens of political and social shifts in their communities.  We'll hear about a Congressional swing district in a diverse region of west Texas, the economic reality in poor communities from the deep south to California, growing conservatism in Minnesota, and more.
September 12, 2012

September 12, 2012 – Segment 3

Johns Hopkins University professor emeritus William Zartman and professor at the University of Maryland's School of Medicine, Adil Shamoo, share their responses to the attack of the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, which resulted in the death of U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens.

 

September 12, 2012

September 12, 2012 – Segment 1

Peter will be discussing the new book that he co-authored with former Baltimore Sun reporter Patrick A. McGuire, Tapping into the Wire: The Real Urban Crisis. The book, which includes an interview with The Wire creator David Simon, examines urban policy and public health issues affecting cities across the nation.
September 11, 2012

September 11, 2012 – Segment 1

The Chicago teachers' strike is in its second day, with almost 30,000 teachers and support staff walking out over reforms proposed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, President Obama's former chief of staff. We discuss what the strike means for not just unions but teachers' work lives and the future direction of education in America. Our guests are:

 

September 6, 2012

September 6, 2012 – Hour 2

"Sustainability" has been a running theme in our Sound Bites series over the past year and a half, and tonight you will hear an episode that illustrates the many different understandings of that theme. Included in the mix will be voices of rural and urban farmers, environmentalists, and food and agricultural experts.

 

September 5, 2012

September 5, 2012 – Segment 2

The Democratic National Convention kicked off its first official day yesterday in Charlotte, NC with speakers who set the tone for the convention, including Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley. We host a roundtable discussion to talk about the DNC and what it means for the election.

September 5, 2012

September 5, 2012 – Segment 1

In this presidential election, millions and millions of dollars are spent by both sides, with much of that money going towards targeted campaign ads. The Citizens United decision and the rise of Super PACs have been central to the debate over whether or not campaign finance reform is necessary. Tonight we start the conversation about money in the 2012 Election with:

September 4, 2012

September 4, 2012 – Segment 3

Two young, local delegates to the Democratic National Convention join us to share their experience and talk about the role of young people in the 2012 Election.

Joining us are:

September 3, 2012

September 3, 2012 – Segment 3

This Labor Day, we are rebroadcasting some of our favorite shows from the archive.

 

We're joined by Winona LaDuke, founder and director of Honor the Earth and White Earth Land Recovery Project.  Winona is a Native American activist, environmentalist, economist, and writer.  She ran for Vice President as the Green Party nominee in 1996 and 2000.