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Scheer Intelligence

Scheer Intelligence features thoughtful and provocative conversations with "American Originals" -- people who, through a lifetime of engagement with political issues, offer unique and often surprising perspectives on the day"s most important issues.

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01:01:13

The Real State of the Union: Epstein’s Shadow Network...

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2026/03/08

The newly released Epstein files don’t just implicate a handful of powerful men—they expose an entire architecture of American power built on impunity, secrecy, and the quiet expectation that the rules apply only to everyone else. As Robert Scheer and Nolan Higdon dig into this week’s revelations, the picture that emerges is not simply one of individual crimes but of a political and financial aristocracy that treats the law as a suggestion, democracy as theater, and vulnerable people as expendable

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59:47

Kucinich: “Iran Could Be the Graveyard of the...

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2026/03/04

Former congressman and longtime peace advocate Dennis Kucinich joins Robert Scheer for a stark assessment of what he calls the most perilous moment in modern U.S. foreign policy. With Washington openly coordinating military action with Israel and escalating toward direct confrontation with Iran, Kucinich argues the United States has reached the terminus of its imperial project — a point where decades of overreach, militarism, and economic decline collide. Drawing on his years in Congress fighting

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01:16:13

Techno‑Authoritarianism and the Death of...

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2026/03/02

As the U.S. drifts deeper into an era shaped by concentrated wealth, surveillance technology, and political strongmen, Robert Scheer sits down with Jonathan Taplin to examine what he calls the rise of “techno‑authoritarianism.” Drawing on decades at the intersection of culture, media, and technology—from producing Bob Dylan and The Band to directing USC’s Annenberg Innovation Lab—Taplin traces how corporate monopolies, AI, and political intimidation have hollowed out the counterculture that once

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51:13

Militarism, Climate Chaos, and the New Fascism: A...

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2026/02/26

In this edition of Scheer Intelligence, Robert Scheer sits down with journalist and filmmaker Abby Martin to unpack her blistering new documentary, Earth’s Greatest Enemy—a film that argues, with devastating clarity, that the U.S. military is the single largest institutional driver of climate destruction on the planet. Martin walks Scheer through the years‑long battle to make and distribute a documentary that Hollywood wouldn’t touch, exposes the Pentagon’s grip on media narratives, and traces how

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59:39

Techno-Fascism Exposed: The Epstein Files and the...

Scheer Intelligence ·

2026/02/19

Welcome to Scheer Intelligence, hosted by the legendary journalist Robert Scheer.In this episode, Scheer sits down with media scholar Nolan Higdon to dissect the explosive revelations emerging from the Epstein Files — newly exposed documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.At nearly 90 years old, Scheer says he has never seen anything like this.This isn’t gossip. It isn’t tabloid scandal. It’s a rare, unfiltered look into how power actually operates in America.From Silicon Valley

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40:17

Inside the New Epstein Files: What the Unredacted...

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2026/02/12

In this second installment of our weekly deep dive into the Epstein files, Robert Scheer and media scholar Nolan Higdon unpack a wave of newly unredacted documents that expose the scale—and the culture—of Epstein’s elite network. In the last 24 hours alone, Congress forced the release of additional co‑conspirator names, revealing ties that stretch from Wall Street to Harvard, Silicon Valley, global finance, and even the intellectual world of Noam Chomsky.Higdon walks through the emerging picture: a

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40:08

Caligula in the 21st Century: What the Epstein Files...

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2026/02/04

In this conversation, Robert Scheer and Nolan Higdon dig into the contradictions at the heart of America’s elite class — the philanthropists, technocrats, and political leaders who publicly preach democracy, equality, and women’s rights while privately orbiting Jeffrey Epstein long after his crimes were known. Higdon walks through the documents, the lies, the intelligence connections, and the cultural implications of a scandal that refuses to fade. What emerges is a portrait of a society where

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01:16:53

War, Truth, and the Cost of Denial

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2026/01/31

On today’s episode of Scheer Intelligence, Robert Scheer sits down once again with former CIA analyst Ray McGovern for a rare, unvarnished look at the war in Ukraine, the collapse of nuclear arms control, and the dangerous return of great‑power spheres of influence. McGovern, who spent 27 years briefing presidents from Nixon to Reagan, argues that the conflict was provoked, that Russia believes it has already won, and that the real negotiations now bypass Europe entirely. Scheer pushes back,

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46:00

The Superorganism of War: Peter Byrne on AI, Empire,...

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2026/01/29

Today on the show, Joshua Scheer speaks with award‑winning investigative journalist Peter Byrne about the explosive conclusion to his 10‑part Project Censored series on the militarization of artificial intelligence. Byrne’s reporting uncovers how Silicon Valley billionaires, the Pentagon, Wall Street, and corporate media have fused into a single war‑driven superorganism—one that feeds on conflict, surveillance, and profit while pushing humanity toward nuclear brinkmanship.In this conversation, Byrne

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44:36

The State Didn’t Just Watch MLK — It Went to War...

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2026/01/19

Every year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, official tributes reduce a radical critic of empire, capitalism, and militarism into a safely packaged icon — while quietly ignoring the brutal reality of how the U.S. government treated him in real time. Martin Luther King Jr. was not merely monitored by the FBI; he was hunted, harassed, and psychologically terrorized by a federal agency determined to silence a man whose moral authority threatened entrenched power. In this republished interview, acclaimed

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53:55

Academic Freedom on Life Support: Trump’s War on...

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2026/01/06

Today on Scheer Intelligence, we pull back the curtain on a crisis unfolding quietly but catastrophically across American higher education. Robert Scheer sits down with Professor Steve Macek — scholar, organizer, and one of the country’s sharpest analysts of academic freedom — to examine what he calls an unprecedented assault on the institutions that produce knowledge itself.From Trump’s weaponization of the Justice Department to Democratic governors signing bills that criminalize criticism of

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43:20

Nuclear Standoff: Ray McGovern and Robert Scheer on...

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2026/01/01

As the world stumbles into a new year, journalist Robert Scheer sits down with former CIA analyst Ray McGovern for a conversation that feels less like a holiday reflection and more like a warning flare. Both men came of age in the shadow of World War II, lived through the Cold War, and spent their lives studying the machinery of American power. Now, they confront a moment they argue may be even more perilous: a nuclear‑armed standoff between the United States and Russia, shaped by political chaos,

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29:02

There Are No Safe Fields”: Daniel Braaten on Texas,...

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2025/12/15

Academic freedom in the United States is hanging by a thread — and nowhere is that more visible than in Texas.In this episode of Scheer Intelligence, Robert Scheer speaks with Dr. Daniel Braaten, Associate Professor of Criminology and Political Science at Texas A&M–San Antonio, from what may be the epicenter of the most aggressive political assault on higher education in modern American history. As state legislators, governors, university boards, and now the federal executive branch move to

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40:24

Unraveling the Rot: Doug Henwood on America's...

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2025/12/07

Today we dive deep into the intricate web of America's economic landscape with our esteemed guest, Doug Henwood. As a prominent economist and writer for outlets like The Nation and Jacobin, Doug brings a critical progressive lens to the disarray of the American ruling class.In this episode, we explore the alarming short-sightedness of our elites, their complicity in fostering economic inequality, and the historical missteps that have led us to this precarious moment. From the legacy of the Clinton

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50:35

Unpacking the Whiteness Mindset: A Conversation with...

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2025/12/01

Join us for a thought-provoking episode as we sit down with Dr. Jonathan Lassiter, author of the compelling memoir, How I Know Why White People Are Crazy and Other Stories. Dr. Lassiter, a licensed psychologist and cultural commentator, takes us on a journey through his personal experiences and insights on the complexities of race, identity, and the pervasive whiteness mindset that shapes our society. Discover how fear, competition, and a distorted sense of self can keep us trapped in cycles of

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01:18:40

"Academic Freedom Under Siege: The Global...

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2025/11/26

Join Robert Scheer in this thought-provoking episode of Scheer Intelligence as he engages with David Baker, author of "Global Megascience: Universities, Research Collaborations, and Knowledge Production." Together, they explore the critical state of academic freedom in today's world and its far-reaching implications for scientific progress and collaboration. As Baker highlights, the decline of academic freedom is not just an isolated issue but a global concern that threatens the very foundation of

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46:16

From New Deal to New Elites: Unpacking the Democratic...

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2025/11/21

In this episode, we’re not just skimming the surface; we’re taking a hard look at the Democratic Party’s long and winding road—from its noble roots in the New Deal to its current identity crisis. Joining me is the brilliant Lily Geismar, a history professor at Claremont McKenna College and the author of two must-read books that dissect the failures of the Democratic Party in addressing inequality.We’re going to tackle the big questions: How did the party that once championed the working class betray

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01:03:03

"Defending the Ivory Tower: Hank Reichman on the...

Scheer Intelligence ·

2025/11/14

Welcome to the Scheer Intelligence podcast, where we probe the forces reshaping academia and the growing struggle to protect intellectual freedom. In this episode, renowned scholar Hank Reichman joins veteran journalist Robert Scheer to examine the alarming pressures undermining the core principles of higher education. From political interference to the distorting power of money, they unpack the trends that threaten the university’s mission as a space for open inquiry and debate.This is essential

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01:02:17

"From the Streets of New York to a New Political...

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2025/10/31

Welcome to another episode of Scheer Intelligence, where we dive deep into the minds shaping our political landscape. I'm your host, Robert Scheer, and today, we have an enlightening conversation with journalist and author, Ted Hamm. His latest book unpacks the transformative campaign of Zohran Mamdani, a figure poised to redefine New York's political scene and perhaps even the future of American democracy.Together, we'll explore how Mamdani's progressive platform echoes the values of past leaders

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55:27

Headline: "Silicon Valley, Censorship, and the...

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2025/10/27

In this thought-provoking episode of Scheer Intelligence, host Robert Scheer welcomes Professor Omar Zahzah, a leading voice in Arab Muslim ethnicities and diaspora studies at San Francisco State University. With a compelling background in both academia and activism, Zahzah delves into the intersection of technology, media, and the Palestinian liberation struggle through his groundbreaking book, Terms of Servitude. As the digital landscape evolves, so too does the narrative surrounding the

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