
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 467 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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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 spher... more
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 Sil... more
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. Mar... more
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 ana... more
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Guests and Mr. Scheer’s voices are consistently at a really low volume and semi-muddy fidelity (at least the podcast version). Can something be done at the recording/mixing/post-production stage(s)? The show is excellent; it’s a pity the audio isn’t louder and clearer.
Please raise the host microphone volume so it balances with the host volume. Host too low, guest too high. Stressing the ears🙈
Otherwise great discussions and fascinating topics. Well done!
Words cannot adequately describe much I love and respect this program and its host. Thank you very sincerely and deeply for all you have done and continue to do. 🤍
Scheer does not seem to understand the real risk of a second Trump administration. And minimizes Trump’s fascism, claiming over and over that Dems are at least as bad as Republicans. Scheer actually denies the vicious militarism of Reagan!
Scheer also keeps claiming he wants a conversation with his guest - Jeff Cohen -yet shuts him down over and over. Deeply disappointing “analysis” from a longtime commentator and journalist. He’s cherry-picking examples of goodish Republicans and exaggerating... more
Great show but could you please mix your voice more loudly compared to your guests
It’s like listening to Biden mumble in his sleep.
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A series of insightful conversations focused on political discourse and contemporary issues, emphasizing critical perspectives from a diverse array of guests. Notable themes often include societal norms, the intersection of race and psychology, the complexities of academic freedom, and historical insights into the Democratic Party's evolving relationship with the working class. Unique discussions explore pressing cultural and political tensions, including issues surrounding individualism, racial dynamics, and contemporary movements advocating for social change. With engaging dialogues, the series aims to educate and provoke thought among listeners who seek a deeper understanding of today's political landscape and historical context.
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