Marc Steiner

June 10, 2016

From The Archives: Ralph Nader On Getting Steamed To Overcome Capitalism

June 10, 2016 - Segment 4 - We host a special archive edition of The Marc Steiner Show: my 2011 interview with Ralph Nader, who joined me to discuss his book Getting Steamed To Overcome Corporatism: Build it together to win, about our troubled political and economic system.
June 10, 2016

Reflecting On The Remake Of The Classic Miniseries Roots

June 10, 2016 - Segment 3 - We host a panel of guests who reflect upon the remake of the classic miniseries Roots, now that the entire series has aired. With: Dr. Kimberly Moffitt, Dr. Lester Spence, and LaKeyma Pennyamon.
June 10, 2016

Trial of Officer Caesar Goodson: Updates & Commentary

June 10, 2016 - Segment 2 - We check in with the trial of Officer Caesar Goodson in the death of Freddie Gray. Goodson was the driver of the van in which Gray allegedly sustained his fatal injuries. With Doug Colbert, Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law.
June 10, 2016

Tengella’s Take: Remembering Muhammad Ali

June 10, 2016 - Segment 1 - We host the newest edition of our weekly segment Tengella's Take with Koli Tengella. Koli is President of Tengella Edutainment, an instructor and creator of the Positive Social Change Performing Arts Program at Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts High School, and he was a 2010 Open Society Institute Fellow.
June 9, 2016

Sound Bites: Town Hall on Industrial Poultry Production on the Eastern Shore, Part 2/2

June 9, 2016 - Segment 3 - On our newest episode about our food and our world, Sound Bites. You will hear the broadcast of Part 2 of a town hall I moderated a few weeks ago in Salisbury. The impetus for the town hall was a proposed poultry operation in Wicomico Country that would include up to thirteen chicken houses, each holding 30,000 chickens.
June 9, 2016

Tension City: Inside The Presidential Debates From Kennedy-Nixon To McCain-Obama

June 9, 2016 - Segment 2 - We close the first hour with an archive edition of our show that is very relevant in light of today's electoral climate: My 2012 interview with Jim Lehrer about his book Tension City: Inside the Presidential Debates from Kennedy-Nixon to McCain-Obama.
June 9, 2016

Fight Or Flight: Anthony Harris Has Two Weeks To Turn Himself In Before Spending The Next 15 Years In Prison

June 9, 2016 - Segment 1 - We begin the show with the cover story in this week's Baltimore City Paper: Anthony Harris has two weeks to turn himself in before spending the next 15 years in prison.
June 9, 2016

City Paper This Week: Fight Or Flight

June 8, 2016 - Segment 4 - We close the show with our regular feature City Paper This Week with Editor-in-Chief Karen Houppert. This week's feature story is "Fight or Flight: Anthony Harris has two weeks to turn himself in before spending the next 15 years in prison."
June 9, 2016

Race, Class & Gender: Black Lives Matter Activist Jasmine Richards’ Lynching Sentence

June 8, 2016 - Segment 3 - We look at two disturbing legal cases in sharp contrast, both out of California: the sentencing of Black Lives Matter activist Jasmine Richards and the sentencing of a Stanford University male athlete convicted of raping an unconscious woman on Stanford's campus.
June 9, 2016

Mayor’s Budget In Baltimore & Youth Funding

June 8, 2016 - Segment 2 - We turn to a local focus and talk about funding for youth and the Mayor's budget in Baltimore. With: Councilwoman Helen Holton (Baltimore District 8), Chair of the Budget Committee.
June 9, 2016

National Election Roundtable: California Primary Results & The Race To The White House

June 8, 2016 - Segment 1 - California held Republican and Democratic primaries, and we review and analyze those results and more on our National Election Roundtable. Our panelists are: Eugene Craig III, Bhaskar Sunkara, and Dr. Mileah Kromer.
June 8, 2016

Baltimore Entrepreneur Chris Wilson On His Support For Bernie Sanders & More

June 7, 2016 - Segment 3 - We close the show with an interview with Baltimore entrepreneur Chris Wilson, about his life and about a powerful online video in which he tells his story and expresses his support for Bernie Sanders.
June 8, 2016

National News Roundup: Violence & Disruption In The Presidential Campaign, Ryan’s Endorsement Of Trump & More

June 6, 2016 - Segment 2 - On today's national news roundtable, we discuss violence and disruption around the Presidential campaign; Hilary Clinton's foreign policy speech; Paul Ryan's endorsement of Donald Trump; and Prince's autopsy results.
June 3, 2016

From The Archives: The Nazi Séance — The Strange Story of the Jewish Psychic in Hitler’s Circle

June 3, 2016 - Segment 4 - We host a special archive edition of The Marc Steiner Show, my interview with Baltimore author Arthur Magida about his book The Nazi Séance: The Strange Story of the Jewish Psychic in Hitler's Circle.
June 3, 2016

It Takes a Hood: Discussion With Author Norwood Johnson

June 3, 2016 - Segment 3 - We host an interview with Morgan State University alumnus Norwood Johnson about his book It Takes a Hood: Two Young African Americans Take Responsibility for Ending Baltimore Crime. Johnson is a retired technical writing expert analyst for the federal government.
June 3, 2016

Helping Children Succeed: Interview With Writer Paul Tough

June 3, 2016 - Segment 2 - We talk with author, speaker, and journalist Paul Tough about his new book Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why. Tough is a contributing writer to the New York Times and his other books include How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character and Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada's Quest to Change Harlem and America.
June 2, 2016

Sound Bites: Town Hall on Industrial Poultry Production on the Eastern Shore, Part 1/2

June 2, 2016 - Segment 3 - It's our newest episode about our food and our world, Sound Bites. We hear a broadcast of a town hall Marc moderated a couple weeks ago in Salisbury about industrial poultry production on the Eastern Shore.
June 2, 2016

Winfield Parker and the Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival

June 2, 2016 - Segment 2 - We have a preview of one of the performances that will be happening at the 6th annual Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival at the Creative Alliance this Saturday when we speak with singer and saxophonist Winfield Parker.
June 2, 2016

Mark Reutter on TIFs, Development, Port Covington and Harbor Point

June 2, 2016 - Segment 1 - We interview Mark Reutter, Senior Editor and Reporter with the Baltimore Brew, about his ongoing investigation on development in Baltimore and the state of Port Covington and Harbor Point.
June 1, 2016

Liza Featherstone On Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump & The State Of American Electoral Politics

June 1, 2016 - Segment 2 - We hear a National Election Commentary from Liza Featherstone, contributing editor to The Nation where she writes the advice column "Asking for a Friend," and editor of False Choices: The Faux Feminism of Hillary Clinton.
June 1, 2016

OSI Talking About Addiction: Youth, Addiction & Juvenile Justice

June 1, 2016 - Segment 1 - We begin the show with a new series coming out of the Open Society Institute-Baltimore, "Talking About Addiction." The current discussion, which takes place tonight, is about Youth, Addiction, and Juvenile Justice.
June 1, 2016

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Wen On Sugar Sweetened Beverages, The Zika Virus & Violence

May 31, 2016 - Segment 2 - Marc sits down with Baltimore City Health Commissioner Leana Wen to discuss sugar sweetened beverages and the health of young people, the Zika virus and its potential to come to Baltimore, violence in our community, and more.
June 1, 2016

New Lens Presents … Blackonomics: Housing

May 31, 2016 - Segment 1 - We begin the show with a preview of an important event happening this Thursday, hosted by New Lens. Blackonomics: Housing is a video screening, panel discussion and poetry event that examines where we live and how it impacts the Black community.
May 31, 2016

World Of The Play: The World Of Blanche Dubois

May 27, 2016 - Segment 2 - We broadcast of last Saturday's World of the Play at Everyman Theatre. The discussion, called "The World of Blanche Dubois" was based on the themes of the current production, Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire.
May 31, 2016

Sound Bites: A Visit To Black Dirt Farm On The Eastern Shore| Carbon-Neutral Fertilizer | Recipe: Mussels With Colette’s Stefano Porcile

May 26, 2016 - Segment 3 - For the newest episode of Sound Bites, we visit Black Dirt Farm in Preston, Maryland; I talk with two scientists about an important scientific advancement that could pave the way for a potential breakthrough in farming; and hear a mouth-watering recipe from mussels.
May 25, 2016

Reflection & Discussion: Officer Edward Nero Verdict

May 25, 2016 - Segment 3 - We continue our reflection and discussion on the Officer Edward Nero "not guilty" verdict in the death of Freddie Gray. With: Dominque Stevenson, Program Director for the American Friends Service Committee and co-author with Eddie Conway of Marshall Law: The Life and Times of a Baltimore Black Panther; Michaela Duchess Brown, head of communications for Bmore Bloc; and JC Faulk, organizational development consultant and activist.
May 25, 2016

Reels From the Attic: Preview With Joe Tropea

May 25, 2016 - Segment 2 - We host an interview with Joe Tropea, Digital Projects Coordinator for the Maryland Historical Society, offers a preview of an event happening Wednesday evening (May 25, 2016) at Red Emma's 2640 Space.
May 25, 2016

Women’s Health: Birth Control & Menstruation

May 25, 2016 - Segment 1 - We host a discussion regarding Birth Control & Women's Health. The newest birth control pills allow women to have no periods at all, which leads to the question: Is menstruation necessary?
May 24, 2016

Middle East Roundtable: Egyptair, Defense Minister of Israel, & Offense Against ISIS

May 24, 2016 - Segment 3 - We host a Middle East Roundtable. Topics will include:The new offensive against ISIS; the downing of an Egyptair plane; and the possibility of Avigdor Lieberman becoming Defense Minister of Israel. With: Jean Francois Seznec, and Dr. Adil Shamoo.
May 24, 2016

Baltimore Development: TIFS & Port Covington

May 24, 2016 - Segment 2 - We hold a discussion regarding the topic of TIFs, Port Covington, and Development in Baltimore. Our guests will include: Kim Trueheart, community activist; Baltimore City Councilman Carl Stokes; and Melody Simmons, reporter for Baltimore Business Journal.
May 24, 2016

Sports Roundtable: NBA Finals, The Preakness & More

May 23, 2016 - Segment 4 - We host a Sports Roundtable, checking in on the NBA Finals and the Preakness, with: Andre Melton, co-host of The Flex Zone and board operator at WEAA; and Demarus Dye, sports analyst on The Flex Zone.