Arts and Culture

Archives of the show until 2018. For recent archives, go to: The Marc Steiner Show at the Real News Network

February 12, 2015
Station North Arts and Entertainment District
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If I Were Mayor Of Baltimore: Arts, Development & Gentrification In Our City

February 11, 2015 - Segment 3 - It's another one of our regular features, "If I Were Mayor of Baltimore," as we discuss the Arts, development, and gentrification in our city with Paul Rucker, David Mitchell, Michelle Gomez and Cara Ober.
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February 12, 2015
Phillips Photographers
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Baltimore African American Experience Through The Lens Of Three Generations Of The Phillips Family

February 11, 2015 - Segment 2 - We preview of a visual treat, as we examine the Baltimore African American experience through the lens of three generations of the Phillips family, photographers who have captured Baltimore's African American community and culture since 1946 when Irving Henry Phillips began working as a photographer for the Baltimore Afro-American.
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February 10, 2015
Prostate Dialogues
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Theatre Baltimore: The Prostate Dialogues and Tales of the Tellywacker At Baltimore Theatre Project

February 6, 2015 - Segment 4 - We close out the show with another theatrical treat, as internationally renowned storyteller Jon Spelman joins us to talk about his one-man show at Baltimore's Theatre Project, The Prostate Dialogues and Tales of the Tellywacker.
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February 9, 2015
Bob Marley
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Celebrating Bob Marley’s 70th Birthday: His Legacy, Politics & Spirituality

February 6, 2015 - Segment 2 - In honor of the 70th anniversary of the birth of Bob Marley, our guests offer a tribute to the memory of the Reggae King with Dermot Hussey, Dera Tompkins and Kwame Kwei-Armah O.B.E.
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January 29, 2015
Station North Arts and Entertainment District
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Art-Part’heid: Bridging the Gap of Disparities in the Baltimore Art Scene

January 29, 2015 - Segment 4 - We discuss an important event this Sunday at the 2640 Space: Art-Part'heid: Bridging the Gap of Disparities in the Baltimore Art Scene, a panel discussion and community dialogue on race, power, privilege, exclusion and shared wealth.
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January 28, 2015
shondes
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Jewish Music Special: The Shondes

January 28, 2015 - Segment 3 - In the second part of a two part series on Jewish music, producer Mark Gunnery speaks to the Shondes about their music, the ethics of political engagement as musicians and Jews, and their support of the cultural boycott of Israel.
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January 28, 2015
Klezmatics
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Jewish Music Special: The Klezmatics

January 28, 2015 - Segment 2 - Producer Mark Gunnery presents a two part special on Jewish music. In this first installment, he speaks with members of the Klezmatics about Yiddish culture and music, Jewish spirituality and politics, and the cultural boycott of Israel.
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January 26, 2015
ali
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Theatre Baltimore: One Night in Miami

January 23, 2015 - Segment 2 - We take a peek at the production currently playing at Baltimore's Center Stage, One Night in Miami, about a night shared by Cassius Clay (the night before he announced his new name, Muhammad Ali), Malcolm X, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke, in 1964.
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January 23, 2015
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The Million Gun Victims March: Local Artist Kimberly Sheridan Speaks on Gun Violence and Art

January 22, 2015 - Segment 5 - Marc is joined by artist Kimberly Sheridan (right), the Pigtown resident who uses art to speak out against gun violence.
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January 23, 2015
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Sister’s Soul: Celebrating the Resiliency of Women in the Performing Arts

January 22, 2015 - Segment 4 - We preview the upcoming event "Sister's Soul: Celebrating the Resiliency of Women in the Performing Arts", part of the Iwa Pele Music Series.
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January 20, 2015
Baltimore Curfew Center
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Morgan State University Students Weigh In On Baltimore’s New Curfew Law

January 20, 2015 - Segment 2 - We feature an investigative report by Morgan State University (MSU) students on Baltimore's new curfew law, featured in the current issue of City Paper with Morgan State University students and faculty.
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January 20, 2015
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., The Poor Peoples Campaign & Reparations

January 19, 2015 - Segment 3 - Marc and his panel turn their attention to Dr. King's economic policies and the activities of the Poor People's Campaign, and the modern day importance of that work.
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January 20, 2015
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The Philosophy and Spirituality of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 19, 2015 - Segment 2 - We begin our celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with a discussion on hist contributions, not only as a civil rights activist, but as a philosopher and spiritual leader.
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January 19, 2015
The city that reads
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Dr. Carla Hayden On The City That Reads: A Library Card for Every Child

January 15, 2015 - Segment 5 - Marc is joined by Enoch Pratt Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Carla Hayden, as she shares details of her New Year's Resolution for 2015, which include a library card for every child.
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January 12, 2015
Dr. Charles Johnson
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Taming the Ox: Buddhist Stories and Reflections on Politics, Race, Culture, and Spiritual Practice

January 9, 2015 - Hour 1 - Prepare to be inspired as I talk with National Book Award-winning novelist and scholar Dr. Charles Johnson about his newest book Taming the Ox: Buddhist Stories and Reflections on Politics, Race, Culture, and Spiritual Practice.
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January 9, 2015
Charlie Hebdo
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KAL On Tragic Charlie Hebdo Magazine Attack In Paris

January 8, 2015 - Segment 3 - We turn to yesterday's tragic shooting at the Paris offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, which left 12 people dead. With: Kevin "KAL" Kallaugher, editorial cartoonist for The Economist magazine of London and The Baltimore Sun.
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January 9, 2015
Annie for Target
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Annie For Target: Race & Representation in Film & Advertising

January 8, 2015 - Segment 2 - Have you been to the movies lately? Join in our discussion on race and representation in film and advertising. We will take a look at recent movies including Exodus, Top Five and Annie, at Target ads, and at the rumors of Idris Elba as the next James Bond.
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January 3, 2015
simpsons
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From The Archives: The Spiritual Side of the Simpsons

January 1, 2015 - Segment 3 - In a special archive edition of the Marc Steiner Show, we listen back to a discussion on the spiritual side of The Simpsons, and talk to starring voice actor on The Simpsons Harry Shearer.
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January 2, 2015
CP
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This Week in the City Paper: People Who Died

December 24, 2014 - Segment 3 - Baltimore City Paper Senior Editor Baynard Woods joins us to look at this week's issue of the City Paper. It's the annual People Who Died issue, which focuses on some of the members of our communities who passed away over the past year.
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December 19, 2014
Helicon
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Celebrating The Solstice With The Music Of Helicon

December 18, 2014 - Segment 3 - Stay tuned for a very magical musical treat: our annual visit by Helicon! The Celtic-inspired group will hold their 29th Annual Winter Solstice Reunion Concerts at Goucher College's Kraushaar Auditorium on Saturday, December 20, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.
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December 18, 2014
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This Week in the City Paper: Top Tens

December 17, 2014 - Segment 4 - We look at this week's issue of the Baltimore City Paper with City Paper Senior Editor Baynard Woods. This week's issue is their Top Ten issue. We discuss their top ten lists and Baynard's article on the shifting relationship between Baltimore protestors and police.
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December 14, 2014
City Paper
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City Paper This Week: This Is What Democracy Looks Like

December 10, 2014 - Segment 4 - We close out the show with our weekly segment City Paper This Week, with Senior Editor Baynard Woods, including a feature on democracy and Baltimore-area Ferguson Protests.
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December 10, 2014
jc
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John Coltrane’s “Offering: Live at Temple University”

December 9, 2014 - Segment 3 - Marc Steiner Show producer Mark Gunnery shares an appreciation and review of the latest John Coltrane release, Offering: Live at Temple University. The recording documents one of Coltrane's final concerts on November 11, 1966, and offers a glimpse of where he was heading musically in the final months of his life.
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December 5, 2014
onthesideoftheroad
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On the Side of the Road: Exploring Denial & The Contested History of Israeli-Palestinian Relations

December 4, 2014 - Segment 3 - Israeli journalist and filmmaker Lia Tarachansky joins us to talk about her documentary On the Side of the Road, which is showing in Baltimore on Friday at Johns Hopkins University and Sunday at Space 2640.
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December 4, 2014
City Paper This Week
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City Paper This Week: Advent Calendar & Jewish Kids Review Mall Santas

December 3, 2014 - Segment 5 - We talk to City Paper senior editor Baynard Woods about what's in this week's issue of the City Paper, including the annual Advent Calendar and an article where Jewish kids review mall Santas.
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December 2, 2014
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Media Roundtable: Ferguson, Don Lemon, Climate Change and NPR & Fox News

December 2, 2014 - Segment 2 - We host a Media Roundtable. Our panel of guests will discuss topics to include: NPR's drastic cut-back on its environmental and climate change team; CNN correspondent Don Lemon's comment about marijuana in Ferguson; the power of Fox News; and the coverage of the events in Ferguson.
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December 1, 2014
Jacqueline Woodson
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Reflecting Upon Racist “Watermelon” Remarks At The National Book Awards

November 26, 2014 - Segment 3 - We reflect upon last week's National Book Award ceremonies, where Daniel Handler, author of the Lemony Snicket books, made racist remarks when introducing Jackie Woodson, who won the award for Young People's Literature for her book Brown Girl.
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