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 like Franklin Roosevelt, and why his message of social equity is resonating with a new generation. As we navigate the complexities of today’s political climate—from the influence of billionaires to the struggles for social justice—we'll examine what this means for the working class and the fabric of our society.

Join us as we discuss not just a candidate, but a movement—a grassroots uprising that challenges the status quo and aims to restore hope to a disenchanted electorate. This episode promises to inspire and provoke thought on the future of governance in America. Tune in and be part of the conversation!

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 Palestinian-Israeli conflict, often shaped by the powerful forces of Silicon Valley. Join us as we explore how corporate interests and digital censorship are reshaping critical discourse, the implications for global freedom, and the urgent need for creative resistance in a world increasingly defined by surveillance and control. This is not just a conversation about Palestine—it's a vital examination of freedom in the digital age and the power dynamics that challenge our very understanding of democracy.

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Welcome to Scheer Intelligence, where the real intelligence comes from our guests. Today, Robert Scheer sits down with legendary cultural critic Greil Marcus—called by The Washington Post “our greatest cultural critic”—to explore how rock and roll became the pulse of political and personal liberation in America.

From the streets of Berkeley during the Free Speech Movement to the birth of Rolling Stone magazine, Marcus and Scheer trace the intertwined history of music and resistance—how the Beatles, Dylan, and Lennon didn’t just soundtrack an era, but gave voice to its rebellion.

It’s a rare conversation between two thinkers shaped by the same storms—war, protest, and art—and still asking the same question: can truth survive in a world that insists on selling it back to us?