Media Work

2013

Steven's Los Angeles Radio Show Overviews Intactivism » 5/3/2013

On Friday, April 26, 2013, I appeared on Maria Sanchez' hour-long show, "The Maria Sanchez Show," on Los Angeles-based Internet radio station LATalkRadio.com (you can listen to the podcast below). The wide-ranging discussion was designed to update Maria's listeners...

2012

Steven on "A Voice for Men" Internet Radio Show » 1/5/2012

I have just learned that I will be appearing on the Internet radio show "A Voice for Men" tonight. The show starts at 6PM Pacific Standard Time, 9PM Eastern Standard Time. It is anticipated that I will be on the show from approximately 9:20EST/6:20 PST until about 9:45 EST/6:45 PST....

January 5, 2012 Radio Show Successful » 1/12/2012

My appearance on the Internet radio show "A Voice for Men" on January 5, 2012 went well.

Steven's United Nations Article Appearing in "In Search of Fatherhood" Magazine » 8/31/2012

2011

Hot Talk Radio Show » 1/31/2011

On January 31, 2003, we squared off against Thomas Wiswell on Fargo, North Dakota’s “Hot Talk” radio show. The debate was hosted by Chris Walters live to run while the Flatt v. Kantak trial was in progress in that same city. Wiswell mistakenly claimed there were 200 million...

Steven on KOMO Newsradio with John Carlson in Seattle » 5/27/2011

J. Steven Svoboda on KOPN Thoughtcrime Radio » 9/9/2011

Parenting Unplugged Radio Interview » 6/1/2011

Steven Svoboda was interviewed by Todd and Laura Mansfield of the Parenting Unplugged radio show on June 1, 2011 (link).

2010

WBAI Radio Interview » 9/26/2010

Steven's interview with host Shelton Walden on his long-standing show "Walden's Pond" went very well. An mp3 of the show, aired September 26, is available from host station WBAI, New York City's public radio station, for download or listening at archive.wbai.org.

2009

In Search of Fatherhood Interview » 9/1/2009

The Autumn 2009 issue of In Search of Fatherhood magazine features a six-page interview with Steven about his work with Attorneys for the Rights of the Child. A small picture of Steven appears on the cover along with others also discussed in this issue.

KOPN Radio Interview » 11/9/2009

On November 9, Steven was interviewed by Janel Miranda and Rich Winkle of Thoughtcrime Radio on radio station KOPN (89.5FM, Columbia, Missouri; www.kopn.org). Janel and Rich were well-prepared and sympathetic interviewers and did a fantastic job.

2008

New Scientist Interview » 2/15/2008

On January 28, 2008, Steven was interviewed by Vivien Marx for an upcoming article on circumcision in the weekly science magazine New Scientist.

KVTA Radio Interview » 2/15/2008

Steven appeared on February 15, 2008 on KVTA Ventura, California to discuss the book recently published by Oxford University Press, Does Feminism Discriminate Against Men?: A Debate. He also reviewed some new developments regarding intact rights, such as the recent Oregon Supreme Court victory in...

2007

“Dads on the Air” Interview » 11/26/2007

Steven was interviewed at length by Greg Andresen on the “Dads on the Air” show broadcast out of Sydney, Australia on November 26, 2007. Steven appeared again on July 2, 2007 to discuss the recent Egyptian ban on female genital cutting and also the landmark Talbott study refuting the...

2006

Sex TV Channel Interview » 7/15/2006

On July 15, 2006, Steven appeared along with Marilyn Milos of NOCIRC on a special program about circumcision broadcast by Toronto’s Sex TV Channel (www.sextelevision.net), a division of City TV. Interviewer Michelle Melles was quite sympathetic and knowledgeable and put together an excellent...

KKZZ Radio Interview » 6/15/2006

On June 15, 2006, Steven was interviewed by Maria Sanchez for “The Connection” KKZZ 1590 AM Ventura. The show was rebroadcast on July 4, 2006. Steven was interviewed again by Maria on July 17 regarding the study by Auvert suggesting that circumcision can help prevent HIV/AIDS.

2005

Penn and Teller “Bullshit” Program » 4/25/2005

Even greater acknowledgement of ARC and of the intactivist movement recently came, with a leading television program (Penn and Teller’s “Bullshit”) Steven was interviewed as were Marilyn Milos, Dr. Paul Fleiss, Wayne Griffiths, Dr. Mark Reiss, William Stowell, Linda Otis, and from...

2004

“The Men’s Forum” TV Appearances » 1/1/2004

In January 2004, Steven appeared on two successive weekly episodes of “The Men’s Forum,” a New York City Cable Television program produced by Gary Costanza. One episode, entitled, “Circumcision,” focused on male genital integrity while the other episode, titled,...

CIUT Radio Interview » 3/13/2004

On March 13, 2004, Steven appeared on CIUT, 89.5FM, the University of Toronto’s radio station, discuss male genital integrity with host Jesse Mendes. Also appearing on the show were activists Lawrence Barichello and Dennis Harrison.

WWLTV Interview » 6/2/2004

On June 2, 2004, WWLTV Channel 4, the CBS affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, broadcast as part of Eyewitness News a “Medical Watch Report” entitled “Circumcision” in which Steven was interviewed by Meg Farris.

Christopher Sykes Interview » 9/3/2004

On September 3, 2004, independent British filmmaker and journalist Christopher Sykes interviewed Steven for a film on the intactivist movement that he is currently making.

2003

National Public Radio’s “Cross Talk Show” » 1/28/2003

National Public Radio’s “Cross Talk Show,” hosted by Maria Sanchez at station KCLU 88.3/102.3 FM Los Angeles, devoted an hour to interviewing us and discussing intactivism and ARC’s work on January 28, 2003.

2002

Fox 5 Interview » 4/6/2002

Fox 5 Washington, DC. Interviewed regarding circumcision litigation and the William Stowell case. April 6, 2002.

New York Times » 4/6/2002

Interviewed on April 6, 2002 by New York Times reporter David Allyn for article on circumcision Publication date unknown.

Mothering » 5/7/2002

Steven was interviewed on May 7, 2002 by Mothering magazine reporter Gussie Fauntleroy for an article on circumcision.

WSPD Radio Interview » 10/14/2002

“The Drive Home” Host Scott Sloan. WSPD 1370 AM Toledo, Ohio. October 14, 2002.

WLW Radio Interview » 10/10/2002

"Scott SloanShow" Host Scott Sloan. WLW 700 AM, Cincinnati, Ohio. www.700wlw.com. October 10, 2002.

WTHK Radio Interview » 8/13/2002

“The Dom Giordano Show” WTHK 1210 AM Philadelphia, PA. August 13, 2002.

“Family News in Focus” Radio Interview » 8/1/2002

“Family News in Focus” Syndicated radio show. Archived at www.Family.org. August 2002. (segment on circumcision mentioning ARC).

National Journal » 6/23/2002

On June 23, 2002, Steven was interviewed by Shawn Zeller, who wrote a full-page feature in the National Journal citing ARC's work and the work of other intactivist organizations. "Activists Fight Cirucmcision," National Journal p 1962, June 29, 2002.

Independent » 4/30/2002

Interviewed on April 30, 2002 by [North Carolina] Independent reporter Rachel Gathercole for article on circumcision. Article published on pp. 25, 28-29 of the June 12-18, 2002 issue.

WBAI Radio Interview » 8/11/2002

“Walden’s Pond” With Marilyn Milos, Host Shelton Walden. WBAI Radio New York City. August 11, 2002.

2001

Penthouse » 3/20/2001

Interviewed on March 20, 2001 by Penthouse reporter Sharon Taxin. Article published as "The Penis Page," p. 120 of the December 2001 issue. This article was also published at www.cirp.org/news/penthouse11-01-01/.

Fox 5 Interview » 5/2/2001

Fox 5 WTTG-DC Washington, DC. Appeared on news feature entitled, “The Cruelest Cut” regarding circumcision conference and the anti-circumcision movement. May 2, 2001.

New York Times » 6/24/2001

Interviewed on June 24, 2001 by New York Times reporter David Allyn for article on circumcision litigation. Publication date unknown.

Parenting » 11/15/2001

Interviewed on November 15, 2001 by Parenting magazine reporter Dina Roth for article on circumcision. Publication date unknown.

“Walden’s Pond” Radio Interview » 12/30/2001

“Walden’s Pond.” Host Shelton Walden. WBAI Radio New York City, December 30, 2001.

2000

“The Journey Home” Interview » 9/26/2000

Appeared on September 26, 2000 with host Diego Mulligan on “The Journey Home,” a program presented by KSFR 90.7-Santa Fe.

“Adler On Line” Interview » 5/24/2000

Appeared on May 24, 2000 with host Charles Adler on "Adler on Line," a program presenter by CJOB 68 AM-Winnipeg, Manitoba.

“Walden’s Pond” Interview » 6/22/2000

Host Shelton Walden. WBAI Radio New York City. June 22, 2000.

Home News & Tribune » 12/6/2000

Interviewed on October 6, 2000 by [East Brunswick, New Jersey] Home News & Tribune regarding Matthew Price case, and interviewed regarding ARC's work for an article in the Daily Californian entitled "Group Derides Foreskin Removal" on November 3, 2000.

1999

“Singing the Gender Blues” Interview » 5/1/1999

We were extensively interviewed in Ottawa on May 1, 1999 by TV Ontario in a program entitled “Singing the Gender Blues,” broadcast September 21, 1999.

The Independent » 12/7/1999

The Independent—Deborah Klinger. "Snip, Snip, All Done?: The Circumcision Debate Hits Home" Durham, North Carolina, December 1-7, 1999.

Bay Area Parent » 9/1/1999

Bay Area Parent—Catherine Salton. "The Circumcision Decision?" September 1999, pp. 70-6.

Men's Fitness » 9/1/1999

Men's Fitness—R. Daniel Foster. "The First Cut: Do Uncircumcised Penises Have More Fun?" September 1999, pp. 41-42, 130.

ABC 20/20 Feature on circumcision. January 15, 1999. » 1/15/1999

AAP policy statement » 3/1/1999

The March 1, 1999 release of the policy statement by the AAP on circumcision was a busy time for us as we prepared a press release and attended a press conference at which we were interviewed by network television channels and Dr. Dean Edell’s crew. We have been quoted regarding the AAP...

“Boosted by doctors and changing mores, advocates battle a rite” » 4/8/1999

Associated Press Writer—M. Boorstein. April 8, 1999.

“Accent on Wellness” » 8/5/1999

“Accent on Wellness” New York City Cable Television. Footage of Presentation at Caravan of Dreams, New York City, August 5, 1999 by J. Steven Svoboda and Laurie Evans.

Men's Fitness, Bay Area Baby/Bay Area Parent, Brooklyn Bridge » 8/16/1999

We have been interviewed by Men's Fitness magazine for an article on circumcision they are preparing for their July 1999 issue, by Bay Area Baby/Bay Area Parent, and by Brooklyn Bridge.

Los Angeles Times » 8/16/1999

Los Angeles Times—Abigail Goodman. "Modern-Day Mohels Carry on Old Tradition" August 16, 1999.

1998

“Lexington Today” » 7/23/1998

With Wayne Hampton. Host Larry Joe Treadway. WXLG Lexington, Kentucky. July 23, 1998.

“Walden’s Pond” » 2/19/1998

“Walden’s Pond.” Host Shelton Walden. WBAI Radio New York City. February 19, 1998.

“Men’s Room” » 5/28/1998

“Men’s Room” with Pradeep Ramanathan. Host Max Elliot. KBPA San Francisco, May 28, 1998.

Local TV Appearances » 5/31/1998

In May-June 1998 on local television with ARC Board Member Charles Bonner.

“Way Too Early” » 6/21/1998

“Way Too Early” Harry Osibin, KITS 105.3 (“Live 105”) San Francisco, June 21, 1998.

“Circumcision Decisions” » 6/15/1998

Brooklyn Bridge—Mike Duffy. “Circumcision Decisions” (Brooklyn, June 1998, pp. 71-75.)

“Breakfast Club” » 6/22/1998

“Breakfast Club” a station based in Kingstown, Jamaica which broadcasts in Jamaica and over the Internet. With Naomi Penner. Host Anthony Abrahams. “Hot 102,” Kingston, Jamaica. June 22, 1998.

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Interview. November 1998. » 11/1/1998

Wisconsin Public Radio Interview with International USA Executive Director William Schultz. November 6, 1998. » 11/6/1998

Mothering » 8/1/1998

"Attorneys for the Rights of the Child (ARC)" Mothering magazine, July/August 1998, p. 47.

Men's Health » 8/1/1998

"Did Circumcision Ruin Your Sex Life?" Men's Health magazine, by Mark Jenkins, August 1998.

1996

Oakland Cable Television » 9/26/1996

Host Charles Bonner. September 26, 1996.