Itamar Moses, playwright and librettist for “The Band’s Visit,” a new musical now on a national tour, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded January 10, 2022.
Andrew Vachss (1942-December 27, 2021), author of several noir novels that focus on child abuse and child sexual abuse, in conversation for Probabilities with hosts Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff, recorded June 27, 1991 in the KPFA studios while he was on tour for his novel “Sacrifice.” This extended version of the interview has never before seen the light of day.
Jan Morris (1926-November 20, 2020), in conversation with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff, recorded November 16, 2001 while she was on tour for “Trieste and the Meaning of Nowhere.”
Jan Morris was a noted travel writer and historian, and a leading figure in the trans world. As James Morris, she accompanied Edmund Hillary on the first expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. Before and after her transition in 1964 to the time of her death, Jan Morris had published 18 travel books, six history books including a three volume history of the British Empire, eight memoirs including the best-selling “Conundrum,” two novels and twelve collections of essays.
Jennifer Stone with some poetry and words of wisdom for these dark times. Photo by Simon Berger on Unsplash
On the legacy of Clarence Thomas confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice after the allegations against him by Anita Hill, thirty years later. The phrase “If men could get pregnant, abortion would be a sacrament” is sometimes attributed to civil rights lawyer and feminist Flo Kennedy, although Gloria Steinem attributed it to “an old Irish woman … Continued
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “The Woman in Black,” adapted from the novel by Susan Hill, written by Stephen Mallatratt and directed by Robin Herford at ACT Strand Theater through January 16, 2022.
Joan Didion (1934- December 23, 2021), noted essayist, novelist, screenwriter social critic and journalist, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded in the KPFA studios on October 21, 2003 while on tour for her book, “Where I Was From.”
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Noted gothic and ghost story writer Susan Hill, in conversation by phone with host Richard Wolinsky. An adaptation of Susan Hill’s novel, “The Woman in Black” runs at ACT’s Strand Theater through January 16, 2021. It is also running in both New York and London (where it has been running since 1987).