In a speech from back in 1973 that continues to be all too relevant today, Gloria Steinem, feminist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, speaks about deep-seeded sexism and racism in America at the College of Marin. She instructs the audience on the importance of organizing, discusses the origins of political subjugation of women, and encourages … Continued
Activist and author, Angela Davis, discusses her book: Blues, Legacies and Black Feminism discusses several key early blues artists including Gertrude “Ma” Rainy, Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday to illustrate how black women helped shape feminist historical traditions and were able to tell stories, particularly about the reality of women’s sexual experience through their music. … Continued
A conversation with Hanya Yanagihara, author of the best-selling novel, “A Little Life,” hosted by Richard Wolinsky. This encore podcast was originally posted on March 17, 2016 and was recorded on February 22, 2016. (Photo: Creative Commons, Wirasathya Darmaja)
Malcolm X’s iconic speech given in Detroit: “The Ballot or the Bullet,” on April 12th, 1964.
In this speech about her book, I Am An Emotional Creature: The Secret Life of Girls Around the World, Eve Ensler also known a “V”, celebrates the authentic voice inside every girl, and an inspiring call to action for girls everywhere to speak up, follow their dreams, and become the women they were meant to … Continued
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Octet,” with music, lyrics, book and choral arrangements by Dave Malloy, directed by Annie Tippe, from Signature Theatre in New York, at Berkeley Rep‘s Peets Theater through May 29, 2022.
Don Winslow discusses his latest novel, “City on Fire,” a retelling of the story of the Trojan War and its aftermath, set in the world of organized crime in Rhode Island in the 1980s. He also discusses his political work and videos on Twitter. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky, and recorded in person at Book Passage bookstore on April 27, 2022.
Jim Harrison (1937-2016), in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded in 2007 while on tour for the novel “Returning to Earth.” Encore podcast originally posted on March 31, 2016, following Harrison’s death.
A conversation with A.O. Scott, co-chief film critic of the New York Times and author of Better Living Through Criticism: How to Think about Art, Pleasure, Beauty and Truth, Hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Encore podcast originally posted on April 7, 2916.
Caroline hosts Jupiter and Neptune in the guise of NY Times headline, Carol Hoover, and Sarah James, Gwich’in elder, both indefatigable protectors of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -“the place where all live begins,” as it is now, as the caribou are making their way back to Sarah now… Gwich’in edler, Sarah James embodies dynamic … Continued
