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
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Gem of the Ocean” by August Wilson, directed by Tim Bond at TheatreWorks Mountain View Center for the Arts, through May 1, 2022.
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Fefu and her Friends” by Maria Irene Fornes, directed by Pam MacKinnon at ACT Strand through May 1, 2022.
Miranda July in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded in 2015 while on tour for her novel “The Last Bad Man,” which remains her most recent book to date. This encore podcast was first posted in December, 2015. “Kajillionaire,” written and directed by Miranda July and released in 2020, is now available on HBO Max and for rental via Apple TV.
Margo Hall, Artistic Director of Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, the legendary African American Bay Area theatre company, and noted Bay Area actor, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Margo Hall is a featured player in the film and TV series “Blindspotting.”
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Water by the Spoonful” by Quiara Alegria Hudes, directed by Denise Blasor, at San Francisco Playhouse through April 23, 2022.
On April 19th, San Francisco finishes voting on who will fill the vacant assembly seat representing its eastern half. Both candidates in the runoff are veterans of the progressive wing of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors with *very* similar policy positions–so we dig into how they’re different. Music credits: “T Shirt Weather” by … Continued
