Michael Gene Sullivan, playwright, “The Great Khan,” at San Francisco Playhouse through November 13th, talks about the creation of his play as well as his work with the San Francisco Mime Troupe. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Trauma transformed into “Dangerous, Beautiful Assignment.”Caroline welcomes Dr Karen Gedney, author of “30 Years Behind Bars”…Redemptive cultural medicine, brought to us by those who have navigated the Underworld to “against all odds,” bring back the Medicine of ingenious altruism, to be born in all our hearts. Her remarkable memoir: her dedication to healing lead her … Continued
Richard Powers discusses his latest novel, “Bewilderment” with host Richard Wolinsky. A winner of the Pulitzer, the National Book Award and the Booker Prize, Richard Powers is one of America’s greatest authors.
Tim Bond, Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, discusses how the pandemic influenced his theater company and discusses the current show, “Lizard Boy,” as well as shows in the upcoming season. He also talks about his early interest in theater and how his career led him to TheatreWorks. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “The Claim” by Tim Cowbury, directed by Rebecca Novick, at Shotgun Players Ashby Stage through November 7, 2021.
George Saunders, author of the novel “Lincoln in the Bardo,” in conversation with Richard Wolinsky. George Saunders is the highly acclaimed author of several short story collections, including “Tenth of December,” “CivilWarLand in Bad Decline,” “In Persuasion Nation” and others, along with political commentary that recently appeared in The New Yorker and other magazines. This podcast was first posted Feb. 26, 2017,
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Jesus Christ Superstar,” the 50th Anniversary touring production, which runs through November 7th at the Golden Gate Theater.
Daniel Handler discusses his latest novel, “Poison for Breakfast by Lemony Snicket” and other topics, in this wide-ranging interview with host Richard Wolinsky.
We speak with political sportswriter Dave Zirin about his latest book, The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World. Dave Zirin, is the author of ten books on the politics of sports, most recently, The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World. Named one of UTNE Reader’s “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Our World,” Zirin … Continued
We speak with chef, author and publisher Bryant Terry about food justice and his latest book, Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora.