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Encore Podcast: Peter Carey, A Long Way from Home

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Peter Carey, whose latest novel is “A Long Way from Home,” in conversation with Richard Wolinsky. Two-time winner of the prestigious Booker Prize, Peter Carey is Australia’s most distinguished author. Among his works are Oscar and Lucinda, The True History of the Kelly Gang, Jack Maggs and Parrott and Olivier in America. A Long Way From Home delves into the story of racism in Australia and the oppression of the indigenous aboriginal peoples who inhabited the continent for two centuries before the white man and colonialism arrived.

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Interview: Pam MacKinnon, A.C.T. Artistic Director

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Pam MacKinnon, the new Artistic Director of A.C.T., American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky. The Tony Award winning director of 2013’s Broadway revival of Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” and Obie winning director of “Clybourne Park” was hired by A.C.T. as Artistic Director on January 18, 2018, and is now in the midst of the first season she has curated since her arrival.

End-of-Life Care for Asians and Latinos

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Cover photo: On Lok Senior Community Center. In the preceding report, we described how many African-Americans lack access to basic comfort care at the end of life—hospice and palliative services that can ease pain and suffering during the dying process. The obstacles are even greater for Asians, Latinos, and other ethnic minorities. Language barriers and … Continued

Racial Disparities in End-of-Life Care

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Cover photo: Sharitta Berry, East Oakland resident. The end of life is not easy for most Americans nearing death. The good news is that up to ninety percent of pain can be controlled. But the bad news is that over half of all Americans experience unwanted pain and suffering during their final days. And the … Continued

Music at the End of Life

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Cover photo: Portia Diwa, harp therapist, Institute for Health and Healing. Music at the bedside is an ancient tradition that dates back hundreds of years to the Middle Ages. Eleventh century Benedictine monks used music as part of their deathbed vigils to bring comfort and healing to those who were dying. Those practices fell out … Continued

Advance Directives

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Most Americans are unprepared for the worst to happen—an accident or an unexpected illness that leaves them brain dead, but still alive. That’s what happened to Terry Schiavo, a young woman who became comatose after suffering a heart attack in 1990. Schiavo was kept alive by a feeding tube for fifteen years After a highly … Continued

Death Goes Public

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Cover photo: Death over Dinner, Jewish Community Center East Bay. Death is an uncomfortable subject for many people. The way we die is probably the most important conversation Americans are not having. But during the last five years, a movement has grown to break the silence. Thousands of people around the world are now holding … Continued

Did You Hear?

Yemen Crisis and Vallejo Cement Plant

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This premier episode of “Did You Hear?” examines the on-going humanitarian crisis in Middle Eastern nation of Yemen with Oxfam America President and CEO Abby Maxman. In the second half of the show we take a look at the fight in Vallejo, California over a proposed cement plant in the city. Local activists say it would pollute a working class neighborhood and harm its residents health. Proponents say it would bring industry and jobs to an economically struggling former Navy town.

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Carol Channing (1921-2019)

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Carol Channing (1921-2019), in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded during the tour of her memoir, “Just Lucky I Guess,” recorded on October 18, 2002.  The great Broadway star Carol Channing died on January15, 2019 at the age of 97. An iconic performer, she was best known for “Hello Dolly” and for her appearances on television and stage.