Transition. Initiation. Path Walking. A story of a woman. Of a girl. Of countless girls. Witch, wolf, sheep, bear, teeth…poison, bonnet, hatchet, apple, beast. Tarantulas appear, leading into unmappable territory.
Robert Macfarlane, whose latest book is “Underland: A Deep Time Journey” is interviewed by host Richard Wolinsky. The author of several books, including “Mountains of the Mind” and “The Old Ways,” Robert Macfarlane discusses his latest work, a travelogue through caves, glacial crevices, mines, and catacombs, as he examines the world below our feet.
Janice Mirikitani (February 4, 1941 – July 29, 2021) was recognized as a visionary, community activist, leader, poet, and editor. She was the founding president of the Glide Foundation, and has developed programs that empower San Francisco’s poor and marginalized communities to make meaningful changes in their lives. Janice Mirikitani was named San Francisco Poet … Continued
Caroline W. Casey speaking at the 2019 Conference for the National Council for Geocosmic Research Reporting live from the chemo underworld of Poisonous Allies ~ Mercury, Sun, Mars, Venus in Virgo trining Uranus in Taurus = Biomimicry: that humans may humbly cooperate with Nature’s guiding Genius (aka “Trickster) = Democratic Animism = to tease what … Continued
Nora Ephron in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded November 21, 2010, while on tour for her book, “I Remember Nothing.” Known as one of the finest screenplay writers Hollywood ever saw, she is best known for such films as Silkwood, When Harry Met Sally, and Sleepless in Seattle. Her final film was Julie & Julia, which she also directed. A playwright and essayist, her influence is still felt in the entertainment business.
Ann Beattie, author of the novel, A Wonderful Stroke of Luck, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky. Known primarily as one of the finest short story writers alive today, Ann Beattie also has a long and distinguished career as a novelist.
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the world premiere production of “House of Joy” by Madhuri Shekar, at California Shakespeare Theatre in Orinda through September 1, 2019.
Avotjca Jiltonilro, host of BEBOP, CUBOP & THE MUSICAL TRUTH, Tuesday nights 8-10 pm on KPFA, performs her poems, Oaktown Blue and Russel City, A Place We Can’t Let Time Erase at the Black Women’s Blues Festival in Berkeley, August 22nd, 2010 Avotcja has been published in English & Spanish in the USA, Mexico & Europe, … Continued
John Fisher talks about his one man show, “A History of World War II, The D-Day Invasion to the Fall of Berlin,” which deals with his own obsession about war movies, war heroes and villains, the the joys of the epic tale, which can be seen at the Marsh in Berkeley through September 7, 2019. He is interviewed by host Richard Wolinsky.
Mitch Jeserich reports from Occupy Oakland, January 28th, 2012 including a lively public conversation between David Graeber (February 12, 1961 – September 2, 2020) anthropologist and author of, Debt, The Frist 5000 Years, with Andrej Grubacic, Professor of Anthropology at California Institute of Integral Studies and author of Wobblies and Zapatistas, Conversations on Anarchism, Marxism … Continued