Chimananda Ngozi Adichie, Nigerian author of “Americanah” and four other novels, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded in the KPFA studios, June 5, 2013. She is widely regarded as a central figure in postcolonial feminist literature.
Radio Wolinsky
A podcast posted every Sunday featuring extended interviews and discussions from Bookwaves, Art-Waves, and Bookwaves Artwaves Hour programs on KPFA, and newly digitized and edited archive interviews from the pre-digital Probabilities series dating back to 1977. Literature, theater, film, the visual arts: in-depth interviews from a progressive and artistic viewpoint, with long-time KPFA/Pacifica host Richard Wolinsky.
Todd Haynes, noted independent film-maker, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. This interview was created in coordination with a retrospective of Todd Haynes films at Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.
Margaret Atwood, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded in the KPFA studios in October 2009 while on tour for the novel “Year of the Flood.” One of the most distinguished authors writing today, Margaret Atwood is best known for her novel “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and well as several other novels, short stories, poems, essays and political commentary. This interview has never been heard in its entirety until now.
Tom Robbins (1932-2025), who died on February 9th, 2025 at the age of 92, was a mid-twentieth century literary master. In this interview recorded May 15, 2000, he talks about his career with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff.
Mickey Spillane (1918-2006), author of the classic crime novels, “I, The Jury” and “Kiss Me Deadly,” in conversation in 2003 with Richard A. Lupoff, introduced by Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff.
Lance Gardner, Artistic Director of Marin Theatre since October, 2023, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, discussing the state of Marin Theatre today, the name change from Marin Theatre Company, the upcoming season, and the post-pandemic change in audiences.
From the archive: China Mieville, author of the Hugo Award winning novel, “The City and the City,” and the classic “Perdido Street Station,” in conversation with Richard Wolinsky in this archive interview recorded September 1, 2002.
Susanna Clarke discusses his now-classic fantasy novel, “Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell” in this interview recorded in the KPFA studios on September 12, 2005. This is the first time the full edited interview has seen the light of day. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky, (Photo: Susanna Clarke in 2020).
Vernor Vinge (1944-2024), in conversation with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff, recorded in the KPFA studios, May7, 1992 while on tour for his Hugo winning novel, “Fire Upon the Deep.” Over his career, Vernor Vinge won five Hugo Awards, three for Best Novel and two for best novella, and is credited as the first science fiction writer to create cyberspace, a few years before William Gibson, and to use ideas about singularities.
Michael Crichton, recorded December 5, 1990, while on tour for his novel “Jurassic Park,” interviewed by Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff in the KPFA studios; First posted May 3, 2020.