Colm Tóibín discusses his latest novel, “Long Island,” which follows characters from his earlier best-seller, “Brooklyn” twenty years later. Martin Amis (1949-2023), in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded in the KPFA studio on a book tour for “The Zone of Interest,” October 29, 2014. Plus review of “& Juliet” at the Orpheum through July 27. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Juliet Schor, author of Four Days a Week, on experiments in reducing the workweek • Katherine Moos and Noé Martin Wiener, authors of this paper, on overwork among teachers
On the eve of the U.N. Human Rights Council’s vote on whether to renew the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Fabiana Leibl of the International Service for Human Rights, trans activist Best Chitsangupong, Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights senior fellow Jessica Stern; and scholar-activist Ignacio Saiz discuss the significance of the position and its chances of passage (interviewed by David Hunt).
For 15 years, Professor Shawkat Toorawa has offered three things worth knowing from literature, music and general knowledge — no strings attached. Each week during the academic year, Dr. T delivers a curiosity booster shot for anyone who wants to partake. It’s his gesture toward true liberal arts and an ever-expanding appreciation of the rich … Continued
Guest: Will Potter is an award-winning investigative journalist who focuses on social justice and environmental movements, and attacks on civil liberties post-9/11. He is the author of Green Is the New Red: An Insider’s Account of a Social Movement Under Siege and his latest, Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth, from Farm to Fable. … Continued
Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. This hour rebroadcasts the 6am hour. For daily episode descriptions, see Democracy Now! (6am).
On today’s show, we speak with Lia Russell, a reporter for the Sacramento Bee who covers CA Governor Gavin Newsom. You can read her most recent articles for the Bee here. Next, we’ll speak with Dr. Melina Abdullah about the most recent Black Lives Matter conference, happening this weekend in Los Angeles. Dr. Melina is … Continued
00:08 — Annalee Newitz is a San Francisco based journalist and author. They write for New Scientist and co-host the podcast Our Opinions Are Correct. Their latest book is “Stories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind.”
Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
The Meltdown In MAGAworld Over the So-called Epstein “Client List” We begin with the MAGA meltdown over the so-called Epstein “client list” that is roiling Trump’s influencers with Laura Loomer, who is close to Trump in a number of ways calling for AG Pam Bondi to resign for “lying to the American people.” Joining us … Continued
