Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Richard Powers returns to talk about his latest novel, “Bewilderment,” and about his life during the pandemic. Then playwright Michael Gene Sullivan discusses his latest work, “The Great Khan,” now playing at San Francisco Playhouse, along with his long association with the legendary San Francisco Mime Troupe. Weekly Theater Review: “Jesus Christ Superstar,” the 50th Anniversary Revival Tour, now at the Golden Gate Theater. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Paid leave and a billionaire’s tax get axed from President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better social and climate spending plan. California “ready” to roll out vaccines for 5-11 year olds, Governor Gavin Newsom receives booster vaccine in … Continued


Daniel Handler, writing as Lemony Snicket, and the creator of “A Series of Unfortunate Events” discusses Lemony Snicket’s lastest book, “Poison for Breakfast” as well as the origins of the Baudelaire siblings. Then, an interview with Tim Bond, the new Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. At 1:55: theatre review of “The Claim” now playing at Shotgun Players Ashby Stage.


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – October 20, 2021

Republican Senators filibuster federal voting rights legislation. President Biden pitches trimmed down infrastructure plan in his Pennsylvania hometown. Climate activists begin hunger strike for original infrastructure bill outside White House. British government rejects re-imposing Covid restrictions amid surge in cases. Floods kill scores in India and Nepal.


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – October 18, 2021

Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State and Joint Chiefs Chairman, dies from Covid-19 complications. Biden Administration urges Supreme Court to block Texas abortion ban law during legal challenges. US Senate to take up sweeping voting rights and infrastructure bills this week. Human rights activists arrested at Greek Olympic flame ceremony protesting award of Winter … Continued


UpFront PM

UpFront PM – October 12, 2021

On today’s show: Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health joins us to cover the latest developments in COVID science and answer listener questions. And: Malkia Devich Cyril (@culturejedi), activist, writer and founder of Media Justice joins us to discuss the report they recently authored titled … Continued