interviews with playwright Lauren Gunderson, author of “The Catastrophist,” and co-author of “The Flats” both streaming now, and with Katya Cengel, author of “From Chernobyl with Love.” Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Bookwaves/Artwaves
Bookwaves/Artwaves presents in-depth interviews with authors of fiction and narrative non-fiction, delving deeply into political and social issues, literary technique, and the life of the author, along with interviews devoted to theatre and film, and archive interviews from Bookwaves and Probabilities. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Jane Smiley discusses her latest novel, “Perestroika in Paris.” Jeanette Winterson discusses her latest novel, “Frankissstein: A Love Story.” Host: Richard Wolinsky.
Charles Yu discusses his novel, “Interior Chinatown,” winner of the 2020 National Book Award for fiction; Delroy Lindo, actor and director, discusses the work of August Wilson, recorded in 2008. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Carl Hiaasen discusses his satiric thriller, “Squeeze Me,” set in and around Palm Beach, Florida; and Alla Kovgan talks about her film “Cunningham” which features dances choreographed by the late Merce Cunningham. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Streaming theatre highlights at the top of the program.
Chris Hedges, interviewed before a Berkeley audience, shortly before Donald Trump declared his candidacy in 2015, followed by a new interview with artist Ralph Steadman, best known for his work with Hunter Thompson. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Neil Sheehan (1936-2021), journalist, interview about the Cold War, recorded 2009; Jan Morris (1926-2020), travel writer and historian, interview recorded 1999. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Noir expert Eddie Muller discusses the newly restored 1951 film version of “Native Son” starring author Richard Wright, followed by a 2000 interview with the late Barry Lopez (1945-2020), co-hosted by Richard A. Lupoff. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Robert Macfarlane, co-author of “Ghostways,” followed by Bill English, artistic director of SF Playhouse; interviewed by Richard Wolinsky.
Noel Casler is a stand-up comic whose earlier career as a celebrity handler led him to work for six years on “Celebrity Apprentice.” He discusses what he learned about Donald Trump and the Trump family in this hour-long interview with host Richard Wolinsky.
Daniel Handler discusses his most recent novel, Bottle Grove, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival Associate Artistic Director Evren Odcikin talks about the theatre company and the Covid shutdown. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.