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.
The great Midwestern regional writer Larry McMurtry, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel “Lonesome Dove” and other classic works, died on March 25, 2021. He talks with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff about his work and career in this interview from October, 1994 while he was on tour for the novel “Pretty Boy Floyd.” Also: Author Nathan Englander talks about his latest novel, “kaddish.com” with host Richard Wolinsky.
Paul Kantner, songwriter, guitarist and singer with Jefferson Airplane & Jefferson Starship, interviewed in 1984. Frederik Pohl, noted science fiction writer and editor, interviewed in 1978. Both interviews from the Probabilities Archive, conducted by Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff.
Sisters in Crime. Archive interviews with mystery writers Margaret Maron, who died in February 2021, and with the late Sue Grafton, author of the Kinsey Millhone mysteries. Interviewed by Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
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.
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.
