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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.

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Bookwaves/Artwaves – April 1, 2021: Paul Kantner – Frederik Pohl

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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.


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Bookwaves/Artwaves – March 25, 2021: Margaret Maron – Sue Grafton

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03.25.21 - 1:00pm

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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.


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Bookwaves/Artwaves – March 18, 2021: Lauren Gunderson – Katya Cengel

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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.


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Bookwaves/Artwaves – March 11, 2021: Jane Smiley – Jeanette Winterson

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Jane Smiley discusses her latest novel, “Perestroika in Paris.” Jeanette Winterson discusses her latest novel, “Frankissstein: A Love Story.” Host: Richard Wolinsky.


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Bookwaves/Artwaves – February 4, 2021: Charles Yu – Delroy Lindo

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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.


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Bookwaves/Artwaves – January 28, 2021: Carl Hiaasen – Alla Kovgan

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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.


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Bookwaves/Artwaves – January 21, 2021: Chris Hedges – Ralph Steadman

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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.


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Bookwaves/Artwaves – January 14, 2021: Neil Sheehan – Jan Morris

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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.


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Bookwaves/Artwaves – January 7, 2021: Eddie Muller – Barry Lopez

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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.


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Bookwaves/Artwaves – December 31, 2020: Robert Macfarlane – Bill English

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Robert Macfarlane, co-author of “Ghostways,” followed by Bill English, artistic director of SF Playhouse; interviewed by Richard Wolinsky.


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