1:00 PM: Thursdays
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.
Berkeley Poet Laureate Aya De Leon discusses her career as a writer and poet. Stuart Klawans talks about his book, “Crooked but Never Common: The Films of Preston Sturges,” Also: Review of “Evita” at San Francisco Playhouse through September 7, 2024. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Nancy MacLean, author of “Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right’s Stealth Plan for America” in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded in the KPFA studios, October 20, 2017..
Two Archive Interviews from 2004: Jonathan and Faye Kellerman discuss their one collaboration, “Double Homicide,” along with their careers, recorded October 28, 2004. Walter Mosley discusses the Easy Rawlins novel “Little Scarlett,” along with his thoughts on racism in America in the 1960s and at the turn of the 21st Century. Also, a review of “Lifespan of a Fact” at Aurora Theatre through July 21, 2024. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Pam MacKinnon, artistic director of ACT, American Conservatory Theatre, discusses post-pandemic life along with highlights of the upcoming season. David Sedaris, in an interview recorded in 2008, talks about his early days in radio as well as New Yorker fact checking. Also, a review of “Mother Road” by Octavio Solis, at Berkeley Rep Peets Theatre through July 21, 2024. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Helen Benedict, Professor of Journalism at Columbia University, discusses her latest novel, “The Good Deed,” which focuses on refugees living on the island of Samos in Greece. Pride Month Special Interview: Mystery writer Joseph Hansen (1923-2004), author of the Dave Brandstetter mysteries, recorded in 1990 for the Probabilities radio program. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Best-selling novelist and playwright Colm Tóibín discusses his latest novel, “Long Island,” and goes into detail about his creative process. Oakland poet laureate Ayodele Nzinga discusses her work as director of “Pac and Biggie are Dead,” a play by Biko Eisen-Martin, running at BAM House through June 30th. Also, a review of the touring production of Stephen Sondheim’s Company,” now at BroadwaySF Orpheum Theatre. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Maureen Gosling, filmmaker and film editor, discusses the films of noted documentary director Les Blank (1935-2013), which whom she collaborated for several years A Retrospective of the films of Les Blank can be seen at Pacific Film Archive June 7 to July 27, 2024. Paul Aster 1947-2024) discussing his novels “The Book of Illusions” and Timbuktu” and his work with filmmaker Wayne Wang. Recorded 2002, second of two parts. Also: Review of “The Lehman Trilogy” at ACT Toni Rembe Theatre thru June 23. 2024. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Photo of Les Blank during the “Burden of Dreams” shoot courtesy BAMPFA.
Poet and novelist Aya de Leon discusses the 10th Annual Bay Area Book Festival, June 1-2 in various locations in Berkeley. Paul Auster (1947-2024), who died on April 30, 2024, discusses “The Book of Illusions” and his work in film in this 2002 interview, not heard in two decades.
Reviews of “The Glass Menagerie” at SF Playhouse and “Galileo” at Berkeley Rep Roda Theatre. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Today’s Bookwaves/Artwaves is preempted by special fund drive programming.
Today’s Bookwaves/Artwaves is preempted by special fund drive programming.
