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.
Tim O’Brien, whose latest novel is a contemporary satire, “America Fantastica,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded at Book Passage on November 6, 2023. The author of ten previous novels, winner of the National Book Award in 1978 for “Going After Cacciato,” and acclaimed for his linked collection of stories about the Vietnam War, “The Things They Carried”. Also: Review of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at Shotgun Players Ashby Stage in Berkeley through December 30, 2023.
Nobel Prize winning novelist and screenwriter Kazuo Ishiguro, interviewed October, 2000 while on tour for his novel, “When We Were Orphans.” Part two of an interview with Mick Herron, author of the Slough House series of spy novels, about his latest novel, “The Secret Hours.” Review of “Bulrusher” at Berkeley Rep Peets Theatre through December 3, 2023.
Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Ben Fountain discusses his latest novel, “Devil Makes Three,” set in Haiti during the coup that overthrew Aristide in 1992. Ben Fountain is the author of the award winning novel “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” and a book of reportage on the 2016 election, “Beautiful Country, Burn Again: Democracy, Rebellion and Revolution.”
Mick Herron, author of the Slough House series of spy novels (“Slow Horses”) discusses his latest novel, a stand alone in the same world as his series, “The Secret Hours” and his career.
Vauhini Vara, author of the novel “The Immortal King Rao,” a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize and now out in trade paperback, talks about her career and about reporting on the digital world.
Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Noted science fiction and fantasy author John Scalzi discusses his latest novel, “Starter Villian,” and talks about such issues as Artificial Intelligence, the myths of the super-rich and celebrity culture, his work in television and other topics, with host Richard Wolinsky.
Heather Cox Richardson discusses her latest book, “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America” and recent political issues with host Richard Wolinsky. Heather Cox Richardson is the author of “How the South Won the Civil War” and the popular newsletter, “Letters from an American” available on Facebook or Substack. Also; Review of “Nollywood Dreams” at San Francisco Playhouse thru November 4, 2023.
Documentary Filmmakers:
Dawn Porter, director of The Lady Bird Diaries, Gideon’s Army and the series Deadlocked, dsicusses her work and career, recorded Sept. 11, 2023 in conjunction with events at BAMPFA, September 21-23.
Errol Morrs, director of The Fog of War, the series Wormwood and other works, recorded June 4, 2017 at the Bay Area Book Festival.
Review of “The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical,” at ACT’s Toni Rembe Tehatre through October 8, 2023.
Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
TheatreWorks Sililcon Valley Artistic Director Giovanna Sardelli discusses the upcoming season as well as an overview of the state of live theatre both in general and at TheatreWorks specifically.
Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021) discusses the second half of his career in this interview recorded in 2012 in his townhouse in New York.
Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Martin Amis (1949-2023) discusses his novels “Night Train” and “The Information” in this 1998 interview with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff, newly digitized and edited and not aired for over twenty years.
Jacqueline Woodson discusses her novel, “Another Brooklyn” in an interview recorded in September, 2016.
Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Wayne Wang, director of such films as “Chan is Missing,” “The Joy Luck Club” and “Smoke,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. In this hour-long conversation, the noted filmmaker discusses, in depth, several of his movies, talks about his origins as a director, his work on Hollywood films like “Anywhere But Here,” “Smoke,” and “Maid in Manhattan,” his difficulties filming in China, his view of Chinatown and Chinese families, and much more. Also: A review of “A Chorus Line” at San Francisco Playhouse through September 16, 2023.
