A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Powerleegirl hosts, the mother daughter team of Miko Lee, Jalena & Ayame Keane-Lee speak with artists about their craft and the … Continued
Francine Prose discusses her latest book, “1974: A Personal History” and her relationship with Anthony Russo of the Pentagon Papers, now in trade paperback. From the Cover to Cover Archive, an interview with the late horror director Wes Craven, recorded in 1999, co-interviewed by Richard A. Lupoff. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
An all-audience-questions episode, including: If I’ve been exposed but haven’t gotten sick, how long until I’m safe to be around other people? Are any of the currently-approved COVID vaccines better than the other ones available? How long until I need to get re-vaccinated for RSV If I’ve had shingles, do I still need the shingles … Continued
How has the classical music industry approached representation and how has the new music community forged new paths to embrace diverse musics? On tonight’s episode of Obbligato on APEX Express, Isabel Li is joined by violinist Shalini Vijayan, who discusses her vibrant career and reflects upon the ways contemporary classical music can build community. Violinist … Continued
Two from the Bookwaves Archive 2007: Amy Bloom, award-winning novelist and short-story writer, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky in the KPFA studios, on October 4, 2007 while on tour for her second novel, “Away.” John Banville, Booker Prize winning novelist, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky in the KPFA studios, on March 19, 2007 while on tour for the novel, “Christine Falls,” written under the pseudonym Benjamin Black. Plus reviews of “A Driving Beat” at TheatreWorks and “Sally and Tom” at Marin Theatre. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Tanith Lee (1947-2015) and Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (1942-2025). This programhonors two master practitioners of horror, fantasy and science fiction, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and Tanith Lee, with two interviews back to back. In the first, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro joins Richard A. Lupoff to speak with Tanith Lee, recorded in San Jose in 1983. In the second, Richard Wolinsky speaks with Chelsea Quinn Yarbro about her historical horror fiction, recorded in late 1978 or early 1979. Also: Review of “Stereophonic” at the Curran Theatre through November 23, 2025. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues Susan Hill: Master of Ghost Stories and Noir Susan Hill, author of “The Woman in Black” and other novels, in conversation by phone with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded November 29, 2021. The Woman in Black, a play by … Continued
Richard Powers discusses his latest novel, “Playground,” which focuses on Big Tech and AI and has just come out in trade paperback. Bebe Moore Campbell (1950-2006) in a newly digitized interview recorded in 2001 discusses racism and minority mental health and her novel, “What You Owe Me.” Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Apologies for the delayed posting! Life, fund drive, and staff illnesses conspired to de-rail our normal publication schedule. Discussed in this episode: A new study on long covid in young people published in The Lancet suggests each additional COVID infection increases the risk of getting long covid about as much as the first infection did. … Continued
Apologies for the delayed posting! Life, fund drive, and staff illnesses conspired to de-rail our normal publication schedule. Discussed in this episode: Trying to make sense of the proceedings of RFK Jr.’s newly-repopulated Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Timing fall vaccinations To send us a question in advance of next week’s show, write to: [email protected] Tune … Continued
