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. Important Resources: Asian Refugees United: Website | Instagram | Learn about the Disappearances of Bhutanese American refugees: Website | Toolkit … Continued
Martin Cruz Smith (1942-2025), noted novelist of literary and genre fiction, best known for “Gorky Park” and the Arkady Renko series of detective novels. Part One: Interview recorded December, 2004 while on tour for the novel “Wolves Eat Dogs.” Part Two: Interview recorded December, 2013 while on tour for the novel “Tatiana.” Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
On this edition of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sits down with author, artist, and anthropologist Dr. Umi Vaughan to discuss his new book Silencing the Drum: Religious Racism and Afro-Brazilian Sacred Music, co-authored with historian Dr. Danielle Boaz. The conversation delves deep into the persecution of Afro-Brazilian religious practices and the ongoing war … Continued
On this edition of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D checks back in with journalist James Farr on the six-month anniversary of the devastating Eaton Fire that ravaged Altadena, California. The conversation opens with sharp criticism of the Biden administration’s militarized show of force at MacArthur Park—a move seen by many as a cruel distraction … Continued
Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues Colm Toibin: “Long Island,” sequel to “Brooklyn” Colm Tóibín discusses his latest novel, “Long Island,” which follows characters from his earlier best-seller, “Brooklyn” twenty years later. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Colm Tóibín was born in Enniscorthy, Ireland, in … Continued
Vauhini Vara, former tech reporter for the Wall Street Journal and Pulitzer Prize finalist for her novel, “The Immortal King Rao,” discusses her latest book, “Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age” which discusses how digital technologies and the internet influence and reshape personal identity. Also: A review of “Aztlan” by Luis Alfaro, at the Magic Theatre through July 13th. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Discussed in this episode: The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices just held its first meeting since HHS Secretary RFK Jr. fired and replaced all 17. CDC staff presented data showing strong results from last year’s COVID boosters–they significantly reduced the likelihood of severe COVID; the benefits lasted longer before waning than in previous years, … Continued
Pride Month: Novelist and biographer David Leavitt discusses the career of gay mathematician Alan Turing in an interview recorded in November, 2005. Playwright Terrence McNally (1938-2020) talks about his work and its relation to gay themes in this 2004 interview. Plus: Reviews of “Co-Founders” at ACT Strand Theatre and “Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean” at ThaetreWorks Mountain View. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Guest: Charles Barron, former NYC Councilman, State Assemblyman, and Black Panther Host: Davey D Topic: The recent upset in NYC’s mayoral race and broader implications for Black political power and radical organizing In a passionate and politically charged interview on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with veteran Black Panther and longtime New York politician Charles … Continued
Terrence McNally, who died on March 24, 2020 of complications from COVID, was one of America’s most successful and influential playwrights and librettists. In this 2004 interview, he discusses his techniques and his personal history with Richard Wolinsky.
