Lisa See, whose latest novel is “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women,” now out in trade paperback, is interviewed by host Richard Wolinsky.
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Background Briefing (5am) – July 19, 2024
Mounting Pressure From Democratic Leaders on Biden to Step Down Could Overwhelm His Stubbornness We begin with the possibility President Biden’s third bout of Covid will be the cover for him to step down, as Democratic leaders in the House and Senate, along with former President Obama, appear to be weighing in to suggest to … Continued
Background Briefing – July 18, 2024
Mounting Pressure From Democratic Leaders on Biden to Step Down Could Overwhelm His Stubbornness We begin with the possibility President Biden’s third bout of Covid will be the cover for him to step down, as Democratic leaders in the House and Senate, along with former President Obama, appear to be weighing in to suggest to … Continued
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.
Democracy Now 6am – July 18, 2024 (2-hour special)
On today’s show: Trump’s VP Pick J.D. Vance Espouses Economic Populism, But Will He Actually Be a Working-Class Ally? J.D. Vance Criticizes Biden’s Support for Iraq War in 2003 But Pushes Hawkish Policy on China and Iran “More Radical Than MAGA”? Politico’s Ian Ward on J.D. Vance and the Future of the Republican Party “White … Continued
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.
Shut ‘Em Down 2024 + Monsour Owolabi
Courtney from IWOC and Roc (a communication bridge for Jailhouse Lawyers Speak) talk about the 2024 Shut ‘Em Down prison strikes and outside demonstrations called for by JLS this December and the JLS transitional housing project. Then, Monsour Owolabi talks about solitary confinement as counterinsurgency and the need for Movement transitional housing.
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.