A Brief Pause in Gaza but a Long War to Follow We begin with the pause in the Gaza war and the exchange of prisoners with 50 hostages released, mostly women and children and foreign nationals, in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Joining us to discuss how, in spite of the short … Continued
Discussed in this episode: The precautions Dr. Swartzberg’s taking when he travels to spend Thanksgiving with family: vaccines, masks, and tests Why we just don’t know yet whether nasal sprays like NoriZite actually help prevent infection The government is sending out more free tests. Here’s where to get yours: https://www.covid.gov/tests To send in questions: [email protected] … Continued
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.
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”.
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.
Discussed in this episode: what Dr. Swartzberg reads to stay current The CDC Covid Data Tracker Dr. Katelyn Jetelina’s newsletter, Your Local Epidemiologist Dr. Eric Topol’s newsletter, Ground Truths To send in questions: [email protected] Podcast music credit: Now Son by Podington Bear, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.
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. Host Miko Lee is joined by Guest Host Aisa Villarosa for another episode focused on Filipinx American History Month. This episode … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. 74 Americans among hundreds to cross Egypt Gaza border, 1200 remain trapped. Family of Palestinian Americans stuck in Gaza file suit against State Department. Former Memphis police officer charged in beating death of Tyre Nichols changes plea. … Continued
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.”
This week on CounterSpin: Advertising critics have long noted that a company’s PR tells you, inadvertently but reliably, exactly what their problems are. The ad features salmon splashing in crystalline waters? That company is for sure a massive polluter. That’s the lump of salt with which to take the recent announcement from the US Department of Health and … Continued
