Vauhini Vara, author of the novel, “The Immortal King Rao,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, followed by a 2017 interview with Bill Irwin, who is performing his one-man show, “On Beckett” at American Conservatory Theatre through October 23. Also, review of “Indecent” at SF Playhouse.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Biden promises his first action in the new Congress will be a law to protect abortion — if Democrats prevail at the polls A tentative agreement in the 10-week long strike by Northern California Kaiser mental … Continued
Peter Straub and Stephen King. Peter Straub (1943-2022), who died on September 4, 2022, was a master of the horror genre. His best known novels include Ghost Story, Hellfire Club and with Stephen King, The Talisman. This interview with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff was recorded in 1993. Stephen King was near the start of his long and prolific career in this interview from September, 1979 with Richard Wolinsky and Lawrence Davidson as he discusses the start to his career and his feelings about horror at the time. Plus: Review of the touring company of “Moulin Rouge: The Musical” at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francsico.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Ukrainian President Zelensky visits the recently recaptured Eastern city of Izium after Russian troops flee a surprise military action Railway workers prepare for a nationwide walkout in a strike over working conditions including the lack of sick … Continued
0:08 – John Feffer (@johnfeffer), Director of Foreign Policy in Focus discusses the latest news from Russia’s war in Ukraine. 0:33 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health joins us to answer listeners’ COVID questions.
Roz Chast, legendary New Yorker cartoonist, discusses her career and her book “Going into Town: A Love Letter to New York,” recorded October 26, 2017, followed by an interview with Roz Chast and Patricia Marx about their book, “Why Don’t You Write My Eulogy Now So I Can Correct It?: A Mother’s Suggestions,” recorded April 8, 2019. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
The mission of law & disorder is to expose, agitate and build a new world where all of us can thrive. But how do we get there? How do we build a world many of us have only seen in our dreams? That’s where we believe the artists come in. So, each week we feature … Continued
Mary Roach discusses her latest book, just out in trade paperback, “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks The Law,” which delves not only into animals burglarizing homes, trees murdering people, and so on, but also how climate change affects animal behavior. Then, a 1993 interview with novelist Stuart Woods, who died at the age of 84 on July 22, 2022. This interview has not been aired in nearly thirty years. Also: Review of the new musical “Goddess,” at Berkeley Rep through September 25th. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Today on It’s Going Down, we speak with Rhiannon Firth, author of Disaster Anarchy: Mutual Aid and Radical Action, about the growth of autonomous disaster relief efforts, grassroots responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and collective responses to climate change, both in the UK and in the US. photo: Pixabay
Joyce Carol Oates discusses her masterpiece, “Blonde,” and her career in this interview from 2000 that hasn’t been aired in two decades. Interviewers: Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff. Then, Jasson Minadakis, Artistic Director of Marin Theatre Company discusses the upcoming 2022-2034 season. The weekly theatre review: “Oklahoma!” at the Golden Gate Theater. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
