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City Arts & Lectures

City Arts & Lectures
San Francisco
Climate Change
Literature
Feminism
Supreme Court
Poverty
Grief
Racism
Angela Davis
Social Justice
Activism
Covid-19
Adoption
Mortality
Abortion
Werner Herzog
Belonging
Homelessness
Music
Bridging

Since 1980, City Arts & Lectures has presented onstage conversations with outstanding figures in literature, politics, criticism, science, and the performing arts, offering the most diverse perspectives about ideas and values. City Arts & Lectures programs can be heard on more than 130 public radio stations across the country and wherever you get your podcasts. The broadcasts are co-produced with ... more

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Dr. Vivek Murthy served as the Surgeon General of the United States under both Presidents Obama and Biden.   In that capacity, Murthy shaped the federal response to the opioid epidemic, the rise of e-cigarettes, the Flint, Michigan water crisis, and ... more

Yotam Ottolenghi is a celebrated chef and bestselling cookbook author whose newest book, Simple Too, comes out in October 2026. He is the restaurateur and chef-patron of six London-based Ottolenghi delis, as well as the NOPI and ROVI restaurants.  Ot... more

Eddie Huang has found success in a dizzying variety of fields, including law, comedy, food, and literature. In his 2013 memoir -  Fresh Off The Boat - Huang described a tumultuous childhood as the son of Taiwanese immigrants, and a colorful path to f... more

This week, our guest is Bella Freud, clothing designer and host of Fashion Neurosis,  a conversation podcast about the connection between clothes and identity. It features an unconventional set-up: guests lie on a couch, and Freud asks questions from... more

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Yotam Ottolenghi
Chef and cookbook author
Ottolenghi
Episode: Yotam Ottolenghi
Eddie Huang
Author and culinary/creative figure, subject of the discussion
Episode: Eddie Huang
Bella Freud
Clothing designer, host of Fashion Neurosis
Independent designer
Episode: Bella Freud
David Szalay
Author of Flesh; discusses character Ishtván, structure, realism
Author
Episode: David Szalay
Elizabeth Pryor
Professor of history at Smith College; author of Something We Said, Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me
Smith College
Episode: Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor
Lena Dunham
Creator of Girls and author of memoir Famesick
Independent creator/author
Episode: Lena Dunham
Michael Lewis
Journalist and author; conducts the interview
Author and journalist
Episode: Lena Dunham
José Andrés
Celebrity chef and founder of World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen
Episode: Jose Andres
Ben Rhodes
Author; former deputy national security advisor; speechwriter for President Obama
Former White House staff; Author of All We Say
Episode: Ben Rhodes

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 503 ratings
  • Roz Chast

    Listening to a podcast of a slide show is like a Roz Chast cartoon. Absurdly funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    writemor
    United States3 years ago
  • Zamora great.

    Liked this interview a lot. Look forward to A. Davis, R. Reich and (fingers crossed) Patti Smith interviews…..so far enjoyable and timely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love theVibe
    United States3 years ago
  • Authors

    Why are all the authors female?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    gentle julia
    Canada4 years ago
  • Thiebaud - Lesser 2005 replay

    Splendid interview, a wide roaming, good personal insights on painters and painting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linkin Steff
    United States5 years ago
  • Miranda July!

    Great in-depth interview!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    riribex
    United States5 years ago

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Some listeners wish for more accessible pacing or lighter episodes, but many praise the rigor and breadth.
Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of topics, from AI to literature to photography.

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#131
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Apple Podcasts
#226
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Yotam Ottolenghi
Q: What does it mean for a dish to be Ottolenghi, and how do you maintain that identity in recipes?
There is an expectation of curve balls and contrasts in Ottolenghi dishes; the identity comes from surprising, multi-layered flavors and careful presentation, not just traditional ingredients.
Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor
Q: How did the incident reshape your teaching and your research?
The incident became a catalyst that pushed me to connect classroom experiences with broader historical and social contexts, leading me to integrate more personal narrative into scholarship and to think more deeply about how to facilitate conversations about race.
Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor
Q: What semester was it, and what were the classroom conditions like when the incident happened?
It was the second semester, in February, with about 40 students in a Sealy Hall class, and the moment disrupted the usual flow as the student quoted from Blazing Saddles, forcing me to confront the personal and professional stakes of teaching about race.
Bella Freud
Q: How do you choose your guests, and what makes for a good conversation with them?
It's about whether I think I can have a good conversation with someone, regardless of whether I know them; I look for a mix of personal connection, compelling ideas, and the potential for a surprising, authentic dialogue.
Bella Freud
Q: What inspired you to start Fashion Neurosis and pursue conversations about clothes and identity?
I've always been fascinated by how clothing reveals and hides, and I wanted to show how fashion people are more interesting than the one-dimensional portrayals in media; there's loyalty, camaraderie, and amazing stories that go beyond surface level.

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High-level conversations with leading writers, scientists, artists, and thinkers, spanning literature, AI, philosophy, neuroscience, music, photography, and social issues. Episodes frequently center on creative process, cultural impact, ethical questions, and the intersection of art and ideas, often featuring long-form dialogue, historical context, and personal storytelling that reveals how great work emerges. Notable traits include a track record of high-profile guests, cross-disciplinary topics, and a calm, exploratory interview style that invites deep reflection rather than quick takes.

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Recent guests on City Arts & Lectures include:

1. Yotam Ottolenghi
2. Eddie Huang
3. Bella Freud
4. David Szalay
5. Elizabeth Pryor
6. Lena Dunham
7. Michael Lewis
8. José Andrés

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