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City Arts & Lectures

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

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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Civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson has dedicated his career to helping the poor, defending the incarcerated, and fighting for equality and justice. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative.  The nonprofit has won ma... more

This week, we remember the life of writer, poet, farmer, and environmentalist Wendell Berry, by listening back to a 2010 conversation with fellow writer and activist Michael Pollan. 

Berry was of America’s most influential voices on agriculture and ... more

This week, we remember the life of Gloria Steinem – legendary feminist, activist, and journalist, with a rebroadcast of a conversation recorded in San Francisco on November 9, 2015.

For more than half a century, Gloria Steinem was one of the most in... more

Robert Reich, the former Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton, is one of today’s leading voices addressing issues of income inequality.  Reich served in three presidential administrations, and recently retired from teaching at UC Berkeley’s School o... more

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Bryan Stevenson
A lawyer and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative
Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)
Episode: Bryan Stevenson
Gloria Steinem
Feminist, activist, journalist and author
Independent/Ms. Magazine (historical founder and contributor)
Episode: Gloria Steinem - In Memoriam
Robert Reich
Former U.S. Secretary of Labor, author of Coming Up Short
University of California, Berkeley; author
Episode: Encore - Robert Reich
Edwidge Danticat
Essayist and novelist discussed in depth about her recent work and experiences
Author of Dey (novel)
Episode: Edwidge Danticat
Laverne Cox
actress and activist
Orange Is the New Black
Episode: Laverne Cox
Arundhati Roy
Author and public intellectual
Author of The God of Small Things; Minister of Utmost Happiness
Episode: Encore - Arundhati Roy
Vivek Murthy
Former United States Surgeon General
United States Government
Episode: Encore - Vivek Murthy
Yotam Ottolenghi
Chef and cookbook author
Ottolenghi
Episode: Yotam Ottolenghi
Eddie Huang
Author and culinary/creative figure, subject of the discussion
Episode: Eddie Huang

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 511 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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Fans appreciate the depth and intimacy of conversations with high-profile guests.
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#141
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#9
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#64
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Bryan Stevenson
Q: What three immediate changes would you make to the criminal legal system?
End the war on drugs and treat addiction as a health issue, reduce the prison population significantly by not incarcerating non-threats, and reject politics of fear and extreme punishment while investing in trauma interventions and housing for vulnerable families.
Bryan Stevenson
Q: What does accountability look like in a system that harms instead of heals without resorting to punishment?
Accountability means creating just solutions that address trauma and addiction, focusing on rehabilitation and community restoration rather than solely punishing individuals who have committed harm.
Gloria Steinem - In Memoriam
Q: How did the early success of the first issue change your view of publishing and feminism?
The first issue selling out in eight days showed the demand for feminist voices; it validated that a staff-controlled feminist publication could thrive with community support and voluntary publicity when funds were scarce.
Gloria Steinem - In Memoriam
Q: What gave you the gall to start Ms. Magazine and who told you it could be done?
It was largely blind optimism and a conviction to create a magazine that reflected our lives, despite many doubters; the team leaned on a shared belief in a reader-focused, feminist alternative to mainstream magazines.
Encore - Robert Reich
Q: What role can independent media play in countering the forces of darkness Reich describes?
Independent media can serve as a crucial counterbalance by providing independent, accountable reporting and holding powerful actors to account, thereby restoring some trust and offering an alternative to corporate-dominated narratives.

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Frequently Asked Questions About City Arts & Lectures

What is City Arts & Lectures about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-form conversations with eminent writers, artists, journalists, and cultural figures across literature, food, film, design, and politics. Episodes typically center on the guest's body of work, creative process, and personal histories, weaving in memoir, activism, and social context, often with readings, live Q&A, and candid reflections on identity, trauma, and community. A notable pattern is the depth of personal storytelling paired with broader cultural and political themes, making it a rich listening room for listeners who value thoughtful dialogue and intellectual curiosity.

The program stands out for its intimate, philosophy-in-motion style—giving guests space to trace how childhoods, migrations, and social movements shape their ar... more

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1. Bryan Stevenson
2. Gloria Steinem
3. Robert Reich
4. Edwidge Danticat
5. Laverne Cox
6. Arundhati Roy
7. Vivek Murthy
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