
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 432 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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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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Listening to a podcast of a slide show is like a Roz Chast cartoon. Absurdly funny.
Liked this interview a lot. Look forward to A. Davis, R. Reich and (fingers crossed) Patti Smith interviews…..so far enjoyable and timely.
Why are all the authors female?
Splendid interview, a wide roaming, good personal insights on painters and painting.
Great in-depth interview!
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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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Recent guests on City Arts & Lectures include:
1. Bryan Stevenson
2. Gloria Steinem
3. Robert Reich
4. Edwidge Danticat
5. Laverne Cox
6. Arundhati Roy
7. Vivek Murthy
8. Yotam Ottolenghi
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