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City Arts & Lectures

City Arts & Lectures
Werner Herzog
Dutch Masters
Caterina Fake
Los Angeles
Documentary Film
Vermeer
Benjamin Moser
Rembrandt
Comedy
San Francisco
Mortality
Dutch Golden Age
Bavaria
Grizzly Man
Every Man For Himself and God Against All
Art Exhibitions
Claire Lispector
Susan Sontag
Simon and Garfunkel
Fitzcarraldo

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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Jacinda Ardern
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand.
New Zealand Government
Episode: Jacinda Ardern
Ross Gay
Author of the poetry collections Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude and Be Holding and the essay collections The Book of Delights and Inciting Joy.
Episode: Ross Gay
Aracelis Girmay
Poet and collaborator in the conversation with Ross Gay.
Episode: Ross Gay
Gianna Toboni
Investigative reporter and author of 'The Volunteer'
Episode: Gianna Toboni
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Acclaimed writer from Nigeria, known for her novels and essays, including "Americannah" and "We Should All Be Feminists."
Episode: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Jeffrey Toobin
Best-selling author and CNN legal commentator
CNN
Episode: Jeffrey Toobin
Nate DiMeo
Creator and host of The Memory Palace podcast
Episode: Nate DiMeo
John A. Powell
An internationally recognized expert in civil rights and civil liberties, Director of the Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley
Othering & Belonging Institute, UC Berkeley
Episode: john a. powell
Nikole Hannah-Jones
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for the 1619 Project
The New York Times
Episode: Nikole Hannah-Jones

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 481 ratings
  • Roz Chast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    writemor
    United States2 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 States2 years ago
  • Authors

    Why are all the authors female?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    gentle julia
    Canada3 years ago
  • Thiebaud - Lesser 2005 replay

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linkin Steff
    United States4 years ago
  • Miranda July!

    Great in-depth interview!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    riribex
    United States4 years ago

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#176
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#201
Germany/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#225
Australia/Arts
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#91
Ukraine/Arts
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#167
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#235
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Encore - Brian Greene on String Theory
Q: Are you the kind of scientists who think scientists should have a more active role in politics, so that they should just steer clear and do the math?
When science is under a certain kind of assault and when truth is under a certain kind of assault, it is incumbent upon anybody who feels that they can stand up and take a stand against that to do so.
Encore - Jeff Tweedy with George Saunders
Q: Can you talk a little bit more about the idea of the vanishing self, and also where does it happen for you most beautifully in the whole cycle of a song's life?
For Jeff, he loses himself most often when he's writing music, noting how time flies while he's engaged in the creative process.
Encore - Jeff Tweedy with George Saunders
Q: You seem to be in this kind of incredibly fertile period. Is there something else going on that's kind of allowing this or enabling this period?
Jeff attributes his prolific creativity to Wilco being on hiatus, which allows him to work in the studio consistently and accumulate material.
Encore - Natalie Diaz and Hilton Als
Q: What is the central motion or emotion that drives your work?
Natalie expresses that she feels a connection between sadness and anger, both serving as a form of love for those she cares about.
Encore - Patti Smith
Q: Have you seen those little free library things?
I don't want anybody hanging around my house looking for books.

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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?

Conversations with prominent figures in literature, science, politics, and the performing arts take center stage, offering a range of perspectives that explore diverse ideas and values. The dialogues are enriched by the personal experiences and insights of well-known guests like chefs, authors, musicians, and activists, drawing audiences into the narratives of their lives and work. The interactive nature of the discussions, often incorporating audience questions, enhances engagement and provides a dynamic atmosphere. Listeners can expect to hear deep explorations of cultural issues, the creative processes behind influential works, and thoughtful reflections on societal challenges, making it a compelling choice for those interested in the in... more

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Recent guests on City Arts & Lectures include:

1. Jacinda Ardern
2. Ross Gay
3. Aracelis Girmay
4. Gianna Toboni
5. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
6. Jeffrey Toobin
7. Nate DiMeo
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