
The official podcast for City Lights Publishers & Booksellers in San Francisco. Featuring readings and archives. Hosted by City Lights events coordinator Peter Maravelis.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 193 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||

City Lights and Duke University Press celebrate the publication of Curating Deviance: Programming the Queer Film Canon by Marc Francis, published by Duke University Press. You can purchase copies of Curating Deviance: Programming the Queer Film Canon... more
Rae Alexandra and Adrienne Simms celebrate their new book Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area, published by City Lights. You can purchase copies of Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area here: citylights.com/unsung-... more
Jasmin ‘Iolani Hakes reads from her new novel The Pōhaku, published by HarperVia. You can purchase copies of The Pōhaku here: citylights.com/pohaku/ Originally held onsite at City Lights and broadcast via Zoom on Thursday, February 12, 2026. ... more
City Lights and Duke University Press celebrate the publication of My Father, the Messiah: A Memoir – by Gil Z. Hochberg, published by Duke University Press. You can purchase copies of My Father, the Messiah: A Memoir here: citylights.com/my-... more
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Exploring a rich tapestry of literature and activism, episodes cover diverse topics such as poetry, cultural identity, historical narratives, and the intersection of art and social justice. Engaging conversations often feature prominent authors and poets discussing their works, providing insights into contemporary issues, personal stories, and the power of storytelling in shaping society. The podcast serves as a vibrant platform for underrepresented voices and challenging dominant narratives within literature, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the cultural landscape and advocacy through words.
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LIVE! From City Lights launched 6 years ago and published 193 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on LIVE! From City Lights include:
1. Marc Francis
2. Jesse Ataide
3. Rae Alexandra
4. Adrienne Simms
5. Elaine Katzenberger
6. Jasmin Iolani Hakes
7. Susan Kiyo Ito
8. Gil Z. Hochberg
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