Fri, Nov 23, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Philip Roth Host Michael Krasny talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Philip Roth about his latest novel, "Exit Ghost." Roth's literary awards include the National Book Critics Circle Award, the PEN/Faulkner Award, the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize in fiction for "American Pastoral." This program was recorded on November 21, 2007.
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Fri, Nov 23, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Robert Reich Â? Supercapitalism Forum listens back to a conversation with former Secretary of Labor Robert B. Reich on his book, "Supercapitalism: The Transformation of Business, Democracy, and Everyday Life." This program was recorded on September 11, 2007.
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Thu, Nov 22, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Robert Alter In a not-yet-aired program recorded on September 10, host Michael Krasny welcomes Robert Alter for a discussion on Alter's new translation of "The Book of Psalms." Alter is a professor of Hebrew and comparative literature at UC Berkeley. more
Thu, Nov 22, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Orhan Pamuk In a pre-recorded edition, host Michael Krasny talks with Nobel Prize-winning Turkish author Orhan Pamuk about his new book, "Other Colors: Essays and a Story." Pamuk's other books include "My Name is Red," "Snow," and "The Black Book." more
Wed, Nov 21, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Michael Krasny Talks "Off Mike" Guest host Cynthia Gorney interviews our own Michael Krasny, host of Forum and professor of English at San Francisco State University, about his new book "Off Mike: A Memoir of Talk Radio and Literary Life." more
Wed, Nov 21, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Lead Tainted Toys California has sued more than 20 companies in an effort to stop the sale of lead tainted toys. Guest host Cynthia Gorney and guests look at the latest developments. more
Tue, Nov 20, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Desert Island Music If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one artist's music, whose would it be? Forum presents an open hour inviting your phone calls and emails. more
Tue, Nov 20, 2007 -- 9:00 AM OPEC Summit A summit of the heads of state for the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) ended this past Sunday. Host Michael Krasny and guests examine the divisions and alliances within this cartel. more
Mon, Nov 19, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Men and Boys of Color in Crisis East Bay officials are holding an event Tuesday titled "Men and Boys of Color in Crisis: An Issue We Cannot Deny," a provocative conversation with policymakers seeking solutions. more
Mon, Nov 19, 2007 -- 9:00 AM NPR Ombudsman Alicia Shepard We talk with journalist, author, media critic and educator Alicia Shepard. Shepard is National Public Radio's new ombudsman. more