Novelist and California Poet Laureate Al Young reads and sings from his new collection, "Something About the Blues"; and novelist, memoirist and Genet biographer Edmund White discusses "Hotel de Dream: A New York Novel," his new work based upon the dying young literary phenomenon Stephen Crane.Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Asian-American scholar Gary Y Okihiro discusses "Impounded," photos of the Japanese/American Internment by Dorothea Lange, Ansel Adams and Clem Albers, now on exhibit at The Puffin Room; and co-editors Suzanne Braun Levine and Mary Thom on their oral history entitled "Bella Abzug: How One Tough Broad from the Bronx Fought Jim Crow and JoeMcCarthy, Pissed off Jimmy Carter, Battled for the Rights of Women and Workers, Rallied Against War and for the Planet, and Shook Up Politics Along the Way."Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Playwright/Director/Songwriter Richard Maxwell and actors on his latest work, "Ode to the Man Who Kneels"; Dan Simon of Seven Stories Press and Johnny Temple of Akashic Press on the 20th Annual Independent and Small Press Fair; and a preview of "The Millay Sisters: A Performance Cabaret."Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Producer Alan Buchman on The Culture Project's new discussion series, "A Question of Impeachment"; composer Michael Colina, Latin American pianist Polly Ferman and jazz piano legend Bob James on Colina's work in concert upcoming at Christ and St. Stephen's; and singers from "Kleinkunst: Warsaw's Brave and Brilliant Yiddish Cabaret." Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

An extended conversation with economist and New York Times Op-Ed columnist Paul Krugman about his new book, "Conscience of a Liberal."Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Writer Kate Christensen on "The Great Man," her novel on the afterlife of a famous painter; a trio of actors playing Palestinian brothers in "Masked," a play by Israeli playwright Ilan Hatsor; and members of New York City's Life Fund discuss a gala benefit. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Actor/playwright/Fulbright scholar Dan Hoyle on "Tings Dey Happen," a one-man show on his investigations into oil politics in Nigeria; composer and jazz trombonist Craig S. Harris on the debut of "TriHarLenium: A Sound Portrait of Harlem 1976-2006" at Lincoln Center Out of Doors; and Catherine Cappelero and Andrew Rhone on their new musical "Walmart-opia," a futuristic look at a certain corporation running the world. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Political satirist Will Durst, just opened to rave reviews in "The All-American Sport of Bi-Partisan Bashing"; actor/ musicians Preston Clarke and Grant Vargas on their play "33 to Nothing," about an aging rock band; and author Leslie Garis on "House of Happy Endings," a family memoir involving her grandparents, the authors of The Bobbsey Twins, Tom Swift and Uncle Wiggily." Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Playwright Betty Shamieh on her new play "The Black Eyed," featuring four Palestinian women in the afterlife; jazz vocalist Kendra Smith on the inspiration for her new release, "A Spirit Free: Abbey Lincoln Songbook"; and artist Marc Kehoe on his "Official Last Days of Coney Walking Tour."Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Political satirist Will Durst on his New York opening in "The All-American Sport of Bi-Partisan Bashing"; historian Mike Flynn and Peace Granny Joan Wile talk about "On the Edge," a John Jay College symposium on transgressive art; and poet/editor/ essayist Geoffrey O'Brien on his new piece on "The Sopranos " in The New York Review of Books. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

The Waterwell Ensemble discusses "The Last Year in the Life of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. As Devised by Waterwell: A Rock Operetta," now performing at the Barrow Street Theater; jazz pianist and composer Andy Milne; and Crystal Field and other participants in the CitiParks Theater Festival, three weeks of performance with contemporary urban themes. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Steve Cosson and The Civilians talk about "Gone Fishin'," their new docu-musical about lost things; poet Omar Shapli on his new collection, "The General is Asked His Opinion (and other sad songs 2002-2005)"; and Robin Hirsch and Angelo Verga celebrate the 40th July 4th anniversary of the Cornelia Street Cafe. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Guest host Jim Freund, of WBAI's long-running science fiction and fantasy program "Hour of the Wolf", creates a show of lunar significance — one that can only be done once in a blue moon. (Janet Coleman and David Dozer return next week.)

Actor Farley Granger talks about "Include Me Out: My Life from Goldwyn to Broadway," his new book with Robert Calhoun; scenic designer Beowulf Boritt talks about his work on "Lovemusik," the musical about the lives of Lotte Lenya and Kurt Weill; and political satirist Will Durst on his upcoming appearance in New York. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Guest host Jim Freund of WBAI's long-running science fiction and fantasy program, "Hour of the Wolf," interviews fantasy author and screenwriter Peter S. Beagle. Beagle, who recently was the recipient of the prestigious Nebula Award for his novelette, "Two Hearts," sings and reads from an earlier novel, "The Last Unicorn." (Janet Coleman and David Dozer. return next week.)

Author/screenwriter ("Lost Highway") Barry Gifford talks about his latest work, "Memories from a Sinking Ship: A Novel"; Stew and collaborator Heidi Rodewald on their musical play, "Passing Strange," now playing at the Public; Haitian-born artist Stanley Philoche and filmmaker Zana Briski ("Born Into Brothels") talk about partnering on Kids With Cameras, an artistic empowerment program for children. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

A discussion of atheism with Jonathan Miller, the British intellectual, TV producer, theater and opera director, and neurologist. Miller's BBC series "A Brief History of Disbelief," will begin its American launch on PBS this week. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

A panel on "Remembering George W.S. Trow," the acclaimed author of "Within the Context of No Context," and other acute observations on American culture. With filmmaker James Ivory, New York Times Book Review editor, Charles McGrath; writer/editor Chris Cerf; comedy writer Sean Kelly, writer Tony Hiss and theatre producer Diane Wondisford. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Choreographer Lar Lubovitch on three new dances premiering at Skirball Hall; actress /writer/co-creator Leslie Lewis Sword on her one-woman show,"Miracle in Rwanda"; and actor Morlan Higgins on his role as Andre Heguenet, "the Olivier of South Africa" in Athol Fugard's theatrical memoir, "Exits and Entrances." Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Spiritual leader Agnes Baker Pilgrim, one of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, talks about a new book,"Grandmothers Counsel the World" Joan Wile and Vinie Burrows, founders of Grandmothers Against the War, talk about their expanding movement Grandmothers for Peace International ;and jazz vocalist Sachal Vasandani talks about his new CD, "Eyes Wide Open." Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Curators Jared Goss and Magdelena Dubrowsky discuss their exhibition of "Barcelona and Modernity: Gaudi to Dali," at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; critic Clive James on his new essay collection "Cultural Amnesia: Necessary Memories from History and the Arts"; and WBAI's Tiokasin Ghosthorse previews the release of a new CD by his trio, Ghosthorse. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Orange Prize winner Lionel Shriver on her new novel, "The Post-Birthday World"; violinist Ching Chen Juhl on the Women's Work 2007 Concert Series ; and playwright Steve Berman with actors Patrick Husted and Kathleen Doyle on their new play about the origins of Alcoholics Anonymous, "Bill W. and Dr. Bob." Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

The NY Neo Futurists and producer Bonnie Metzger on performing Suzan-Lori Parks' "365 Days - 365 Plays"; composer Alice Shields on a concert of "Mioritza - Requiem for Rachel Corrie" for trombone and computer-generated sound; feminist and author Alix Kates Schulman on the 35th Anniversary edition of "Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen." Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Playwright Julian Sheppard and actress Katherine Waterston talk about "Los
Angeles," a new play at The Flea; author and editor Wendy Lesser on her new book of essays, "Room for Doubt." Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Author Marc Fisher talks about his book on radio, "Something in the Air"; songwriter John Meyer on his book "Heartbreaker: A Memoir of Judy Garland," and his personal rehearsal recordings of Garland. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

The 35th anniversary broadcast of the Poisoned Arts Council Radio Theatre's production of David Dozer's "George Washington's Birthday Party
Cherry Pie Eating Contest," with comments from original cast members; Marc Fisher reads excerpts from his book on radio, "Something in the Air." Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Jazz pianist Stefano Bollani; poet Honor Moore on Paul Schmidt's posthumous translations, "The Stray Dog Cabaret: A Book of Russian Poems"; Choreographer Danys "La Mora" Perez and Music Director Francisco Mora Catlett on "Oyu Oro," the Afro-Cuban Experimental Dance Ensemble. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Curator Sabine Rewald on "Glitter and Doom: German Portrains from the 1920's," now showing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; actress Kate Lardner on her book "Shut Up He Explained: The Memoir of a Blacklisted Kid"; and muses of the revolution Rick Burkhardt and Andy Gricevich, aka The Prince Myshkins. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.

Editor Alex Steffen, talks about "World Changing: A User's Guide to the 21st Century," an enclyclopedic book that has been called the successor to "The Whole Earth Catalogue"; satirists Paul Krassner and Michael Elias look at the future of satire. Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.