City Arts & Lectures

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Kristin Hanna

October 11, 2026

 Kristin Hannah’s award-winning, best-selling novels, including the international hit The Nightingale, celebrate the all-too-often forgotten power of women across history. Her newest book, The Women, tells the story of one woman coming of age in the turbulence of 1960s America. In the process, Hannah shines a light on the story of all women who put themselves in harm’s way to help others. An intimate portrait of a turbulent, transformative time in America, the novel explores a generation who ...

Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor

October 04, 2026

Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, two of today’s most significant intellectuals, examine extremism and other contemporary movements in their new book, End Times Fascism. It’s a scathing investigation of, and strategies for fighting against, the Christian nationalists, Silicon Valley reactionaries, and populist survivalists who define the contemporary, apocalyptic right. An award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and author, Naomi Klein’s now classic books, including Doppelganger, No Logo, and The Sh...

Emily St. John Mandel

September 27, 2026

Our guest this week is Emily St. John Mandel, a writer whose work experiments with literary noir, speculative fiction, and horror.  Her bestselling books include The Glass Hotel and Sea of Tranquility, and her post-apocalyptic novel Station Eleven was adapted into a limited series for HBO. This year, Mandel returns with her new novel Exit Party, diving into a future United States locked in a new civil war. It is within this painful landscape that Mandel explores freedom, surveillance, and the...

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City Arts & Lectures is hosted by Lisa Armstrong. Its publicly listed email is paloma.orozco@prx.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

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The publicly listed email for City Arts & Lectures: paloma.orozco@prx.org.

How many listeners does City Arts & Lectures have?

Podseeker estimates City Arts & Lectures reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for City Arts & Lectures?

City Arts & Lectures typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established authors, public intellectuals, senior civic or political leaders, acclaimed artists, prominent academics, scientists, activists, and other figures with substantial public accomplishments and expertise. Common among recent guests: Major books or acclaimed creative work; Senior government, nonprofit, academic, or civic leadership; Influential contributions to public debates or social movements. Recent guests include Bryan Stevenson, Gloria Steinem, and Robert Reich.

How hard is it to get booked on City Arts & Lectures?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does City Arts & Lectures cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Literature, Politics, Science, and Performing Arts. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.