Akiva Gottlieb
Akiva Gottlieb is a contributing editor at Audible Range, and has written for many publications, the Nation and the Los Angeles Times among them.
Articles & Interviews
Who Is This Dirk Maggs, And Why Does He Rule So Hard?
The colorful 'X-Files: Cold Cases' writer/director on adapting for audio well-loved works like 'Alien,' 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,' and Neil Gaiman's novels.
The Informed Imagination Of Don Winslow
How the bestselling crime novelist continues to take on all sides of the narco-trafficking universe, from cartels to cops, with astonishing vividness and plausibility.
Dangerous, Necessary, And Human: Kelly McEvers On Audio Journalism Right Now
She's now the co-host of "All Things Considered," but the intrepid reporter has spent 20 years risking her life to capture important audio stories from the world's most dangerous places.
In "Notes On Blindness"; An Unprecedented Film Explores The World Beyond Sight
British theologian John Hull recorded audio diaries to document his transition from "grief to grace." Now they've become an award-winning film designed for all levels of sightedness.
The Hip-Hop Skit Is Dead, Long Live The Hip-Hop Skit
What happened to the interstitial, often wacky skits of yore? Artists like Kendrick Lamar are bringing them back — in their own way.
Getting Bookish With Michael Silverblatt
Authors consistently call him one of the best readers in the world. We watched the illustrious host of KCRW's "Bookworm" record an episode of his show.
Listening Is The Only Critical Practice Left: A Conversation With Artist Masha Tupitsyn
In her 24-hour cinematic installation, Love Sounds, words are the central characters.
How Social Media Gave New Life To The Serial
Think attention spans are getting shorter? Maybe...but the serial form is nothing new.