In his 90th year, L.A.’s finest living writer discusses his heroes and inspirations, the anti-gay and anti-Mexican prejudices he’s weathered and the wisdom accrued over a miraculous life.

The comic answers some uncomfortable questions.

The historian Allen C. Guelzo believes that the Confederate general deserves a more compassionate reading.

Black people formed one of the largest militias in the U.S. Now its leader is in prosecutors’ crosshairs.

An interview with Amia Srinivasan.

An interview with Chase Strangio, who has won a series of landmark court cases in his role as ACLU deputy director for transgender justice.

An interview with Gabriela López, the head of the San Francisco Board of Education.

An interview with the playwright Jeremy O. Harris.

An interview with the creator and star of “I May Destroy You.”

One of the last interviews with the congressman and civil-rights legend, who died Friday.

An interview with Jia Tolentino.

An interview with the author.

An interview with Richard A. Epstein of the Hoover Institution.

An interview with Samin Nosrat, author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, on fame, veganism, depression, and writing a new cookbook.

Tressie McMillan Cottom on confronting racism, sexism, and classism.

An interview with Allee Willis, the late songwriter behind Earth Wind & Fire’s “September” and the Friends theme song, on creating the world you want to live and work in and throwing virtual parties.

“This baby was unviable, basically. That’s what they say. They say that the baby is ‘incompatible with life.’”

On growing up in Hollywood, the cost of beating Oprah at the Oscars, and why Jack Nicholson doesn’t act anymore.

Interviews with a receptionist, a factory worker, and others about life on the job.

An interview with the novelist.

An interview with the comedian.

Nathan Phillips wants to talk about Covington.

An interview with James Baldwin on race in America.

A Q&A with Twitter’s CEO on right-wing extremism, Candace Owens, and what he’d do if the president called on his followers to murder journalists.

“Anytime I was called a New Journalist I winced a little with embarrassment.”