The 98th Academy Awards will honor casting directors for the first time in the ceremony’s history. It’s the first new category in 25 years. We’ll speak with casting directors on the Academy Board of Governors about the joys and challenges of their work — and what it actually entails — before the inaugural “Achievement in Casting” Oscar is handed out on Sunday.

Guests:

Davia Nelson, radio producer, "The Kitchen Sisters Present"

Debra Zane, casting director; governor on the Academy Board for the casting branch

John Waters is set to receive San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ film festival Frameline’s eponymous award for his lifelong contributions to queer cinema.  We’ll talk with Waters about what makes a great queer film, and the power of movies to challenge the status quo.

Guests:

John Waters, legendary director of works including "Hairspray" (1988), "Pink Flamingos" (1972) and "Polyester" (1981)

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