Alex Karpovsky Talks New Yorker Festival

Features | Oct 5, 2013

The New Yorker Magazine’s fourteenth annual festival with its customary mix of A-list writers, artists, and Gothamites address topics ranging from the invasion of privacy to where to find "the God particle."

Writer and director Alex Karpovsky, who portrays Ray on the HBO series "Girls," is making his first appearance at the festival as part of a "First Person Filmmaking" panel. He'll be joined by Miranda July, Kenneth Lonergan and Terence Nance, and as he tells WNYC's Sarah Montague, he's a little nervous about it.

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

Are Waymo robotaxis actually safer than NYC Uber and taxi drivers?

A new analysis concludes Waymos were involved in more serious crashes per mile than the city’s for-hire fleet.
Gothamist |

Rahm Emanuel Says Israel’s Path Is “Not Sustainable Politically.” Plus, the Critic Richard Brody on “The Odyssey”

A likely Democratic presidential candidate says the U.S. must end unconditional support for Israel. Emanuel explains his proposal for Middle East peace, and his position on trans rights.
The New Yorker Radio Hour |

From Subpoenas to Cockroaches: Journalist Intimidation 101

Plus, a documentary about the eBay stalking scandal.
On the Media |

Join us for a live series on what it means to make New York more affordable

We’re holding community events across New York City, “In Conversation: The Affordability Series,” through the rest of the year to explore real solutions to issues affecting millions of New Yorkers.
Gothamist |
YOU ARE ONLINE