Philip Kraske on RFK Jr., Gaza, and His New Play “How Far Casablanca”

Philip Kraske discusses his new set-in-Morocco play How Far Casablanca. Unlike the Bogart-Bacall film, it is not romantic war propaganda set in an exotic location, but rather a black comedy involving outrageous media lies covering up horrendous crimes of state (a genre Kraske has mined more than once). The underlying theme involves naive America, psychopathic Israel, and long-suffering Palestine. It’s a tight, well-constructed effort. If I ever teach a college class on red-pilled literature—an ever-unlikelier prospect—I’ll put this one on the syllabus.

We’ll also talk about Phil’s articles on RFK Jr.’s prospects and perceptions of Putin and Russia.

Philip Kraske is an expatriate American novelist, playwright, poet, and language teacher.