On November 9, 2020, Krasny announced that he will retire from Forum on February 15, 2021. His last Forum broadcast was on February 12, 2021. Krasny is a professor of English at San Francisco State University where he has taught primarily American literature since 1970.

Why did Michael Krasny retire?

“I've been unusually fortunate to sustain such a long career serving the Bay Area in a role that allows me to participate in such rich and thoughtful conversations about the topics of our times.” Krasny plans to enjoy his retirement with family, including his first grandchild, to focus on writing and to explore other ...

When did Michael Krasny retire?

Michael Krasny has announced he will be retiring from KQED on February 15th, 2021 – the anniversary of his 28 years in the host seat at KQED Forum.