Fund Drive Special Programming: Adam Mansbach Talks Parenting, College, and Community

May 9, 2026 - 12:53

Bay Area author Adam Mansbach joined host Davey D on Hard Knock Radio to talk about his latest project, "Go the F to College." The book serves as a follow-up to his wildly popular parenting satire "Go the F to Sleep," but this time the focus shifts from the struggles of bedtime to the chaos of higher education.

Mansbach, who has written novels like "Angry Black White Boy," "The Golem of Brooklyn," and "Rage Is Back," discussed how the new book tackles the anxieties parents face when their kids leave for college. He also touched on the role of community in raising children and the pressures of modern parenting. The conversation explored how humor can help families navigate stressful transitions.

Beyond his books, Mansbach wrote the screenplay for the Netflix film "Barry," which tells the story of a young Barack Obama. During the interview, he reflected on how his experiences as a father and a writer in the Bay Area shaped his perspective on education and social responsibility. The discussion offered a mix of sharp wit and real talk about letting go, staying involved, and finding the funny side of sending a kid off to campus.