He’s a very astute cultural critic. He has a real knack for crafting a story, and a knack for crafting the story of himself. … Each time, no matter what place you come into the process, it’s something of a high wire act.

David Dower, ArtsEmerson’s director of artistic programs, about Mike Daisey. Daisey’s last monologue — about working conditions in the Chinese factories that make Apple products — caused controversy after it was found to be falsified.

Now, Daisey is bringing his latest work, “American Utopias,” to Emerson this weekend. Read more about the upcoming performance.