Hanif Abdurraqib on what it means to make it
For our season premiere, we\u2019re sharing a conversation with one of our favorite writers, Hanif Abdurraqib. He joins Reema for a wide-ranging conversation about the moral judgments we\u2019re quick to make about people\u2019s financial circumstances, notions of success and legacy, and what it means to be \u201cgood\u201d versus \u201cbad\u201d in an unequal world. Hanif also reveals one of the most challenging financial moments of his life and the reasons behind his commitment to giving away so much of his income.
\nHanif is an award-winning poet, cultural critic and author from Columbus, Ohio. He\u2019s written six books, several of which are bestsellers, including his most recent, \u201cThere\u2019s Always This Year.\u201d His work spans sports, pop culture and politics, often focusing on issues of race and class, while also delving into themes of grief, beauty and love. He\u2019s been the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation \u201cgenius grant” and a finalist for the National Book Award, among other accolades.
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