Introducing Marketplace: Hanif Abdurraqib on what it means to “make it”

To kick off Marketplace's season premiere, we're sharing a conversation with one of our favorite writers, Hanif Abdurraqib. He joins Reema for a wide-ranging discussion about the moral judgments often made regarding people's financial circumstances, notions of success and legacy, and what it means to be "good" versus "bad" in an unequal world. Hanif also opens up about one of the most challenging financial moments of his life and his commitment to giving away a significant portion of his income. Hanif is an award-winning poet, cultural critic, and author from Columbus, Ohio. He's written six books, several of which are bestsellers, including his most recent, "There's Always This Year." His work spans sports, pop culture, and politics, often focusing on issues of race and class, while also exploring themes of grief, beauty, and love. Hanif has received a MacArthur Foundation "genius grant" and was a finalist for the National Book Award, among other accolades.

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Introducing Marketplace: Hanif Abdurraqib on what it means to “make it” is an episode from Sacred Scandal by My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts.

This episode is 36:50 long.

This episode was published on Jan 30, 2025.

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