Radio and PodcastRadio and PodcastLive Radio & Podcasts
Rumaan Alam's American Dream artwork
Society & Culture

Rumaan Alam's American Dream

Sydney Writers' Festival by Sydney Writers' Festival

Sep 25, 202551:15Society & Culture

Rumaan Alam's Entitlement probes complex racial and social dynamics much like his New York Times bestselling Leave the World Behind , which was adapted into a Netflix film starring Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali. In hi...

About This Episode

Rumaan Alam's American Dream is an episode from Sydney Writers' Festival by Sydney Writers' Festival. Rumaan Alam's Entitlement probes complex racial and social dynamics much like his New York Times bestselling Leave the World Behind , whic...

Podcast

This episode belongs to Sydney Writers' Festival.

Listen Online

Use the player on this page to stream the episode online.

Episode Details

Published Sep 25, 2025, 51:15 long, audio available.

Questions About This Episode

What is Rumaan Alam's American Dream about?

Rumaan Alam's Entitlement probes complex racial and social dynamics much like his New York Times bestselling Leave the World Behind , which was adapted into a Netflix film starring Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali. In his new novel, Rumaan introduces themes of wealth and philanthropic aspirations when an ageing white billionaire hires an ambitious young African American woman to help him dispose of his money – through worthy causes, of course. Join Rumaan in conversation with Sisonke Msimang as they examine the promise (or the lie) of the American Dream in the 21st century. This episode was recorded live in May at the 2025 Sydney Writers' Festival. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and follow our channel. Sydney Writers' Festival podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms. After more? Follow Sydney Writers' Festival on social media: Instagram: @sydwritersfest Facebook: @SydWritersFest TikTok: @sydwritersfest

Where can I listen to Rumaan Alam's American Dream?

You can listen to Rumaan Alam's American Dream online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

Which podcast is Rumaan Alam's American Dream from?

Rumaan Alam's American Dream is an episode from Sydney Writers' Festival by Sydney Writers' Festival.

How long is this episode?

This episode is 51:15 long.

When was this episode published?

This episode was published on Sep 25, 2025.

Can I save Rumaan Alam's American Dream for later?

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Are there related episodes from Sydney Writers' Festival?

Yes. This page shows related episodes from Sydney Writers' Festival when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.

Quick Answers About This Episode

Where can I listen to Rumaan Alam's American Dream?

You can listen to Rumaan Alam's American Dream on this page when the episode audio is available from the podcast feed.

Which podcast is this episode from?

Rumaan Alam's American Dream is from Sydney Writers' Festival by Sydney Writers' Festival.

What are the episode details?

Published Sep 25, 2025 and 51:15 long