Acclaimed writer Roxane Gay totally called what this week in politics would look like, in a mind-blowingly prescient conversation from November 2023. She’s joined by Chicago author Lindsay Hunter for a chat on culture both high and low as represented in her recent book of essays “Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People’s Business.” Topics range from Biden dropping out of the 2024 election, identity politics, and meaningful civic engagement beyond social media… to Taylor Swift, 2am writing sessions, and which famous authors would make up the best cast of Real Housewives.

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CW: Light profanity

PHOTO: Lindsay Hunter and Roxane Gay on stage at the University of Chicago at the Chicago Humanities Fall Festival in November 2023.

Roxane Gay, Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People's Business

Lindsay Hunter, Hot Springs Drive

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Roxane Gay Totally Called It