33 min

#41: Author Brian Broome, “79‪”‬ Article Club

    • Society & Culture

When I featured “79” as one of last year’s best three articles (see Issue #173), naturally I wanted to speak to author Brian Broome. He graciously accepted the invitation, and I’m honored to present our conversation to you, loyal Highlighter Podcast listeners!



In the interview, Brian talks about how he became a writer in rehab, how the first piece of writing he submitted got published, and how “79” began as a rant against white supremacy. We also explore the effects of capitalism and white supremacy on Black people and the perils of respectability politics.



If you haven’t read “79” yet, do so now! and then come back to listen to our conversation. Also, you’ll want to check out more of Mr. Broome’s writing, so head on over to brianbroome.com.



As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts about this episode. Email me at mark@highlighter.cc or leave a voicemail at (415) 886-7475. If you’re valuing this podcast, please write a review at Apple Podcasts. Thank you very much for listening!


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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support

This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe

When I featured “79” as one of last year’s best three articles (see Issue #173), naturally I wanted to speak to author Brian Broome. He graciously accepted the invitation, and I’m honored to present our conversation to you, loyal Highlighter Podcast listeners!



In the interview, Brian talks about how he became a writer in rehab, how the first piece of writing he submitted got published, and how “79” began as a rant against white supremacy. We also explore the effects of capitalism and white supremacy on Black people and the perils of respectability politics.



If you haven’t read “79” yet, do so now! and then come back to listen to our conversation. Also, you’ll want to check out more of Mr. Broome’s writing, so head on over to brianbroome.com.



As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts about this episode. Email me at mark@highlighter.cc or leave a voicemail at (415) 886-7475. If you’re valuing this podcast, please write a review at Apple Podcasts. Thank you very much for listening!


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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support

This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe

33 min

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