THE NEW YORKER

In the year 1996, one of my dear friends from medical school first introduced me to the magazine, the New Yorker. This was before magazines were online and content could be easily shared. Therefore, my friend would photocopy articles that really touched him and share them with me. Ironically, my friend moved to Manhattan for residency in 1997, and he has been a New Yorker, himself, ever since!

Sometime in the early 2000s, I became a subscriber. Though I considered cancelling my subscription many times - especially during busy periods - I always felt like doing so would be like selling out or giving in to the demands of life. Needless to say, I never cancelled my subscription and remain very much a fan.

The New Yorker has navigated some seriously challenging times - the authoritarianism of Donald Trump and his attacks on the press, the balkanization of the media landscape and the disbelief in facts, and the dearth of advertisers to support the increasing costs of running a media organization.

Despite all these challenges, the New Yorker continues to put out incredible commentaries, articles, and podcasts. The New Yorker Radio Hour is in fact one of my favorite podcasts, and so it was a treat to hear an interview with the magazine's editor, David Remnick, on this week's episode. I have enjoyed his writing for years, but I did not know much about his life or career arc. I shared this episode with Nicholas and hope that it inspires him and helps him understand that life is not a straight line and that one's own personal experiences should inspire and influence one's reporting. 

Consider me a New Yorker subscriber for life!