Xochitl Gonzalez
Author and Atlantic writer known for fiction exploring Brooklyn life; featured as the episode's guest to discuss her novel Last Night in Brooklyn and cultural nostalgia for 2007–2008.
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Apr 22, 2026 • 1h 8min
What's With All The Nostalgia For 2008?
Xochitl Gonzalez, novelist and Atlantic writer known for Brooklyn-set fiction, joins to unpack 2007–2008 nostalgia. She recalls Fort Greene life, the pre-smartphone serendipity, and how Obama-era hope shaped culture. Conversations range from housing fallout and gentrification to youthful networks, affordable fashion, and the roots of today’s hustle and distrust.
