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If you grew up in the UK, chances are you've heard Annie Mack on the radio.

The Irish native started on the airwaves in 2004 when she was 26.

She hosted a nightly program called Future Sounds before eventually moving to a

Friday night dance music show which catapulted her into the pop cultural zeitgeist. Being at the BBC

was a boon to her career. But as we discussed in our interview, it also came with its limitations.

She left the media giant in 2021 to spend more time with her

family, but there were other motives too. It allowed her to pursue her own projects without the

inambition of BBC codes of conduct on matters around free speech. Since departing, she's been

outspoken about politics and particularly her support of Palestine. She's pursued ongoing advocacy work

and calls for change as an independent curator and podcast host. As a fellow presenter,

Annie Mack and I unpacked a range of topics, including how she talks to her guests and leads

conversations, her new party series before midnight, her pivot to writing, how getting older has shaped her view of

success, and what it means to lead the good life. She just published two novels, both of which

pull from loosely autobiographical topics, the troubles in Ireland, the music industry in London,

and bigger thematic arcs such as navigating motherhood and grief.

Annie Mack is taking her party series before midnight on tour, so keep an eye on her channels

for more news on where she'll take it next. This was a very informative experience. I loved

interviewing a seasoned interviewer. As always, you can check out the full video on Ari's

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