The Guardian’s Kai Wright refuses to buy a new phone

Kai Wright is a co-host Stateside with Kai and Carter at the Guardian. But Wright has been bringing his unique insights to audiences for years. He has also received guests Notes From America, United States of Anxietyand Invisible. He is a Peabody Award-winning journalist who has profiled powerful men, explored what it means to be American, and written about the AIDS epidemic.

When he’s not delving into sex, race, and politics, he’s farming, listening to John Coltrane, and defiantly refusing to buy a new phone. Wright was kind enough to give us a glimpse into her daily routine, how she relaxes, and give some simple but powerful advice.

What is your most important tool?

What is most underrated?

cart. Seriously, though. Love enough dirt and rocks, and you’ll realize the best use of this design.

What’s one thing you’d like to change about your phone?

I wish I had bought one cell phone and will never buy another, forever. Why does it always have to expire? (Actually, I didn’t buy a new phone in I don’t know how many years ago; I just got my friend’s backup. So I’m complaining about useless facts.)

How many tabs do you have open right now?

In the window I’m currently using, I have 10 tabs open. Yes, that’s a reasonable number, thanks. I have 11 other windows open, though, and I can’t read the contents of them myself.

What’s the most frustrating gadget you’ve ever owned?

I won’t mention the brand, but I promise you can make the coffee machine a lot harder. I’m trying to caffeinate myself to be a productive person. I don’t want any engineering problems.

What is your favorite thing to do?

I wish I had thought of The Memory Palace – still, for me, great podcasting. Short, sweet, deeply human stories about our world. One person, telling you a well-written story.

What creation are you most proud of?

Can I claim my entire garden? It’s a constant learning process and applying knowledge and trying again, and I hear from old farmers that you’ll never know. Perfect.

What is the best advice you have ever received?

Live an honest life. Meaning, try to say yourself the truth, and making decisions together.

What do you do when you’re stuck?

Listen to John Coltrane’s records.

When was the last piece of screen you bought?

What would be the tagline of your biopic?

“What happened was…”

What was the last GIF or meme you used?