The United States of Anxiety explained

The United States of Anxiety
Host:Kai Wright
Language:American English
Updates:Weekly[1]
Length:30–60 Minutes
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:100
Began:September 18, 2018

Notes from America with Kai Wright, formerly known as The United States of Anxiety is a nationally-syndicated, live call-in show that situates current events within on a political and historical contexts. The show is produced by WNYC Studios.[2] [3]

Background

The podcast, which first launched under the name The United States of Anxiety, began as a reaction to the political polarization of the 2016 American election.[4] The podcast focuses on the history of racism in America.[5] The podcast discusses school segregation and its continuing effects in American education.[6] [7] In 2020, the podcast received a permanent spot on WNYC's radio schedule.[8] On 25 September, 2022, WNYC Studios began syndicating the show nationally to public radio stations. It now airs on over 100 stations.[9]

Reception

The Atlantic included the show on their list of "The 50 Best Podcasts" in 2016, 2017, and 2018.[10] [11] [12] The podcast received the 2017 New York Press Club Award for its coverage of the presidential race.[13] The show also won the 2018 NYSAPA award.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Goode . Justine . Listen Up: 12 Podcasts About Race, Social Justice, and Black History . . . August 31, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210302144601/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/02/black-history-month-podcasts-race-social-justice-history . March 2, 2021 . en-US . February 8, 2021 . live.
  2. News: Hester. Jessica. September 26, 2016. What Do Voters Really Want?. en-US. Bloomberg News. Bloomberg L.P.. live. October 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108121108/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-09-26/voters-describe-what-they-really-want-in-a-new-podcast. November 8, 2020.
  3. Keller . Gin . July 2020 . Olsher . Steve . Under the Radar: The United States of Anxiety . live . Podcast Magazine . en-US . San Diego, CA . 1 . 6 . 129 . 2690-4608 . 1140254648 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211022124449/https://podcastmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Podcast-Magazine-JULY-2020-Dave-Ramsey.pdf . October 22, 2021 . October 22, 2021.
  4. Web site: Richardson. Hollie. 19 Podcasts That Focus on Compelling Discussions Around Race. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210107024918/https://www.stylist.co.uk/entertainment/podcasts/best-podcasts-about-racism-race-black-history/395541. January 7, 2021. August 31, 2021. Stylist. The Stylist Group. en-US.
  5. Web site: Muenters. Olivia. June 6, 2020. 13 Podcasts About Race That'll Further Your Education. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210204203712/https://www.womansday.com/life/g32770148/podcasts-about-race-and-racism/. February 4, 2021. August 31, 2021. Woman's Day. Hearst Communications. en-US.
  6. Web site: "No Scrubs" and "Say My Name" Go Head-to-Head in Song vs. Song, and Listeners Have the Vote . . . August 31, 2021 . https://archive.today/20210831151118/https://www.avclub.com/no-scrubs-and-say-my-name-go-head-to-head-in-song-v-1841665191 . August 31, 2021 . en-US . February 17, 2020 . live .
  7. Remnick. David. May 23, 2021. Can We Finally End School Segregation?. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210523162715/https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/the-new-yorker-radio-hour/can-we-finally-end-school-segregation. May 23, 2021. August 31, 2021. The New Yorker. Advance Publications. en-US.
  8. Web site: August 24, 2020. New York's WNYC Gives Podcast a Sunday Timeslot, Complete With Live Call-In.. live. https://archive.today/20211022190758/http://www.insideradio.com/free/new-york-s-wnyc-gives-podcast-a-sunday-timeslot-complete-with-live-call-in/article_9cfbb754-e5ca-11ea-990c-6ffaaeaaa759.html. October 22, 2021. October 22, 2021. Inside Radio. en-US.
  9. Web site: WNYC Studios Introduces: "Notes from America with Kai Wright" . New York Public Radio . September 16, 2022 . NYPR . 14 June 2023.
  10. Web site: Standley. Laura Jane. McQuade. Eric. December 18, 2016. The 50 Best Podcasts of 2016: From Politics Shows to Horror Series, Highlights From a Year of Listening. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210304214410/https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/12/the-50-best-podcasts-of-2016/510698/. March 4, 2021. August 31, 2021. The Atlantic. Emerson Collective. en-US.
  11. Web site: Standley. Laura Jane. McQuade. Eric. December 23, 2018. The 50 Best Podcasts of 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210316102655/https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/12/best-podcasts-2018/578899/. March 16, 2021. August 31, 2021. The Atlantic. Emerson Collective. en-US.
  12. Web site: Standley. Laura Jane. McQuade. Eric. December 21, 2017. The 50 Best Podcasts of 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210720054213/https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/12/the-50-best-podcasts-of-2017/548165/. July 20, 2021. October 21, 2021. The Atlantic. Emerson Collective. en-US.
  13. Web site: Caruso. Debra. 2017. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Wins Gold Keyboard in 2017 New York Press Club Journalism Award. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020011737/https://www.nypressclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2017-jawards-winners-news-release.pdf. October 20, 2020. August 31, 2021. New York Press Club. 6. en-US.
  14. Web site: June 2, 2019. NYSAPA Broadcast, Newspaper Award Winners Announced. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210202131449/https://apnews.com/article/ebadcb32939c444b86a75c6f150ba832. February 2, 2021. October 21, 2021. Associated Press.

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