The United States of Anxiety
| The United States of Anxiety | |
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Kai Wright |
| Genre |
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| Language | American English |
| Updates | Weekly[1] |
| Length | 30–60 Minutes |
| Production | |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 100 |
| Publication | |
| Original release | September 18, 2018[1] |
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| Website | www |
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.[4] [5]
Background
[edit ]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.[6] [1] The podcast focuses on the history of racism in America.[7] The podcast discusses school segregation and its continuing effects in American education.[8] [9] In 2020, the podcast received a permanent spot on WNYC's radio schedule.[10] On 25 September, 2022, WNYC Studios began syndicating the show nationally to public radio stations. It now airs on over 100 stations.[11]
Reception
[edit ]The Atlantic included the show on their list of "The 50 Best Podcasts" in 2016, 2017, and 2018.[12] [13] [14] The podcast received the 2017 New York Press Club Award for its coverage of the presidential race.[15] The show also won the 2018 NYSAPA award.[16]
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c Goode, Justine (February 8, 2021). "Listen Up: 12 Podcasts About Race, Social Justice, and Black History". Vanity Fair . Condé Nast. Archived from the original on March 2, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ a b Scott, Christi (August 23, 2020). "These Must-Listen Podcasts Are Raising Marginalized Voices". CNN . WarnerMedia. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ a b c Pope, Karla (June 10, 2020). "15 Informative Podcasts to Learn About Race Relations in America". Good Housekeeping . Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on June 25, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Hester, Jessica (September 26, 2016). "What Do Voters Really Want?". Bloomberg News . Bloomberg L.P. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ Keller, Gin (July 2020). Olsher, Steve (ed.). "Under the Radar: The United States of Anxiety" (PDF). Podcast Magazine. Vol. 1, no. 6. San Diego, CA. p. 129. ISSN 2690-4608. OCLC 1140254648. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ Richardson, Hollie. "19 Podcasts That Focus on Compelling Discussions Around Race". Stylist . The Stylist Group. Archived from the original on January 7, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Muenters, Olivia (June 6, 2020). "13 Podcasts About Race That'll Further Your Education". Woman's Day . Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on February 4, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ ""No Scrubs" and "Say My Name" Go Head-to-Head in Song vs. Song, and Listeners Have the Vote". The A.V. Club . G/O Media. February 17, 2020. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Remnick, David (May 23, 2021). "Can We Finally End School Segregation?". The New Yorker . Advance Publications. Archived from the original on May 23, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "New York's WNYC Gives Podcast a Sunday Timeslot, Complete With Live Call-In". Inside Radio. August 24, 2020. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ "WNYC Studios Introduces: "Notes from America with Kai Wright"". New York Public Radio. NYPR. September 16, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ 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". The Atlantic . Emerson Collective. Archived from the original on March 4, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Standley, Laura Jane; McQuade, Eric (December 23, 2018). "The 50 Best Podcasts of 2018". The Atlantic . Emerson Collective. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Standley, Laura Jane; McQuade, Eric (December 21, 2017). "The 50 Best Podcasts of 2017". The Atlantic . Emerson Collective. Archived from the original on July 20, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ Caruso, Debra (2017). "The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Wins Gold Keyboard in 2017 New York Press Club Journalism Award" (PDF). New York Press Club . p. 6. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "NYSAPA Broadcast, Newspaper Award Winners Announced". Associated Press . June 2, 2019. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.