Notes from America with Kai Wright

I really enjoy how Kai has conversations with everyone. Especially with individuals whom I do not agree with or would not listen to on my own. He knows how to ask the questions that get to tough talks and brings it all together. Bravo to Kai and his great team.

I am a moderate white hispanic woman who is looking to listen to a wide range of perspectives. I really liked some episodes of this podcast, but the last one turned me off to the show. One of the guests made a reference to “mediocre white men,” which came across as racist and intolerant. I will say that I intend to keep trying in hopes that there will be better guests in the future. My advice to folks on the left is to be more careful with your language. There are LOTS of moderates out there and the way you speak has an influence on which way we lean. Using non-attacking language is a great tool for keeping your audience with you. I hope this helps!

I really appreciate the depth of the conversations, the respectful discourse, and the fearlessness

Kai Wright does an excellent job of making complex issues understandable, and sometimes discusses topics which I wouldn't think interesting at first glance, but he makes them interesting, relevant and valuable to my understanding of what it means to be American. Bravo.