378 episodes
Notes from America with Kai Wright WNYC Studios
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4.3 • 1.5K Ratings
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Notes from America with Kai Wright is a show about the unfinished business of our history, and its grip on our future.
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Did 44,000 Black Women Just Close Dems' 'Enthusiasm Gap' in One Zoom Call?
Mere hours after Joe Biden announced he was bowing out of the 2024 election, an estimated 44,000 Black women connected via Zoom to celebrate and strategize a win for Kamala Harris.
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Biden Was Their Candidate. How Are Americans Feeling Now That Kamala Harris Is Poised To Replace Him?
Joe Biden’s decision to not seek re-election had been weeks in the making as Democrats battled each other over whether he was well-positioned to defeat Donald Trump a second time.
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Trump Assassination Attempt Exposes Security Concerns, Conspiracy Theories and a Democracy In Danger
A re-election campaign rally for former president Donald Trump turned deadly in Pennsylvania, prompting the question: are we in a new era of political violence in America?
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What 100 Years Of Audio Can Tell Us About Black Americans and Belonging
WNYC’s 100-year-old audio archive includes voices of Black celebrities throughout history like Josephine Baker, Althea Gibson, Dick Gregory and Malcolm X.
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Biden's Struggles, Trump's Lies and What Your Post-Debate Depression Means for November
The presidential debate was anxiety producing for many in the Democratic political elite. The average voter was already checked out.
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Can American democracy ever be truly democratic?
Many blame the wave of right-wing reforms curtailing Americans’ ability to participate in democracy on the influence of Trumpism. Voting rights expert Ari Berman says there’s more to it.
Customer Reviews
Part of my weekly routine
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.
Two stars for now, we will see about later
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!
Great discussions
I really appreciate the depth of the conversations, the respectful discourse, and the fearlessness