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Pulitzer on the Road

The Pulitzer Prizes
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Film Criticism
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Santa Cruz
Journalism
Literature
Appalachia
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Climate Change
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David Copperfield
Immigration
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Civil War
The Sympathizer
Oxycontin
Vladimir Kara-Murza
Democracy

What makes a Pulitzer Prize winner? The Pulitzer on the Road podcast travels across the country to meet with authors and journalists to share the stories behind their prize-winning work.

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The 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners are announced on Monday, May 4. Visit our website for details on the winners and finalists this year:

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For decades, The Pulitzer Prizes have been associated with excellence in the real world of journalism, books, drama and music, but also in fictional shows, movies and comic books like The Muppet Show, Superman, The Simpsons, The Wire, and Sex and the... more

On this episode, 2007 Poetry winner, Natasha Trethewey, and 2025 Memoir finalist, Lucy Sante, join each other at the 2026 AWP Conference for a conversation about memoir writing, and discuss how works rooted in personal experience can connect to large... more

On this episode, 2019 International Reporting winner and photojournalist Nariman El-Mofty and Enric Martí, Deputy Director of Photography at Associated Press join Pulitzer Prizes Administrator Marjorie Miller at the International World Press Institut... more

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Recent Guests

David Remnick
Pulitzer-winning author and editor of The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: David Remnick, Carlos Lozada and Nicole Carroll: Behind the Scenes at The Pulitzer Prizes
Carlos Lozada
Book critic at The Washington Post and NYT columnist
The Washington Post / The New York Times
Episode: David Remnick, Carlos Lozada and Nicole Carroll: Behind the Scenes at The Pulitzer Prizes
Natasha Trethewey
Author of Memorial Drive and former US Poet Laureate
Pulitzer Prize Board
Episode: Writing Our Lives: Natasha Trethewey & Lucy Sante on Memoir Writing
Lucy Sante
Author of I Heard Her Call My Name and cultural critic
Independent author
Episode: Writing Our Lives: Natasha Trethewey & Lucy Sante on Memoir Writing
Enric Martí
Editor, photo packages at Associated Press
Associated Press
Episode: Photojournalists Covering Conflict Zones with Nariman El-Mofty, Enric Marti & Ivor Prickett
Nariman El-Mofty
Photographer, senior photojournalist at AP
Associated Press
Episode: Photojournalists Covering Conflict Zones with Nariman El-Mofty, Enric Marti & Ivor Prickett
Ivor Prickett
Photojournalist for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Photojournalists Covering Conflict Zones with Nariman El-Mofty, Enric Marti & Ivor Prickett
Alissa Zhu
Reporter at The Baltimore Banner (Pulitzer winner, Local Reporting)
The Baltimore Banner
Episode: Local News Matters With Toluse Olorunnipa, Alissa Zhu & Jessica Gallagher
Jessica Gallagher
Photojournalist at The Baltimore Banner (Pulitzer winner, Local Reporting)
The Baltimore Banner
Episode: Local News Matters With Toluse Olorunnipa, Alissa Zhu & Jessica Gallagher

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Nicole Carroll
Host of Pulitzer on the Road and a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Journalism. Nicole shares deep emotional experiences and insights on the importance of storytelling and its societal impact.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
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    This show is absorbing and inspiring, interviewing people who are making a difference in the world. It’s so well edited and presented by the host, who very aptly describes herself as our guide. It also has no advertising, thank goodness.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sue Hyde Wall
    United Statesa year ago

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David Remnick, Carlos Lozada and Nicole Carroll: Behind the Scenes at The Pulitzer Prizes
Q: How does the board determine excellence across such diverse categories, from journalism to books and music?
They describe juries for each category, how final three finalists are chosen, and how the board weighs writing, reporting, impact, and public service within each category, with emphasis on integrity and rigor in deliberations.
David Remnick, Carlos Lozada and Nicole Carroll: Behind the Scenes at The Pulitzer Prizes
Q: What are your earliest experiences with the Pulitzers, and how did you first encounter them?
The hosts and guests reflect on childhood exposure to the prize, initial confusions, and the idea that journalism and literature can gain public legitimacy through the Pulitzers, followed by how that early exposure shaped their career paths.
Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso and Percival Everett
Q: Is the comedy of Blazing Saddles lost on them?
Everett notes that Blazing Saddles is much smarter about race issues compared to contemporary media, highlighting the ongoing cultural dialogues.
Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso and Percival Everett
Q: What happens through this immersion process? Are you trying to drive yourself mad before you start writing?
Everett explains how his repeated readings help him forget the texts' details while retaining their essence, which is crucial for his storytelling.
Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso and Percival Everett
Q: So what was that for James?
Everett shares a private philosophical problem related to the construction of meaning in his storytelling.

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This podcast provides an intriguing exploration of the narratives and experiences behind Pulitzer Prize-winning work. It features in-depth conversations with authors, journalists, and playwrights who have achieved significant recognition for their contributions to literature and journalism. Episodes touch on diverse themes, including trauma from war, racial reconciliation, immigration, and the power of storytelling in addressing social issues. Thought-provoking discussions often illuminate how personal narratives intersect with broader historical contexts, offering listeners unique insights into the passion and dedication required to produce impactful stories and foster change.

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2. Carlos Lozada
3. Natasha Trethewey
4. Lucy Sante
5. Enric Martí
6. Nariman El-Mofty
7. Ivor Prickett
8. Alissa Zhu

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