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Pulitzer on the Road

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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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Today, we’re sharing a special conversation from the podcast Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso.

The episode you’re about to hear aired just this month. It’s an entertaining and insightful talk with Percival Everett, who was named the winner of the 2025 Pul... more

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Jayne Anne Phillips won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel, Night Watch, a vividly rendered account set in Phillips’ native West Virginia in the aftermath of the Civil War, that follows a severely wounded Union veteran, a 12-year-old g... more

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Jonathan Eig won the 2024 Pulitzer in Biography for King: A Life, a revelatory book on Martin Luther King Jr. that draws on new sources to enrich our understanding of the civil rights leader’s life. When Eig heard the 2024 Pulitzer-win for Audio Repo... more

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In 2023, a record breaking number of migrants braved the harrowing journey to the U.S./Mexico border in hopes of being granted asylum in America. In this episode, we hear from three Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists who covered different stages of t... more

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Recent Guests

Percival Everett
Pulitzer Prize winning author and literary force since 1983
Author of *James*
Episode: Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso and Percival Everett
Yohance Lacour
Chicago-based journalist and writer, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting
Invisible Institute
Episode: Jonathan Eig and Yohance Lacour: New Perspectives on Stories from the Past
Jonathan Eig
Journalist and author of King, A Life, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Biography
Episode: Jonathan Eig and Yohance Lacour: New Perspectives on Stories from the Past
Trina Reynolds-Tyler
Data director at the Invisible Institute
Invisible Institute
Episode: Trina Reynolds-Tyler and Sarah Conway on Going Beyond the Data
Sarah Conway
Senior reporter and special projects manager at City Bureau
City Bureau
Episode: Trina Reynolds-Tyler and Sarah Conway on Going Beyond the Data
Lynn Nottage
Two-time Pulitzer-winning playwright known for her works 'Ruined' and 'Sweat'
Episode: Sanaz Toossi and Lynn Nottage: The Politics of Playwriting
Sanaz Toossi
Pulitzer Prize winner for her play 'English'
Episode: Sanaz Toossi and Lynn Nottage: The Politics of Playwriting
Joe Morgenstern
Former film critic for the Wall Street Journal and Pulitzer Prize winner for criticism
Episode: Justin Chang and Joe Morgenstern on Cinevangalism
Justin Chang
Film critic for The New Yorker and winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Criticism
The New Yorker
Episode: Justin Chang and Joe Morgenstern on Cinevangalism

Host

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.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Reasons for Hope

    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
    5
    Sue Hyde Wall
    United States5 months ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso and Percival Everett
Q: How many voters were you trying to win over with that description?
Percival Everett discusses the value of awards but implies they don't matter much in the grand scheme of creativity.
Sanaz Toossi and Lynn Nottage: The Politics of Playwriting
Q: How did winning the Pulitzer change things for you?
For Sanaz Toossi, winning the Pulitzer transformed her understanding of her worth and potential as a writer, encouraging her to own her identity as an artist without feeling restricted to a 'diversity slot'.

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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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1. Percival Everett
2. Yohance Lacour
3. Jonathan Eig
4. Trina Reynolds-Tyler
5. Sarah Conway
6. Lynn Nottage
7. Sanaz Toossi
8. Joe Morgenstern

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