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Stateside with Kai and Carter

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The news is stressful. Talking about it doesn’t have to be. Join The Guardian’s Kai Wright and Carter Sherman for conversations with the best journalists and biggest thinkers. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Latest Episodes

The 2026 World Cup final has not happened yet, but we already know that there were some clear winners (and total losers) during the tournament. And we’re not just talking about what happened on the pitch. Ahead of Sunday’s game, host Carter Sherman s... more

Over the past ten days, ICE officials have killed two immigrants in separate shootings in Texas and Maine. While the Department of Homeland Security has claimed that the officers were acting in self-defense and the interest of public safety, no evide... more

Thanks to pollution, overpopulation and the climate crisis, Earth is facing a terrifying new crisis: an irreversible "water bankruptcy". Now, fights over water have ramped up across the world, including in the US west. Host Carter Sherman speaks with... more

Earlier this week, Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, was accused by a former partner of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegations, but on Wednesday, he suspended his campaign, accusing the “political establishment” of... more

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Ella Brockway
Guardian US soccer journalist
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Episode: Who won the World Cup?
Alexander Abnos
Guardian US soccer journalist
The Guardian
Episode: Who won the World Cup?
José Olivares
Lead reporter on immigration enforcement for The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: How ICE became so deadly
Gabrielle Canon
Guardian extreme weather correspondent
The Guardian
Episode: The western US is running out of water. What happens next?
Shrai Popat
Guardian political reporter
The Guardian
Episode: Why Graham Platner wasn’t the answer to the Democrats’ men problem
Chase Strangio
Co-director of the ACLU's LGBT & HIV Project
ACLU
Episode: 'Gratuitously cruel': Chase Strangio on how trans youth became political targets
Sam Levin
Guardian reporter covering transgender rights
The Guardian
Episode: 'Gratuitously cruel': Chase Strangio on how trans youth became political targets
Elie Mystal
Constitutional lawyer, justice correspondent for The Nation
The Nation
Episode: Term limits? Court packing? Elie Mystal on why it’s time to reform SCOTUS
Shirin Jaafari
Middle East correspondent for The World (Iranian herself)
The World
Episode: How Iranians are coping with the Iran war

Hosts

Kai Wright
Host associated with The Guardian; widely involved in political and social commentary.
Carter Sherman
Co-host with Kai Wright; investigative journalism and political analysis focus.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings
  • Thanks

    Thanks for the updates, news stories, and for placing them on audio and in writing. I enjoy both listening and reading you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    review-3
    United Statesa month ago
  • Insightful and thought-provoking dives into key issues

    I am so delighted to find Kai Wright has a nee podcast. He and Carter are a great team. They interview smart, interesting people. This is a must-listen for me now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EquityAndJusticeNow
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not for me

    Sorry when you finish every sentence with the word “like” it is just annoying. I know language changes but this makes no sense. Perhaps the host need to learn some grammar.

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    1
    Tonyh1409
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Cuba interview

    I am disappointed by the lack of sophistication in this interview; there is no reflection on the ‘gravitational distortion’ caused by neighbouring a great power such as the USA. The assumption that the incompetent government is solely to blame. The USA would not allow the sort of significant investment in Cuba from say China as it would be considered a national security.. better to keep them poor and badly governed than to experience national uplift and pride. So please, find interviewees with a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    YAK KITI YAK
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Love Kai and Carter!

    A welcome addition to my podcast rotation. Smart, thoughtful analysis and deep dives into stories I want to know more about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blackbelt1985
    United States2 months ago

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Term limits? Court packing? Elie Mystal on why it’s time to reform SCOTUS
Q: Why does the Constitution lack positive rights, and how would that change?
The Constitution originally emphasizes negative rights; a modern reform would emphasize positive rights (e.g., housing, environment, water) as government obligations, drawing on comparative examples like the South African constitution.
Term limits? Court packing? Elie Mystal on why it’s time to reform SCOTUS
Q: What is your best summation or closing thought?
Reform the Court first as a political and constitutional necessity, then consider broader constitutional amendments; the current structure concentrates power and undermines democratic accountability, so recalibrating the Court is essential.
Term limits? Court packing? Elie Mystal on why it’s time to reform SCOTUS
Q: What is your court packing plan, Elie Mystal?
Expand the number of justices through legislation, grounded in constitutional interpretation, with a plan that avoids amendments and relies on the ability of Congress to modify the size of the Court.
Term limits? Court packing? Elie Mystal on why it’s time to reform SCOTUS
Q: How many justices is the right number?
The discussion argues for a larger court (e.g., 29 justices) to create a moderating effect and reduce the likelihood of extreme decisions, with a system where panels of three judges decide and only a majority of the full court can overrule those panels.
Term limits? Court packing? Elie Mystal on why it’s time to reform SCOTUS
Q: What is jurisdiction stripping and how would it work?
Jurisdiction stripping would remove the Supreme Court's power to review certain laws for constitutionality; Congress would pass a law specifying the Court cannot review that law, effectively making parliament the arbiter of constitutionality in that domain.

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Listeners tune in for thoughtful conversations with journalists, politicians, and policy experts, focused on how news and current events shape society and democracy. Episodes often center on U.S. politics, civil rights, media accountability, public health, and how online discourse intersects with real-world impact. A notable strength is the host duo's ability to push for nuanced perspectives from prominent guests—ranging from political figures to frontline professionals—while keeping discussions anchored in practical implications for audiences and communities. The show seems to aim for informed, engaged listeners who want clear analysis without sensationalism, with a cadence that supports deep dives into timely topics while avoiding doomscr... more

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