
Notes from America with Kai Wright is a show about the unfinished business of our history, and its grip on our future.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 424 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | ||||

This is the last episode of Notes from America with Kai Wright.
If you’ve been with the show through its multi-year history and iterations as a NYC-based narrative podcast and local call-in show called The United States of Anxiety before becoming a ... more
The drumbeat of Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area is not politics. It’s go-go music.
The genre developed by Chuck Brown in 1976 features syncopated rhythms, a large ensemble of musicians and a rich drum beat to create a live experience that ... more
Host Kai Wright celebrates the many years and iterations of Notes from America by revisiting some of the show’s most engaging listener moments.
He’s joined by producer Regina de Heer to open up the listener mailbag of responses to recent episodes an... more
College student Hisham Awartani, 21, was visiting family in Vermont over Thanksgiving break in 2023 when he and two of his friends were shot. All three victims are of Palestinian descent and were wearing traditional Palestinian scarves when the attac... more
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This show has fantastic educational, interesting content that I do not hear elsewhere.
I have been listening since 2016 and have enjoyed each show.
Thank you Thank you for your work!
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As someone who is majoring in Psychology and Political Science, but who is required to take heavy Sociology classes, I would like to ask and Cottom a question. She states the White Male Political Patriarchy is afraid of beautiful Latino politicians because they are attracted to them. That’s a blanket statement and untrue. Also, VP Kamala Harris marrying a white man, and choosing a white man as her running mate (which I realize may NOT have been her choice COMPLETELY). Trump admits that AOC is at... more
I wouldn’t be able to write in words how James Baldwin changed my life. And as we go through this time in America, I have been yearning to hear his words now more than ever. So I stumbled upon this podcast. And it is a great one. Also, there is a bookstore dedicated to Baldwin in New Orleans. Definitely check it out!!
Navel-gazing naive babble.
You’ll hear a lot of “my truth” 😂
Six episodes talking to people who met Baldwin, know his work, are writers and critics themselves…offers a depth and level of reflection I didn’t know I needed. He was such a man of his time, and a tormented soul of his century, and he grappled with so much, long before the shortcuts of our recent generations of slogans. He returned to be such a worthy, striving public figure at such a critical time - these shows have been a good tribute, and both balm and inspiration in these crazy, noisy, divi... more
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Focusing on the intertwined stories of identity, culture, and politics, this show brings to light the narratives of marginalized communities and the historical events that shape contemporary society. Common themes include discussions on racial justice, public safety alternatives, and the impact of cultural icons like James Baldwin. The show emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse perspectives and tackling complex issues such as immigration, community safety, and systemic oppression, often featuring in-depth conversations with guests from various fields including academia, literature, and activism. Audiences can expect a rich blend of personal stories and societal reflection, making it a vital platform for cultural discourse.
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