The United States of Anxiety

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The United States of Anxiety
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Presentation
Hosted byKai Wright
Genre
LanguageAmerican English
UpdatesWeekly[1]
Length30-60 Minutes
Production
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes100
Publication
Original releaseSeptember 18, 2018[1] – present
Provider
Related shows
Websitewww.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/anxiety/

The United States of Anxiety is a political and history podcast hosted by Kai Wright that focuses on racial justice in the United States.[4][5]

Background[]

The podcast began as a reaction to the political polarization of the 2016 American election.[6][1] The podcast focuses on the history of racism in America.[7] The podcast discusses school segregation and its continuing effects in American education.[8][9] In 2020, the podcast received a permanent spot on New York Public Radio's radio schedule.[10]

Reception[]

The Atlantic included the show on their list of "The 50 Best Podcasts" in 2016, 2017, and 2018.[11][12][13] The podcast received the 2017 New York Press Club Award for its coverage of the presidential race.[14] The show also won the 2018 NYSAPA award.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Goode, Justine (February 8, 2021). "Listen Up: 12 Podcasts About Race, Social Justice, and Black History". Vanity Fair. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on March 2, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Scott, Christi (August 23, 2020). "These Must-Listen Podcasts Are Raising Marginalized Voices". CNN. WarnerMedia. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Pope, Karla (June 10, 2020). "15 Informative Podcasts to Learn About Race Relations in America". Good Housekeeping. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on June 25, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  4. ^ Hester, Jessica (September 26, 2016). "What Do Voters Really Want?". Bloomberg News. Bloomberg L.P. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  5. ^ Keller, Gin (July 2020). Olsher, Steve; Poelker, Kelly; Yakovich, Megan (eds.). "Under the Radar: Gin's Independent Review of a Society & Culture Podcast You Probably Haven't Heard of...but Should Be Listening To" (PDF). Podcast Magazine. p. 129. ISSN 2690-4608. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  6. ^ Richardson, Hollie. "19 Podcasts That Focus on Compelling Discussions Around Race". Stylist. The Stylist Group. Archived from the original on January 7, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  7. ^ Muenters, Olivia (June 6, 2020). "13 Podcasts About Race That'll Further Your Education". Woman's Day. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on February 4, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  8. ^ ""No Scrubs" and "Say My Name" Go Head-to-Head in Song vs. Song, and Listeners Have the Vote". The A.V. Club. G/O Media. February 17, 2020. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  9. ^ Remnick, David (May 23, 2021). "Can We Finally End School Segregation?". The New Yorker. Advance Publications. Archived from the original on May 23, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  10. ^ "New York's WNYC Gives Podcast a Sunday Timeslot, Complete With Live Call-In". Inside Radio. August 24, 2020. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  11. ^ Standley, Laura Jane; McQuade, Eric (18 December 2016). "The 50 Best Podcasts of 2016: From Politics Shows to Horror Series, Highlights From a Year of Listening". The Atlantic. Emerson Collective. Archived from the original on March 4, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  12. ^ Standley, Laura Jane; McQuade, Eric (December 23, 2018). "The 50 Best Podcasts of 2018". The Atlantic. Emerson Collective. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  13. ^ Standley, Laura Jane; McQuade, Eric (December 21, 2017). "The 50 Best Podcasts of 2017". The Atlantic. Emerson Collective. Archived from the original on July 20, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  14. ^ Caruso, Debra (2017). "The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Wins Gold Keyboard in 2017 New York Press Club Journalism Award" (PDF). New York Press Club. p. 6. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  15. ^ "NYSAPA Broadcast, Newspaper Award Winners Announced". Associated Press. June 2, 2019. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.

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