Notes from America with Kai Wright

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Notes from America with Kai Wright

Notes from America with Kai Wright is a show about the unfinished business of our history, and its grip on our future.

  1. Not Just Forgotten, but Erased From History: A Final Note from Notes from America

    4 DAYS AGO

    Not Just Forgotten, but Erased From History: A Final Note from Notes from America

    Our final episode is dedicated to the people who are too often left out when we celebrate the past.

    53 min
  2. The Real Heartbeat of D.C. Isn’t Politics. It’s Go-Go Music.

    23/12/2024

    The Real Heartbeat of D.C. Isn’t Politics. It’s Go-Go Music.

    Washington, D.C.’s newest museum is an homage to go-go, a music genre born and bred in the District, exploring how the music became a rich culture reflecting the city's heritage.

    52 min
  3. Dear Listener: A Celebration of Our Best Moments with You

    16/12/2024

    Dear Listener: A Celebration of Our Best Moments with You

    From holiday sing-alongs to your personal stories, the best part of this show is hearing from our listeners. Before we wrap up, we revisit some special moments — led by you.

    50 min
  4. A Year After Being Shot in Vermont, Palestinian Student Hisham Awartani Sets His Sights on Home

    09/12/2024

    A Year After Being Shot in Vermont, Palestinian Student Hisham Awartani Sets His Sights on Home

    Shot and severely injured while visiting family in Vermont in 2023, college student Hisham Awartani grapples with his recovery in the U.S., and an unfolding war at home in Palestine.

    51 min
  5. We Could End AIDS. So Why Are People Still Dying?

    02/12/2024

    We Could End AIDS. So Why Are People Still Dying?

    Decades later, AIDS is still with us and its status as an epidemic remains accurate. In this episode, we learn why that is from two women and a young man born with HIV.

    50 min
  6. Writer Ekow Eshun on James Baldwin’s History

    30/11/2024

    Writer Ekow Eshun on James Baldwin’s History

    British writer Ekow Eshun is also a broadcaster and curator whose work, like James Baldwin's, tackles identity, race and Black masculinity.

    30 min
  7. An America Without Police is Safer Than You Think

    25/11/2024

    An America Without Police is Safer Than You Think

    If we actually abolish the police, would we be safe? Safer? We ask three experts to break down what a world beyond policing looks like.

    51 min
  8. Writer Hisham Matar on James Baldwin’s Patience

    23/11/2024

    Writer Hisham Matar on James Baldwin’s Patience

    Hisham Matar is an award-winning writer of fiction and non-fiction. Born in New York to Libyan parents, he trained to be an architect before trading buildings for books.

    36 min
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Notes from America with Kai Wright is a show about the unfinished business of our history, and its grip on our future.

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  • Creator
    WNYC Studios
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    424
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © WNYC
  • Show Website
    Notes from America with Kai Wright
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    New York Public Radio has identified itself as a trader for this podcast and confirmed that this product or service complies with European Union law. Address 160 Varick St New York New York 10013-1220 United States Phone Number +1 9733781432 Email wnycdigital@gmail.com

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