The United States of Anxiety

Notes from America with Kai Wright, formerly known as The United States of Anxiety is a nationally-syndicated, live call-in show that situates current events within on a political and historical contexts. The show is produced by WNYC Studios.^[4][5]

The United States of Anxiety
Presentation
Hosted by	Kai Wright
Genre	Political podcast History podcast
Language	American English
Updates	Weekly[1]
Length	30–60 Minutes
Production
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	100
Publication
Original release	September 18, 2018[1]
Provider	WNYC Studios The Nation
Related
Related shows	Unfinished: Deep South[2] Yo, Is This Racist?[2] Code Switch[3] Pod Save the People[3] Still Processing[3]
Website	www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/anxiety/

Background

The podcast, which first launched under the name The United States of Anxiety, 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 WNYC's radio schedule.^[10] On 25 September, 2022, WNYC Studios began syndicating the show nationally to public radio stations. It now airs on over 100 stations.^[11]

Reception

The Atlantic included the show on their list of "The 50 Best Podcasts" in 2016, 2017, and 2018.^[12][13][14] The podcast received the 2017 New York Press Club Award for its coverage of the presidential race.^[15] The show also won the 2018 NYSAPA award.^[16]