Kai Wright

Host & Managing Editor, Notes From America with Kai Wright

Kai Wright appears in the following:

Church, State and the Soul of Our Nation

Monday, October 10, 2022

Christian nationalism is a growing movement in the U.S. As its rise continues to influence contemporary politics, how should we consider and prepare for its impact on our government?

The Black Playwright Who Transformed Theater

Wednesday, October 05, 2022

Imani Perry introduces us to A Raisin in the Sun, the first show ever staged on Broadway written by a black woman – and the show’s legendary playwright, Lorraine Hansberry.

The Obamas' Lonely Walk on the High Road

Monday, October 03, 2022

Anti-Obama conspiracy theories and lies about the 2020 election still shape post-truth politics. What, if anything, is to be done about these conspiracies?

‘The Woman King’ Isn’t a Biopic. So What?

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The film sits somewhere between the cringe of “Coming to America” and the fantasy of “Black Panther” in Hollywood’s troubled history of stories about Africa.

Everything’s Changed. But Have You?

Monday, September 26, 2022

The world has changed a lot since 2020. We open the phones to hear how this change has shaped listeners’ relationships and political opinions.

Your Summer Jams…One Last Time

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

We say goodbye to our summer playlist project – and hello to our show’s new name and theme music.

Introducing 'Notes From America': New Name, Same Show

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

We’re inviting you into a more positive – less anxious – conversation. Notes from America with Kai Wright airs Sundays at 6 p.m. ET on public radio stations and YouTube.

A Pre-Midterms Vibe Check

Monday, September 19, 2022

An election is coming. Summer is over. And the vibe is…what? We open the phones to hear what’s on your mind–from democracy to baseball.

Your Vote Matters

Monday, September 12, 2022

So why don't more people vote in smaller elections? What motivates people to vote — and how that could inform greater participation in the upcoming midterm elections?

Revisiting Tara Roberts on Diving for Sunken Slave Ships

Wednesday, September 07, 2022

A National Geographic explorer’s story of diving for sunken slave ships.

Revisiting A Conservative View of the Vigilante Right

Monday, September 05, 2022

Mona Charen discusses the true meaning of conservative and the radical shift in the GOP.

Half of My Parents, All of Me

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Folashade Olatunde, a WNYC Radio Rookie, shares a series of open and honest audio diaries, inviting listeners on her journey to rebuild a relationship with her dad.

The Prison of Manhood Can’t Hold Shaka Senghor

Monday, August 29, 2022

He went to prison at age 19. When released, he had to learn how to be a father to two Black sons with very different life experiences. His letters to them have lessons for us all.

Which Election Did You Care About The Most?

Friday, August 26, 2022

And why? We want to hear your stories.

Digital Life Is a Moral Mess

Monday, August 22, 2022

It seems like digital technology – from Facebook to cryptocurrency – could do great harm to society. Should that change how, and if, we use it?

Let’s Hear It For The Summer Playlist

Friday, August 19, 2022

An update on our summer playlist project with song contributions from listeners and our team.

Monkeypox: The Making of an Outbreak

Monday, August 15, 2022

Colonialism. Militarism. Homophobia. It took decades of neglect and selfishness to create this viral outbreak.

Michael Calvert’s Good, Too Short Life

Friday, August 12, 2022

What can we learn from the HIV pandemic? We revisit a conversation from a year of living with COVID-19.

What Could Go Wrong? Everything (And It’s Ok)

Monday, August 08, 2022

What zombie movies can teach us about our era of perpetual crisis, and other lessons from a disaster management specialist.

Michael Tubbs Has A Message for All Of US

Friday, August 05, 2022

In 2020, Michael Tubbs lost his reelection campaign after capturing the nation’s attention. But he hopes the lessons he learned can inspire future generations of local leaders.