Into America details the stories of Black Americans and the challenges of being in this country. The podcast's main focus is how politics affects Black Americans' lives. Each episode recounts stories of communities and individuals who speak up. Often, these people have the most to lose when speaking up. It is the unique bravery and authentic honesty of each person that makes this show so moving.
Trymaine Lee is the host of the Into America podcast. Lee is a journalist at MSNBC. Before joining the network, Lee worked at The New York Times and The Times-Picayune of New Orleans. He was part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of Hurricane Katrina. As a journalist at MSNBC, Lee won an Emmy in 2018 for his reporting on gun violence in Chicago.
Lee begins most Into America podcasts with a short overview of the state of affairs at the time. Then he goes deeper into an issue. The host interviews people and shares their relevant stories. He includes their audio alongside his explanations. Lee ensures episodes are clear and easy to follow.
Into America podcast episodes generally appear every few days. Previous topics include Black Christmas music and the fathers of the civil rights movement. In one episode, the show argues that climate denial is racist. The program also speaks to the power of Black votes. In every show, everyday people share their extraordinary stories.
Into America is about bringing justice where previous injustices have occurred. It is about recognizing and acknowledging some of America's biggest mistakes. Above all, it shares stories that would remain untold. It is an informative podcast with plenty to teach listeners.
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