The Guardian has rolled out a new video podcast anchored by two prominent journalists, aiming to cut through the noise of modern news cycles with substantive conversation about politics, civil rights, and the forces reshaping America.
Hosted by Peabody award winner Kai Wright and Emmy-nominated journalist Carter Sherman, "Stateside with Kai and Carter" drops three times weekly and leans on the outlet's international reporting muscle to examine American domestic stories through a distinctive lens.
The show's range is deliberately broad. Episodes tackle politics and corporate power alongside discussions of the climate crisis, gender issues, reproductive freedom, and resistance movements. The format also carves out space for cultural commentary, wellness topics, and sports, creating a conversational rhythm that moves between breaking news and lighter cultural obsessions.
Each episode brings on newsmakers, fellow journalists, and cultural figures to explore how systems and institutions shape daily life. The show positions itself as a primer for audiences trying to understand both headline events and the underlying currents driving them. Wright's background spanning decades of broadcast journalism and Sherman's work as an author and investigative reporter give the podcast credibility on substantive topics while maintaining an accessible conversational tone.
The launch reflects a broader push by major news organizations to expand video and podcast offerings as audiences shift away from traditional broadcast schedules. For the Guardian, the show represents its flagship video podcast effort in the American market, betting that depth and personality can attract viewers overwhelmed by the speed and volume of daily news.
Author James Rodriguez: "Two solid journalists hosting a three-times-weekly news show is ambitious in a crowded space, but the Guardian's global angle gives them something to work with."
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