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| Genre | Talk radio |
|---|---|
| Running time | 57 minutes (8:00 pm – 9:00 pm) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Hosted by | Kai Wright Brian Lehrer Charlie Sykes Kerri Miller |
| Recording studio | New York, NY St. Paul, MN |
| Remote studios | London |
| Original release | January 23, 2017 |
| Website | indivisibleradio |
| Podcast | feeds |
Indivisible is an evening news/talk program on public radio. Airing four days a week, it features a rotating slate of hosts each examining a different theme.[1] The program's initial 14-week run coincides with the first 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency.[2] Broadcast live four evenings a week, the call-in program aims to provide a space for calm and respectful political dialogue.[3] It is collaboratively produced by WNYC, Minnesota Public Radio, and The Economist.[4]
History
editAccording to WNYC Vice President for News, Jim Schachter, Indivisible grew out of WNYC's coverage of the 2016 presidential election and The United States of Anxiety podcast, a collaboration between WNYC and The Nation.[5][6] WNYC CEO, Laura Walker, also cited a talk program Brian Lehrer hosted on Super Tuesday 2016 as one of the inspirations for the show.[7] The first episode aired on 23 January 2017, the Monday following Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.[6][8]
WNYC's “sequel” to Indivisible is planned for Spring 2017.[5][needs update]
Recording and production
editMost shows are recorded and produced at WNYC in New York. However, the Thursday programs are recorded and produced at Minnesota Public Radio News in St. Paul, and Monday programs are co-hosted from London.[9]
Hosts and co-hosts
editThe hosting lineup for Indivisible intentionally includes a combination of liberal, conservative, and journalists' perspectives.[7]
| Day | Theme | Host(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | International perspectives | Kai Wright | WNYC, New York |
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London | ||
| Tuesday | Cultural, political, and media norms | Brian Lehrer | WNYC, New York |
| Wednesday | Policy and policy-makers | Charlie Sykes | WNYC, New York |
| Thursday | American identity | Kerri Miller | MPR News, St. Paul, MN |
Brian Lehrer
editBrian Lehrer covers public affairs for WNYC,[9] and hosts The Brian Leher Show.[10] WNYC's CEO, Laura Walker, contrasted Lehrer with Charlie Sykes, describing Lehrer as “your quintessential New Yorker.”[7]
Anne McElvoy
editAnne McElvoy is a senior editor at The Economist newspaper and editor of Economist Radio.[9] The Monday-evening co-host's seat alternates between McElvoy and and her colleague at The Economist, John Prideaux.
Kerri Miller
editKerri Miller, of Minnesota Public Radio News, hosts Talking Volumes.[9] She described hosting Indivisibile as “…a chance to get into places and talk to voters, Americans I never get a chance to hear from.”[2]
John Prideaux
editJohn Prideaux is The Economist's U.S. editor; he shares Monday co-hosting duties with Anne McElvoy.[9]
Charlie Sykes
editCharlie Sykes retired from Milwaukee's WTMJ in October 2016, after 23 years hosting a daily conservative talk radio program.[11] He is also a contributor for MSNBC and Right Wisconsin's editor-in-chief.[9] WNYC's CEO, Laura Walker, described Sykes as “the quintessential Midwesterner.”[7]
Kai Wright
editKai Wright hosted two previous WNYC podcasts, There Goes the Neighborhood and The United States of Anxiety.[9] Wright worked for The Nationbefore moving to a full-time position at WNYC when Indivisible began.[11]
Listener participation
editIn an interview, Laura Walker, CEO of WNYC, described the program's call-in format saying “We want people to see each other as human. … It's about understanding the values that we hold and how we want to be.”[7] In addition to calling during the live program, listeners are invited to Tweet using the show's hashtag or send a voice message through the program's website.[12] Tweets related to each episode are displayed on the website using Twitter Moments.[8]
Distribution
editThe program is available nationally to NPR affiliates. However, the live broadcast at 8:00 pm EST (UTC-5) airs during “prime news time” in the western United States,[6] and it poses a scheduling conflict for public radio stations that broadcast NPR's All Things Considered at that time.[13]
Two stations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin have been unable to air the program. Public radio station WUMV cannot air the program because the terms of Charlie Sykes retirement from WTMJ-AM include a non-compete clause that bars other stations in the Milwaukee market from airing any program he hosts. WTMJ sought to air the program, but NPR “declined” a proposal from the commercial station's owner, E. W. Scripps Company.[14] It's unclear whether the terms of Sykes retirement also apply to Milwaukee-area listeners who stream the program online.[15]
Following the live radio broadcast, episodes of Indivisible are available as a podcast, which — according to WNYC executive Jim Schachter — was part of the initial plan for the program.[6] Monday episodes, co-hosted by John Prideaux and Anne McElvoy from The Economist, are also available from The Economist Radio.[16]
References
edit- ^ "Weekly Schedule". Indivisible. WNYC. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ a b Lambert, Brian (20 January 2017). "Kerri Miller on her new gig, hosting a national call-in show during Trump's first 100 days". MinnPost. Minneapolis, MN.
- ^ Locke, Charley (2 February 2017). "Want to Talk Politics and Not Start a Fight? Try Call-In Radio". Culture. Wired. Condé Nast.
- ^ "About". Indivisible. WNYC. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ a b Willens, Max (16 January 2017). "With presidency looming, Trump editorial products proliferate". Digiday.
- ^ a b c d Crampton, Caroline (26 January 2017). "How podcasts are responding to Donald Trump". New Statesman.
- ^ a b c d e Bilton, Ricardo (23 January 2017). "With Indivisible, public radio stations hope the call-in format will help Americans find common ground". Nieman Journalism Lab. Harvard College.
- ^ a b "Week 1: New President, New Show, New Normal". Indivisible. 23 January 2017. NPR. WNYC-FM.
- ^ a b c d e f g "WNYC, Minnesota Public Radio News and The Economist Announce "Indivisible"" (Press release). New York, NY and St. Paul, MN: WNYC. 13 January 2017.
- ^ Pompeo, Joe (13 January 2017). "WaPo editor's visit to Crazy Town—'Indivisible' to debut with Charlie Sykes, Brian Lehrer—changes at Politico". Morning Media. Politico Media.
- ^ a b Sutton, Kelsey (13 January 2017). "Charlie Sykes returns to radio as co-host of WNYC show". Politico.
- ^ "Engage". Indivisible. WNYC. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
- ^ Simpson, April (13 January 2017). "WNYC, MPR to launch call-in show with rotating co-hosts". Current. American University School of Communication.
- ^ Foran, Chris (13 January 2017). "Charlie Sykes to co-host public radio show". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- ^ Tolan, Tom (13 January 2017). "Sykes' next stop: NPR". Milwaukee Magazine.
- ^ "The Economist Radio". Archived from the original on 9 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
Further reading
edit- Shepherd, Ken (13 January 2017). "Charlie Sykes, 'Never Trump' member and 'contrarian' conservative, to co-host new radio show on WNYC". The Washington Times.
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