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Into America
Into America
MSNBC, Trymaine Lee

Into America is a show about being Black in America. These stories explore what it means to hold truth to power and... more

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Episodes

Listen to “Kamala: Next in Line”

Reintroducing “Kamala: Next in Line,” a podcast on the stories that shaped the life and politics of Vice President Kamala... more

09 Oct 2024 · 10 minutes
Uncounted Millions BONUS: Nikole Hannah-Jones & Michael Harriot Live

A live conversation and debate on the future of reparations in America with Nikole Hannah-Jones and Michael Harriot at the... more

31 May 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Join Into America at the 92nd Street Y

Nikole Hannah-Jones and Michael Harriot join Trymaine Lee for an event on reparations.

14 May 2024 · 1 minute
Uncounted Millions BONUS: The GU272

In a bonus episode of Uncounted Millions, Trymaine Lee continues the conversation on reparations by asking what more is owed... more

11 Apr 2024 · 53 minutes
BONUS: The Stakes of Immigration with Aaron Reichlin-Melnick

As a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing the first episode of a special series from “Why Is This Happening? The... more

09 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Uncounted Millions: Reparations Now

The Coakleys have showed us what could have been had Black Americans been granted reparations. Will that ever happen?

14 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Uncounted Millions: The Cost of Healing

The Coakleys and the Flateaus converge out West. As they do, a seismic shift in American racial policy is taking... more

07 Mar 2024 · 44 minutes
Uncounted Millions: Things Fall Apart

Coakley’s descendants travel to Louisiana to learn about the other branch of their family tree.

29 Feb 2024 · 51 minutes
Uncounted Millions: Take What's Owed

Gabriel Coakley uses a loophole in the white man’s law to wrestle restitution for his family, changing their trajectory for... more

22 Feb 2024 · 45 minutes
Uncounted Millions: Let's Get Free

In a new series, Trymaine Lee goes on a journey to discover an untold story of freedom and reparations.

15 Feb 2024 · 45 minutes
Presenting Uncounted Millions: The Power of Reparations

What if Black Americans had been compensated for slavery? Into America follows the untold story of one of the only... more

08 Feb 2024 · 2 minutes
BONUS: Trymaine Lee Joins "Why Is This Happening?" Live in Chicago

To celebrate 50 years of hip-hop, "Why Is This Happening?" host Chris Hayes held a live podcast taping at the... more

17 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
Ripples of Affirmative Inaction in California

The Golden State banned affirmative action in public universities almost 30 years ago. Then everyone lost out. What’s ahead for... more

20 Jul 2023 · 41 minutes
UPDATE: Into Reparations with Nikole Hannah-Jones

A California task force delivered their official proposal for reparations. We return to a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones about why... more

13 Jul 2023 · 27 minutes
Get Your Freaknik On (2022)

To continue our Hip-Hop 50 celebration, we revisit our story about Atlanta’s Freaknik — one of the biggest, Blackest parties... more

06 Jul 2023 · 38 minutes
BONUS: Understanding Affirmative Action

In this bonus episode of Into America: the history and stakes of Affirmative Action on the heels of the Supreme... more

30 Jun 2023 · 17 minutes
Aging with Pride

Queer, Black baby boomers on why growing older wasn't a guarantee, what it’s like to now be on the other... more

29 Jun 2023 · 53 minutes
‘Black Folk’ and the Soul of America

America would be nowhere without the blood, sweat, and tears of Black labor. Why the Black working class is the... more

22 Jun 2023 · 32 minutes
‘Absolute Equality’ in the Home of Juneteenth

In the birthplace of Juneteenth, Black Galveston residents continue to fight for ‘absolute equality’ in the face of gentrification.

15 Jun 2023 · 31 minutes
I’m Trym(AI)ne Lee

How growing AI capabilities could impact the future of Black America. And, Trymaine Lee uses the technology to interview himself... more

08 Jun 2023 · 30 minutes
Don’t Send the Police: Freedom House Rides Again

In part two of our series on local alternatives to policing, Trymaine Lee joins Miami’s Freedom House Mobile Crisis unit... more

01 Jun 2023 · 31 minutes
Don’t Send the Police: Send Freedom House

As America’s first paramedics, Pittsburgh’s Freedom House set the standard for emergency medical care and community safety. Part one of... more

25 May 2023 · 37 minutes
Writers Strike Black

Hollywood writers are on strike. A former ‘Queen Sugar’ showrunner on what’s at stake for Black creators and the audiences... more

18 May 2023 · 36 minutes
Healing in Buffalo

One year after a racist mass shooting, Black Buffalonians share the many ways they’ve learned to heal.

11 May 2023 · 36 minutes
For Delroy Lindo and Tracy McMillan, Art Imitates Life

The team behind Hulu’s ‘UnPrisoned’ share the experiences from their personal lives that have helped them bring the show to... more

04 May 2023 · 46 minutes
The Right to Life

How tough abortion limits are leaving Black lives in the balance, and could exacerbate known disparities in prenatal outcomes.

27 Apr 2023 · 38 minutes
Policing Jackson

As Jackson, MS faces the nation's highest homicide rate, the state has expanded its powers over the capital — leaving... more

20 Apr 2023 · 42 minutes
The Re-Freshed Prince of Bel-Air (2022)

This is a story all about how The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air got flipped-turned upside down.

13 Apr 2023 · 48 minutes
The Case of LaKeith Smith

A police officer killed LaKeith Smith’s friend. But LaKeith is the one serving time.

06 Apr 2023 · 32 minutes
Sacrifice Zones

The East Palestine derailment has drawn attention to environmental crises. But Black communities that have faced similar issues for decades... more

30 Mar 2023 · 40 minutes
Teaching the Truth

Florida’s Stop WOKE Act hasn’t stopped this history tour.

23 Mar 2023 · 39 minutes
UPDATE: Into Injustice for Breonna Taylor

Three years after Breonna Taylor’s death, a federal investigation revealed widespread abuse and discrimination in Louisville's police department.

16 Mar 2023 · 41 minutes
How Basquiat Earned His Crown (2022)

More than thirty years since the artist’s passing, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s dazzling legacy is finally coming into the light. How a... more

09 Mar 2023 · 40 minutes
Street Disciples: We Gon’ Be Alright

In part five “Street Disciples,” how hip-hop could wield its power in America over the next 50 years. And, a... more

02 Mar 2023 · 47 minutes
Street Disciples: If I Ruled the World

In part four of “Street Disciples,” rappers become CEOs, and hip-hop makes it to the White House.

23 Feb 2023 · 1 hour,
Street Disciples: America’s Most Wanted

In part three of “Street Disciples,” hip-hop goes gangsta, drawing new fans and new foes.

16 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Street Disciples: Broken Glass Everywhere

In part two of “Street Disciples,” how 1982’s “The Message” pushed hip-hop to get political and fight the power. And... more

09 Feb 2023 · 54 minutes
Street Disciples: The Concrete Jungle

Part one of “Street Disciples: Politics, Power, and the Rise of Hip-Hop,” a Black history series.

02 Feb 2023 · 51 minutes
Reconstructed: The Book of Trayvon (2022)

As we revisit our “Reconstructed” series, we’re closing out with the story of how the movement built in memory of... more

26 Jan 2023 · 56 minutes
Reconstructed: Keep the Faith, Baby (2022)

In part three of our “Reconstructed" series, how faith carried Black people through the Reconstruction era and pushes us toward... more

19 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Healing Tremé

The New Orleans neighborhood of Tremé was torn apart by an expressway in the 60s. Now, the community is trying... more

17 Jan 2023 · 27 minutes
Reconstructed: In Search of the Promised Land (2022)

How the newly freed reunited acquired land and built communities. And a group of Black families currently starting their own... more

12 Jan 2023 · 51 minutes
Reconstructed: Birth of a Black Nation (2022)

We’re revisiting “Reconstructed.” In episode one: the rise of Black political power, told through the amazing story of Robert Smalls,... more

05 Jan 2023 · 56 minutes
Where Are They Now?, 2022 Edition

It’s time again to close out the year by checking in on past guests from the show.

29 Dec 2022 · 35 minutes
Christmas, But Make it Black

In the spirit of the holiday season, let’s take a deep dive into some of the best and most influential... more

22 Dec 2022 · 38 minutes
Into Our Mailbag

Trymaine Lee has asked enough questions for the year; he’s ready to answer some of yours. It’s time for a... more

15 Dec 2022 · 38 minutes
Bethesda’s Lost Colony

The Black church members taking on a wealthy, white suburb in Maryland, in the hopes of saving all that’s left... more

08 Dec 2022 · 42 minutes
#RIPBlackTwitter?

What will happen to the creativity and community of Black Twitter under Elon Musk?

01 Dec 2022 · 30 minutes
Blue Skies, Black Wings

As the U.S. contends with a pilot shortage, HBCUs are partnering with airlines to train a new generation of Black... more

24 Nov 2022 · 37 minutes
Wakanda is Forever

How “Wakanda Forever” became more than just movie or a catchphrase.

17 Nov 2022 · 38 minutes
These Polls Ain’t Loyal

Voting is over in the 2022 midterms. Into America is in Georgia, breaking down what the results mean in that... more

10 Nov 2022 · 31 minutes
The Ghosts of Midterms Past

The midterms come around every four years. And for Black Americans, the outcomes can matter for decades.

03 Nov 2022 · 32 minutes
Life, Loss, and Libations

How Black burial and mourning traditions are a reflection of how we celebrate life.

27 Oct 2022 · 43 minutes
W. Kamau Bell to White People: “Do the Work!”

W. Kamau Bell has plenty of white fans eager to hear his thoughts on race. And he has plenty of... more

20 Oct 2022 · 32 minutes
The Power of the Black Vote: Creating A New South

How Georgia’s HBCU students are turning this red state blue.

13 Oct 2022 · 37 minutes
The Power of the Black Vote: We Save Ourselves

During the Civil Rights Movement, Jackson State was a hub for organizing and protest. Today, students are harnessing the power... more

06 Oct 2022 · 48 minutes
The Power of the Black Vote: Tackling Our Climate Crisis

At FAMU, students aren’t waiting for politicians to act on climate change. They’re trying to control the chaos now.

29 Sep 2022 · 37 minutes
BONUS: Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

Trymaine Lee joins Chris Hayes this week as a guest on the podcast “Why Is This Happening?”

27 Sep 2022 · 48 minutes
The Power of the Black Vote: Knocking Out Student Loan Debt

NC Central students and alum are striving to tackle their student loan debt and build generational wealth. This is part... more

22 Sep 2022 · 40 minutes
The Power of the Black Vote: Taking Back the Classroom

We’re kicking off our series “The Power of the Black Vote” with a town hall on race and education at... more

15 Sep 2022 · 44 minutes
Our Kids Are Scholars

School’s in session at Essence Prep, a school founded to center San Antonio’s Black children. But this day almost didn’t... more

08 Sep 2022 · 37 minutes
ENCORE: The Daughters of Malcolm and Martin (2021)

What it’s like to inherit a legacy, with the daughters of Malcolm and Martin.

01 Sep 2022 · 31 minutes
ENCORE: Black Joy in the Summertime (2021)

Revisiting our conversation on how Black summer escapes like Sag Harbor became a refuge of freedom, joy, and family.

25 Aug 2022 · 32 minutes
Choppin’ It Up With Damon Young

Seeking advice and don’t know who to ask? Writer Damon Young wants to help in his new advice column in... more

18 Aug 2022 · 30 minutes
Climate Denial is Racist

Black people are disproportionately impacted by climate change. We explore the links between white supremacy and inaction on the environment.

11 Aug 2022 · 31 minutes
The Gen Z Midterm Test

Young people have always been the catalyst for social change. As the 2022 midterms approach, what matters to this generation... more

04 Aug 2022 · 31 minutes
Pregnancy, Prison, and the End of Roe

What the end of Roe means for those behind bars.

28 Jul 2022 · 36 minutes
Buffalo’s Road to Recovery

The road to recovery in Buffalo two months after a mass shooting at Tops supermarket; and the fight to end... more

21 Jul 2022 · 34 minutes
It's Not Supposed To Happen Here

One family did everything they could to escape gun violence. It still found them.

14 Jul 2022 · 41 minutes
To All My Sons

Shaka Senghor discusses fatherhood and the messages about masculinity, mental health, love, and success that boys learn from an early... more

07 Jul 2022 · 29 minutes
Get Your Freaknik On

For 15 years, Atlanta held the biggest, wildest party the country has ever seen. Hear the story of Freaknik, through... more

30 Jun 2022 · 37 minutes
Pride and the Bible Belt

Selma, Alabama was a key battleground in the fight for Civil Rights. Today, Black LGBTQ+ activists are continuing the work... more

23 Jun 2022 · 43 minutes
Fathers of the Movement

In the years after the racial violence that sparked BLM, the fathers of the Movement explore what Black fatherhood has... more

16 Jun 2022 · 22 minutes
ENCORE: Big Daddy Kane’s Lyrical Legacy (2021)

To kick off summer, we’re revisiting our conversation with legendary rapper Big Daddy Kane on pushing boundaries, the evolution of... more

09 Jun 2022 · 30 minutes
Space to Grieve

Pastor Michael McBride helps us pave a way forward amid the rage and grief of a tough news cycle.

02 Jun 2022 · 37 minutes
The Revolution Will Be Digitized

From the video of George Floyd to 19th-century anti-lynching pamphlets, author Marc Lamont Hill breaks down how technology has shaped... more

26 May 2022 · 33 minutes
Hate and Heartbreak in Buffalo

After a white gunman killed 10 people in a racist attack in Buffalo, N.Y., understanding the forces that led to... more

19 May 2022 · 31 minutes
Patrisse Cullors on Making Mistakes

Patrisse Cullors opens up about leadership, accountability, and the allegations plaguing her time with the Black Lives Matters Global Network... more

12 May 2022 · 51 minutes
My Dad, Rodney King

It’s been thirty years since the 1992 LA Riots. Rodney King’s daughter, Lora King, reflects on life after the riots... more

05 May 2022 · 33 minutes
UPDATE: Inside a Texas Abortion Clinic

As Roe v. Wade comes under threat, we revisit our episode on how Texas abortion restrictions were disproportionately hurting Black... more

04 May 2022 · 35 minutes
UPDATE: Ebony & Ivy

As Harvard acknowledges its ties to slavery, an update on our ‘Ebony & Ivy’ episode from December 2021.

29 Apr 2022 · 37 minutes
How Basquiat Earned His Crown

More than thirty years since the artist’s passing, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s dazzling legacy is finally coming into the light.

28 Apr 2022 · 40 minutes
Louisiana’s Last Black Oystermen

Could Louisiana’s plan to save its coast be the end of Black oystermen?

21 Apr 2022 · 36 minutes
Is Black Crypto Freedom? Or Fad?

Advocates for cryptocurrency say it can help close the racial wealth gap. But others aren’t so sure.

14 Apr 2022 · 38 minutes
Emmett Till's Cousin Remembers

The last living relative to witness Emmett Till’s abduction shares his story.

07 Apr 2022 · 32 minutes
(Not) Chasing Oscar Gold

Black filmmakers don’t need the Oscars to cosign their greatness.

01 Apr 2022 · 29 minutes
Was Will Smith Protecting Black Women?

What does it mean to protect Black women? Activist Jamira Burley weighs in.

31 Mar 2022 · 31 minutes
We Gotta Talk About Kanye West

What Kanye West can teach us about bipolar disorder and Black mental health.

24 Mar 2022 · 37 minutes
Black in the USSR

Black people in Ukraine have faced unequal treatment in their search for safety. One student tells us about her harrowing... more

17 Mar 2022 · 31 minutes
The Re-Freshed Prince of Bel-Air

This is a story all about how The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air got flipped-turned upside down.

10 Mar 2022 · 47 minutes
Sista SCOTUS

As Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson approaches confirmation, we speak with two of the women behind #SheWillRise, a campaign that kept... more

03 Mar 2022 · 33 minutes
Reconstructed: The Book of Trayvon

How Trayvon Martin’s death one decade ago fits into the legacy of Reconstruction; and how the movement built in his... more

24 Feb 2022 · 55 minutes
Reconstructed: Keep the Faith, Baby

In part three of our Reconstructed series, we tell the story of Charleston’s Mother Emanuel AME church, to see how... more

17 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Reconstructed: In Search of the Promised Land

In part two of our Reconstructed series, we travel to Promised Land, SC to learn how the newly freed reunited... more

10 Feb 2022 · 51 minutes
Reconstructed: Birth of a Black Nation

In a special Black history series, Into America is exploring the legacy of Reconstruction. First, the rise of Black political... more

03 Feb 2022 · 54 minutes
ENCORE: Harlem on My Mind: Jacob Lawrence (2021)

A signed print by Jacob Lawrence sends Trymaine Lee down a rabbit hole of exploring the legacy of the Harlem... more

27 Jan 2022 · 34 minutes
One Year In, Has Biden Had Our Backs?

Joe Biden promised to have the back of Black America. One year into his administration, NBC's Yamiche Alcindor tells us... more

20 Jan 2022 · 28 minutes
“The Sun Rises in The East”

An upcoming documentary explores The East, a pan-African organization that reclaimed their neighborhood in Central Brooklyn in the 1970s and... more

13 Jan 2022 · 30 minutes
The Far-Right Isn’t All White

In this bonus episode of Into America, one year after the January 6th insurrection, we’re asking why a small but... more

07 Jan 2022 · 17 minutes
The Face of Anti-Fascism

After the January 6th Insurrection, anti-hate activists took to the internet and began doxxing the rioters. Daryle Lamont Jenkins is... more

06 Jan 2022 · 29 minutes
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In a special Black history series, Into America is exploring the legacy of Reconstruction. First, the rise of Black political power, told... more