On Tuesday, WNYC Studios launches the third season of its acclaimed podcast The United States of Anxiety, with an examination of gender in American politics and the wave of women working to dismantle male power structures with the 2018 midterm elections.
A record number of women are running for office this election season, and many more will play pivotal roles as activists, organizers, and voters. As Democrats ride a wave of activism and seek to take over the House, The United States of Anxiety will explore if and how their efforts will change anything in a country where power remains concentrated in the hands of white men.
The series will chronicle the experiences of women candidates and citizens who are getting involved in the civic process across the nation, and also profile the lives and careers of women who led political movements throughout our nation’s history.
The United States of Anxiety is hosted by Kai…
