Blindspot is a podcast hosted by Kala Lea and produced by WNYC Studios. The first season was called The Road to 9/11 and the second season was called Tulsa Burning.

Background

The podcast was produced by WNYC Studios and The History Channel.[1] Season one was titled "Blindspot: The Road to 9/11" and season two was titled "Blindspot: Tulsa Burning".[2] The podcast debuted on September 11, 2020.[3] Season one was nine episodes long.[4] Season one was hosted by Jim O'Grady.[5] The second season debuted on May 28, 2021.[6] The second season was six episodes long.[7] The second season was hosted by KalaLea.[8] Season two focused on the Tulsa race massacre.[9] The season was created on the 100th anniversary of the massacre.[10] One of the episodes in the season discusses The Greenwood District.[11]

The podcast was compared to Slow Burn and Floodlines in Podcast Review.[12]

Awards

Award Date Category Recipient Result Ref.
Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award 2022 Podcast Blindspot: "Tulsa Burning" Won [13][14][15]
Rockie Awards Podcast: Non-Fiction Blindspot: "Tulsa Burning" Nominated [16]
Peabody Awards Podcast & Radio Blindspot: "Tulsa Burning" Nominated [17][18][19]
NAACP Image Award Outstanding Podcast – News and Information Blindspot: "Tulsa Burning" Won [20][21][22]

References

  1. ↑ Dibdin, Emma (May 3, 2022). "6 Podcasts That Go Deeper on the Headlines". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  2. ↑ "#NeverForget: Remembering 9/11 with these 5 podcasts". Podsauce. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  3. ↑ Steinberg, Brian (August 17, 2020). "History Plans New Slate of Programming Devoted to Analyzing 9/11". Variety. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  4. ↑ Rosario, Alexandra Del (August 17, 2021). "History Channel Sets 9/11 20th Anniversary Programming Slate With Four Documentaries". Deadline. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  5. ↑ "5 Podcasts to Listen to in September". Podcast Review. September 22, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  6. ↑ "THE HISTORY® CHANNEL AND WNYC STUDIOS ANNOUNCE "BLINDSPOT: TULSA BURNING"". New York Public Radio. May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  7. ↑ Hinds, Julie. "Long-hidden story of 1921 Tulsa race massacre getting wide coverage on 100th anniversary". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  8. ↑ McQuade, Laura Jane Standley, Eric (December 27, 2021). "The 50 Best Podcasts of 2021". The Atlantic. Retrieved May 17, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. ↑ Sturges, Fiona (June 7, 2021). "Tulsa massacre podcast aims to set the record straight". Financial Times. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  10. ↑ Dudley, Joshua (May 24, 2021). "Remembering the Tulsa Massacre". Podcast Business Journal. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  11. ↑ McNaught, Morgan (June 14, 2021). "Bill Hader proves he's the best guest ever on Mike Birbiglia's podcast". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  12. ↑ "3 Podcasts to Listen to in June". Podcast Review. June 9, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Radio And Podcasts Take Home Trophies At 2022 duPont Journalism Awards". Insideradio.com. February 9, 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  14. ↑ "2022 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award Winners Announced". duPont-Columbia Awards. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  15. ↑ Weprin, Alex (February 9, 2022). "Alfred I. duPont Awards: PBS Leads Pack With Four Wins". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Rockie Awards ★ nominees ★". rockies.playbackonline.ca. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  17. ↑ Staff, Journal Record (April 15, 2022). "'Blindspot: Tulsa Burning' nominated for Peabody | The Journal Record". Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  18. ↑ "Blindspot: Tulsa Burning". The Peabody Awards. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  19. ↑ "82nd Annual Peabody Nominees Announced". The Peabody Awards. April 13, 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  20. ↑ Earl, William; Jackson, Angelique; Shafer, Ellise (February 26, 2022). "NAACP Image Awards: Daniel Kaluuya, Regina King, Mary J. Blige and More Win Acting Awards on Final Night of Virtual Ceremonies". Variety. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  21. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (February 27, 2022). "NAACP Image Awards: 'The Harder They Fall' Named Best Film; Will Smith & Jennifer Hudson Take Lead Acting Honors – Full Winners List". Deadline. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  22. ↑ Brathwaite, Lester Fabian; Towers, rea; February 27, Jessica Wang Updated; EST, 2022 at 11:34 AM. "Angela Bassett, Will Smith, and Meghan Markle among 2022 NAACP Image Award winners: See full list". EW.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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