Code Switch Here are our favorite Code Switch episodes from 2023
Dec 20, 2023
Code Switch reflects on and recommends their favorite episodes from 2023, including discussions on names and cultural identity, Chinese-American family history, race and brownface on The Simpsons, black immigrants in Tennessee, and the power of sharing stories and understanding systems of power.
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Mispronounced Names
- Laurie Lizarraga interviewed her mom about the mispronunciation of her name.
- This personal experience resonated with many listeners and highlighted the impact of names on identity.
Mott Street and Chinese Exclusion
- Jess Kung discusses Ava Chen's book, Mott Street, which explores the impact of Chinese Exclusion Act policies.
- Chen combined historical evidence with family mythology to illuminate how policies affected Chinese-American families.
Honoring Enslaved Ancestors
- Courtney Stein reflects on Parker's episode about honoring ancestors of enslaved people.
- Parker's road trip with her mom to a former plantation sparked reflections on family history and oral storytelling.