Code Switch
NPR
What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore how race affects every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, food and everything in between. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story. Code Switch was named Apple Podcasts' first-ever Show of the Year in 2020.Want to level up your Code Switch game? Try Code Switch Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/codeswitch
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May 13, 2020 • 26min
Ask Code Switch: The Coronavirus Edition
We take on some of your questions about race, the coronavirus and social distancing. The questions are tricky, and as usual on Code Switch, the reality is even trickier.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
May 6, 2020 • 22min
What Does 'Hood Feminism' Mean For A Pandemic?
The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated issues that disproportionately affect women. So on this episode, we're talking to Mikki Kendall — author of the new book, Hood Feminism — about what on-the-ground feminism practiced by women of color can teach us that the mainstream feminist movement has forgotten.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 29, 2020 • 2min
When Poets Decide Who Counts
All month long, we've been answering versions of one giant question: Who counts in 2020? Well, April is poetry month, so we decided to end our series by asking some of our favorite poets who they think counts — and how all of that has changed in these strange, new times.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 24, 2020 • 33min
Puerto Rico, Island Of Racial Harmony?
Many Puerto Ricans grow up being taught that they're a mixture of three races: black, white and indigenous. But on the U.S. census, a majority of Puerto Ricans choose "white" as their only race. On this episode, we're looking into why that is, and the group of people trying to change it.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 22, 2020 • 18min
The News Beyond The COVID Numbers
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, numbers have been flying at us about the spread of the illness—and then the next minute those same numbers are refuted. This week, we're talking to Alexis Madrigal at The Atlantic about why the data is so all over the place, and why that matters, especially for people of color.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 15, 2020 • 35min
Black Like Who?
It's one of the thorniest questions in any theoretical plan for reparations for black people: Who should get them? On this episode, we dig into some ideas about which black people should and shouldn't receive a payout — which one expert estimates would cost at least $10 trillion.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 11, 2020 • 25min
Why The Coronavirus Is Hitting Black Communities Hardest
Many have referred to COVID-19 as a "great equalizer." But the virus has actually exacerbated all sorts of disparities. When it comes to race, black Americans account for a disproportionate number of coronavirus-related deaths in the U.S. In this bonus episode from Slate's "What Next" podcast, reporter Akilah Johnson talks about the many reasons why.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 8, 2020 • 31min
A Treacherous Choice And A Treaty Right
The Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation told his people to stay strong during this pandemic, and to remember how much they've endured over a long history that includes the Trail of Tears. This episode takes a look at the treaty, signed almost 200 years ago, that caused that suffering, and how it's being used now as a call to action.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 1, 2020 • 38min
Mother, Should I Trust The Census Bureau?
Right now, the U.S. Census Bureau is trying to count every single person living in the country. It's a complex undertaking with enormous stakes. But some people are very afraid of how that information will be used by the government — especially given how it's been misused in the past. The first in our series about who counts in 2020.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Mar 25, 2020 • 51sec
Code Switch: Race. In Your Face.
Code Switch is a weekly podcast that explores how race intersects with every aspect of our lives. Hosts Shereen Marisol Meraji and Gene Demby bring honesty, empathy and nuance to challenging conversations.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
