Code Switch

Dorothy A. Brown, a tax expert, discusses how the tax system disadvantages Black Americans. She reveals how race affects IRS audits, tax owed, breaks, and benefits. The podcast explores systemic racism in tax policy and the need for change to address wealth gaps.

The podcast explores the debate on revitalizing the Lakota language, with discussions on codification vs. tradition. It delves into the efforts of the Lakota Language Consortium and the battle over language ownership within the Lakota Nation. The complex issues of copyright, indigenous sovereignty, and cultural preservation are highlighted, shedding light on the challenges of preserving a language amidst declining native speakers.

Explore the emotions of hope and despair in American politics through a discussion on the novel 'Great Expectations'. Delve into the intersection of faith and politics, the symbolism in American political history, and the impact of political messaging and cognitive dissonance in contemporary life. Reflect on navigating political realities and collective movements post-Obama era.

Exploring the impact of race science on medical practices, uncovering the historical biases in healthcare diagnoses, and advocating for a shift towards a more nuanced understanding of health disparities. Addressing challenges in medical education, acknowledging the risks of race-based medicine, and emphasizing the need for quality care and unbiased diagnoses in healthcare.

Diving into a conspiracy theory about elites pushing bug consumption, the podcast explores links to race, xenophobia, and climate change. Discussing a far-right leader's mealworm protest and societal implications. Unraveling the 'Great Reset' theory and its ties to racial fears. Examining bug consumption, colonial history, and societal perceptions. Discovering the unique flavor of silk worms and their culinary appeal.

Exploring the emotional resonance of music by Japanese American musicians inspired by WWII internment camps. Featuring Kishi Bashi's 'Theme for Jerome' and insights into the complexities of identity. The podcast also explores music culture within the camps and the healing power of music in understanding history.

Exploring the controversial delay on banning menthol cigarettes due to its high usage among Black smokers and its impact on Biden's support. Diving into the history of menthol cigarettes, advertising tactics targeting Black communities, and the heroic actions of Mandrake the Magician against harmful marketing practices.

Reporter Nichole Hill joins the hosts to explore the personals section of a Black newspaper from 1937, discovering love stories and dating advice. They discuss the historical significance of these newspapers and the desires and expectations of Black people seeking love. They also reflect on the beauty of everyday life after slavery and discuss their experiences with a dating app.

B.A. Parker, host of Amazing Sport Stories: The Black 14 discusses how 14 black college football players took a stand against racism at the University of Wyoming in 1969, facing mistreatment and life-changing consequences. This podcast explores their challenges, the special status of football at Wyoming University, and their plan to wear Black Arm Bands in solidarity with the Black Student Alliance's protest.

Naomi Jackson, a person with lived experience of bipolar disorder, shares her journey and discusses the challenges of discerning fears from racism and symptoms of the disorder. The episode explores the impact of mental illness on the narrator's family, their personal struggles, and the fear of encounters with the police as a mentally ill black person.