Code Switch

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.

Taylor Swift, an American icon and successful musician, is discussed in this episode. The podcast explores Swift's representation of white girlhood and her connection with teenage girls. It also examines the perception of Taylor Swift and its implications for girls and women, as well as her evolution as a musician and her responsibility to make a positive impact. Lastly, the podcast explores the privileges and potential influence of Taylor Swift's career.

Follow a former churchgoer's journey to find a new spiritual home, including experiences at a sex party, exploring spirituality in a queer life, and the connection between pain, power, and spirituality. Discover their search for a new spiritual home and their hesitation about using mushrooms as a path to spirituality.

The podcast explores the impact of privatizing public housing in NYC, highlighting concerns and consequences. It focuses on the experiences of a family living in overcrowded conditions and eventually ending up in a shelter. The lack of resident authority in decision-making and the difficult choices faced by residents are discussed. The episode also reveals the outcome of the public housing ownership transfer and emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive housing program. The hosts wrap up by sharing ways to follow the show and support them.

The podcast sheds light on the women who organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott, including Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, and Claudette Colvin. It explores the experiences of African Americans during transportation apartheid, the significance of number 10 in the boycott, and the power of music in the civil rights movement.