Invisibilia

In the summer of 2020, sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join the racial justice movement of his generation in the wake of George Floyd's killing. Antonio arrived in Seattle during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, known as CHOP. Less than a week later, he was shot and killed there. The case remains unsolved.In this eight-part series, hosts Sydney Brownstone of The Seattle Times and Will James of KUOW team up with NPR's Embedded to investigate Antonio's death. They track down key eyewitnesses and surface crucial evidence that's never been made public.Find "We Keep Us Safe" in the Embedded podcast feed.Listen to Embedded wherever you get your podcasts, including the NPR App, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Spotify, and via RSS.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Explore the empowering journey of women in Brazil as they navigate reproductive health amid legal challenges. Discover their resilience in advocating for self-managed abortions using the medication Cytotec, which has drastically transformed maternal health outcomes. Hear personal stories from women overcoming systemic inequities and forming supportive networks, shedding light on the grassroots movement for autonomy in reproductive choices. This insightful discussion ties the global fight for abortion access to local experiences and the future of women's rights.

Zach Mack, a reporter for NPR's Embedded, shares a deeply personal journey as he navigates his father's obsession with conspiracy theories. Their contrasting beliefs have created a dramatic rift, leading them to challenge each other in a bid for understanding. The discussion unpacks the emotional stakes tied to family dynamics and misinformation. As Zach grapples with his father's radical views, themes of acceptance, belief, and the fragility of familial bonds emerge, painting a poignant picture of a family divided by alternate realities.

We go back almost 100 years, to the beginning of women's inclusion in elite sports. It turns out that men had an odd variety of concerns about women athletes. Some doubted these athletes were even women at all. And their skepticism resulted in the first policies requiring sex testing. Tested is a six-part series, you can binge all the episodes now in the Embedded podcast and the CBC feed. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

The podcast dives into the ethical quagmire of gender testing in sports. It highlights the extraordinary journey of Christine Mboma, a Namibian sprinter, navigating the intense pressures of new regulations regarding testosterone levels. Listeners learn about her incredible achievements, including becoming the first Namibian woman to win an Olympic medal, and the emotional toll of her choices. The discussion sheds light on broader issues of inclusion and fairness in athletics, leaving us to ponder the complexities of gender identity and the sacrifices athletes face for competition.

From awkward exits and regretful farewells to the keepsakes we struggle to let go, this farewell-themed collection explores how people navigate parting. A daughter reflects on her mother’s repeated goodbyes to Taiwan, while Midwestern traditions, family songs, and a possible coven party offer unexpected ways to mark an ending.

Sometimes the holidays are filled with the people you love. Other times, they're marked by an absence. In this special holiday episode, new Code Switch co-host and former Invisibilia producer B.A. Parker tells a story about family, loss and preserving memories before it's too late. Then Parker joins Kia and Yowei to reflect on the making of this story, and what it means to her now.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

A course on power challenges students to rethink who rises at work and whether being “nice” means sitting out the climb. Then a union organizer shares how workers, from janitors to picket-line veterans, can turn shared frustration into leverage, while weighing the risks of taking a stand.

After months of working from home and retreating from the world, Kia Miakka Natisse is stuck - in her house, and in her head. In an attempt to break out of the funk, she's searching for wisdom at the bottom of the ocean with South Africa's first Black freediving instructor, Zandile Ndhlovu.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

At a San Jose clinic, Cambodian refugees describe ghosts pressing on their chests, while a therapist searches for what lies behind the visions. Their stories lead through memories of the Khmer Rouge, family violence, Buddhist ideas about karma, and a community-centered approach to healing across generations.