Code Switch

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Code Switch
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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

  1. With measles on the rise, what we can learn from past epidemics

    16H AGO

    With measles on the rise, what we can learn from past epidemics

    As the U.S. health system grapples with new outbreaks and the risk of old diseases making a comeback, we're looking to the past to inform how people in marginalized communities can prepare themselves for how the current administration might handle an epidemic. On this episode, a conversation with historian and author Edna Bonhomme, about her latest book A History of the World in Six Plagues. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    30 min
  2. What Mahmoud Khalil's arrest means for ... everyone

    MAR 19

    What Mahmoud Khalil's arrest means for ... everyone

    Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident and Columbia alum, was detained by ICE for his role in leading pro-Palestinian protests at his former university last year. As Khalil's case has captured the nation's attention, free speech advocates see it as a test of the First Amendment. Meanwhile, the Trump administration argues they have the right to deport Khalil without charging him with a crime. On this episode, why Khalil's arrest should worry all of us. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    37 min
  3. This Palestinian-American's debut novel may not be political — but her existence is

    MAR 12

    This Palestinian-American's debut novel may not be political — but her existence is

    To be a Palestinian-American writer right now can lead to a lot of expectation to focus on identity and devastation, but in her debut novel, Too Soon, Betty Shamieh shares the story of three generations of Palestinian women trying to find love, purpose and liberation. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    32 min

  4. MAR 6 • CODE SWITCH+ ONLY

    A few words about the future of federal funding

    This is a special message providing updates to our supporters about the future of federal funding for public media. For nearly fifty years, a bipartisan majority in Congress has supported funding for public media, and these efforts. But, today calls to defund public media are getting louder. Federal funding for all of public media amounts to about $1.60 per person each year, and it's an essential component for the sustainability of many local media organizations' work. Whatever the challenges, whatever the tests, together, we remain committed to ensuring that all communities across America continue to have access to reliable information, news and educational resources for generations to come. For now, please stay informed about the future of federal funding through www.protectmypublicmedia.org.

    1 min
  5. A look at the human toll of the construction of the Panama Canal

    MAR 5

    A look at the human toll of the construction of the Panama Canal

    The Panama Canal's impact on the geopolitical stage far outreaches its roughly 51-mile stretch of land and water. This week, we're trying to understand the canal's murky future - from climate change to President Trump's threat to take it for the U.S. - by looking at its turbulent, cataclysmic birth. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    32 min
  6. Black audiences see themselves centered in a brand new soap opera

    FEB 26

    Black audiences see themselves centered in a brand new soap opera

    B.A. Parker digs into the historical connection between Black Americans and soap operas with the launching of "Beyond the Gates," the first ever soap focused primarily on a Black family. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    36 min
  7. The NFL's concussion problem beyond CTE

    FEB 24

    The NFL's concussion problem beyond CTE

    In 2015, the NFL agreed to an uncapped settlement to pay former players diagnosed with brain disease. The agreement came after players sued the league for covering what it knew about the links between brain disease and football. But who's gotten paid and how much is affected by their race. On the final episode of our series on race and football, we speak with Will Hobson, investigative sports reporter at The Washington Post. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    23 min
  8. What a Black enclave lost in the Los Angeles wildfires

    FEB 19

    What a Black enclave lost in the Los Angeles wildfires

    Altadena was the site of the Eaton fire, one of two major wildfires in Los Angeles County in January. The wind and flames destroyed more than 9,000 structures — and with them, the long-tenured Black community in the town. As efforts to recover and rebuild the town are underway, many residents are left wondering, what of their community will remain? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    31 min
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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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  • Creator
    NPR
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    527
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2015-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only
  • Show Website
    Code Switch
  • Provider
    NPR

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