Code Switch
By 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
Episodes (4)
Code Switch
The trans athlete debate is about a lot more than sports
The Supreme Court is poised to rule on two landmark cases that could determine whether transgender girls and women can compete in school sports consistent with their gender identity. At the heart of the debate lies a deeper, more dangerous project: the systema
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Trump's 'weaponization' fund steals reparations blueprint
The Trump administration's proposed $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund'—intended to compensate those wronged by federal overreach—has become a flashpoint in a deeper reckoning over who the U.S. government considers worthy of redress. While the fund's fate r
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Why being Black and outdoorsy is a whole thing
Being Black and outdoorsy in America isn't just about personal preference—it's a political act rooted in centuries of exclusion, trauma, and resistance. In Oregon, a state founded as a white-only territory with a legacy of anti-Black laws and white supremacist
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Obama's new Presidential Center and his tricky relationship with the South Side
The Obama Presidential Center, set to open on Juneteenth in Chicago’s Jackson Park, has become a flashpoint for tensions over gentrification, equity, and the legacy of Black progress. While the center—featuring a museum, library, playground, and a sledding hil
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