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Code Switch

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Trump Administration
Cultural Identity
Donald Trump
Civil Rights Movement
Race
Racism
Immigration
Israel
NPR
Gaza
Education
United States
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Hip Hop
Immigration Policy
Martin Luther King Jr.
Black Love
Panama Canal
Resistance
Voting Rights

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... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Guariglia
Historian by training; privacy policy analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Why we’re all being watched
BA Parker
Special guest from Code Switch
Code Switch (NPR)
Episode: We're Miseducated on Lauryn Hill
Sabrina Strings
Author of Fearing the Black Body
Author, Sociologist
Episode: Freedom from fatness: Why GLP-1s go after Black bodies
Josh Levin
Writer and journalist
The Atlantic
Episode: Banana Ball's racial minstrelsy past
Rin Reczek
Sociologist and author
The Ohio State University, Center for Aging Families
Episode: Unpacking estrangement: Who goes No Contact?
Kaokalia Yang
Hmong American writer and educator
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Episode: Trump is demanding English — while defunding ESL
Shireen Yardo
Yazidi refugee from Iraq
Lincoln Literacy community
Episode: Trump is demanding English — while defunding ESL
Maria Cruz de Pesina
English learner and program participant turned director
Lincoln Literacy
Episode: Trump is demanding English — while defunding ESL
Shereen Alhinto
English learner from Iraq
Lincoln Literacy
Episode: Trump is demanding English — while defunding ESL

Hosts

Gene Demby
Host of Code Switch
Parker
Host of Code Switch (NPR) including opening and closing discussions
Rebecca Nagle
Host/Producer speaking on First America segment within episodes

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 18.4k ratings
  • Extremely racist. Always "Us vs them" mentality. Why are all black people painted as poor and pathetic? As a minority myself, I feel bad for the the condescending way that black people are portrayed in this podcast.

    Podcast Addict
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    kongzi
    2 months ago
  • Emeritus professor of history, Northeastern

    Your interview with Clint Smith was interesting However, you omit any discussion of how military recruiters systematically distort and lie about career opportunities available if young people join the military. This dramatically impacts in negative ways Black

    and white

    working class young people. I urge you to do a program with that focus

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    marty blatt
    United States2 months ago
  • So grateful for this important podcast

    A friend shared the first episode in our online group and I’m so grateful she did. Such incredible and illuminating information that was hidden in plain sight and we had no idea about it. I’ve listened to The Humanity Archive and heard about so much that has been erased from American history books, but this isn’t even erased from the most important American document, yet we have been deprived of this little known piece of history

    Thank you 🙏for everything!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shifra L.
    Canada2 months ago
  • A different point of view

    I started listening to this show around the time of the Black Lives Matter movement. I wanted another point of view. I’m just here to listen and think about the conversation. I really like the subjects, hosts and guests. I look forward to new episodes. Totally recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy from Middlesex
    United States3 months ago
  • Never disappoints

    No matter what the topic is the discussion is stellar. This is a great show! The world would be better if everyone listened.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EquityAndJusticeNow
    United States3 months ago

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We're Miseducated on Lauryn Hill
Q: How did Hill's approach influence later artists and broader cultural conversations about race and gender in music?
The panel connects her groundbreaking work on The Score and Miseducation to later generations like Beyonce and others, highlighting a lineage of redefining Black womanhood in popular music and the ongoing tension between commercial success and artistic integrity.
We're Miseducated on Lauryn Hill
Q: What was it like for Lauryn Hill to navigate fame while staying true to her art?
The guests discuss how Hill fought to retain artistic control, faced intense public scrutiny, and used her platform to push for live instrumentation and authenticity, even as industry pressures and personal relationships complicated her career.
Trump is demanding English — while defunding ESL
Q: What does the policy shift mean for adults trying to learn English?
It translates to funding cuts, reduced access to classes, and increased barriers, which leads to longer waitlists and greater difficulty in obtaining language skills and stability.
Jay-Z has F-you money. Is he saying it to the wrong people?
Q: How would you describe the freestyle that went under the radar at Yankee Stadium?
Joel Anderson suggests it wasn't a strong freestyle and argues the message was regressive, elevating sellout culture and framing wealth as both a personal victory and a point of critique for fans.
How anti-DEI hit the military
Q: Why now is this topic particularly salient for Black service members?
Because the current political moment brings visible changes in how race and inclusion are treated in the military, which affects both the lived experiences of service members and their sense of belonging and loyalty.

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A thought-provoking, journalist-led series that centers race, identity, and civil rights through on-the-ground reporting, historical context, and expert perspectives. Recent episodes frequently tackle policy implications, immigration, housing justice, language and culture, and the politics of representation, often weaving in personal stories with rigorous analysis. The show is notable for its diverse slate of guests, from scholars and journalists to community organizers and policy makers, and for engaging, accessible discussions that connect current events to deeper historical patterns. Potential listeners should expect nuanced conversations that challenge assumptions and illuminate how race intersects politics, culture, and daily life.

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1. Matthew Guariglia
2. BA Parker
3. Sabrina Strings
4. Josh Levin
5. Rin Reczek
6. Kaokalia Yang
7. Shireen Yardo
8. Maria Cruz de Pesina

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