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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... more

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Sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join the racial justice movement that erupted after George Floyd's killing. Less than a week after he arrived in Seattle in the summer of 2020 — landing in the middle of the Capitol Hill ... more

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Mahmoud Khalil is suing the Trump administration, alleging a "public-private conspiracy" to punish him for pro-Palestinian speech. The law he's using dates back to 1871 — it's called the Ku Klux Klan Act. It's the same statute civil rights attorney R... more

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"Be vulnerable." "We love your authenticity." "Bring your full self to work." Sound familiar? In this episode, we talk to Jodi-Ann Burey, author of Authentic: The Myth of Bringing Your Full Self to Work, about why you should absolutely NOT do those t... more

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Patriot Front is a white nationalist group that focuses on high visibility stunts, like banner drops, disrupting events, or swarming Washington, DC for Independence Day. Meanwhile, the State Department has convened 60 nations against what it calls fa... more

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Recent Guests

Yvonne de la Rosa
Mom of Christina Cala, guest on episode
Episode: How the potato became an insult
Rebecca Earle
Author of Feeding the People, the Politics of the Potato
University/Author
Episode: How the potato became an insult
Rafael Orozco
Colombian linguist, professor of linguistics and Spanish at LSU
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Episode: How the potato became an insult
Chi Ossé
City Council member in New York City representing Bed-Stuy
New York City Council
Episode: With 'deed theft' scammers are targeting Black homeowners
David Brand
Housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist
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Episode: With 'deed theft' scammers are targeting Black homeowners
Michael Baker
Homeowner who experienced deed theft
Private individual
Episode: With 'deed theft' scammers are targeting Black homeowners
Isatu Barry
Law professor at Brooklyn Law School and housing attorney
Brooklyn Law School
Episode: With 'deed theft' scammers are targeting Black homeowners
Lex McMenamin
Guardian reporter covering the Prairie Land protest case
The Guardian
Episode: Trump's new legal weapon for prosecuting protestors
Ximena Bustillo
NPR immigration correspondent, covers immigration and DHS
NPR
Episode: Whose rights just changed? Our SCOTUS debrief

Hosts

Gene Demby
Co-host/host with NPR background; central voice in race and culture conversations
Parker BA
Host with focus on race, culture, and social policy discussions

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 18.4k ratings
  • 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

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    marty blatt
    United Statesa month 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.
    Canadaa month 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 States2 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 States2 months ago
  • Wow so racist

    Your reporters have never heard of conservative Latinos? Mind boggling or purposefully deceitful. Instead of projecting their racist views, they should have been upfront on the normalcy—can’t believe I have to say this—if the Hispanic conservatives. It’s as if Northern Mexico, El Salvador, Chile, Argentina, etc don’t exist.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Spypit
    United States2 months ago

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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.
With 'deed theft' scammers are targeting Black homeowners
Q: How big an issue is deed theft outside of New York City?
While the episode focuses on New York City, the guests explain that the lack of enforcement and the tactics used can happen anywhere there are rising home values, suggesting it's a broader, growing concern beyond NYC.
How the potato became an insult
Q: Do you think the papa en la boca phrase has to do with class and race?
Yes, the phrase reflects how Costeño speech is perceived differently in Bogotá and the US, signaling social hierarchy and regional identity, while also revealing biases about who speaks 'properly' and who doesn't.
The story we don't tell about how this country was founded
Q: How did we all miss that Native people were central to the founding?
By focusing on the prose of independence and Enlightenment ideals, we overlooked the coercive and violent practices against Indigenous nations and the explicit references to Indigenous groups in the founding documents, which reveals why Native peoples have been erased from conventional histories.
The 'white genocide' myth is shaping immigration policy
Q: What does the data say about the actual scale of violence against Afrikaners in South Africa?
Police statistics show that farm murders are a small portion of overall violence, and when counted, the killings of Afrikaners do not align with a genocide narrative; even if some Afrikaners feel threatened, experts emphasize the need to distinguish symbolic fears from verified data and not equate them with a national genocide.

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What is Code Switch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show continually surfaces nuanced conversations about race, culture, and power, balancing historical analysis with contemporary relevance. Episodes frequently blend expert voices—from academics and journalists to educators and cultural critics—with personal stories to explore how race shapes politics, media, education, and everyday life. A notable edge is its willingness to tackle controversial topics—ranging from DEI debates to voting rights and Black masculinity—while maintaining a thoughtful, often data-informed lens and a hopeful call for deeper understanding across audiences.

A standout aspect is the presence of diverse guests who bring scholarly insight, on-the-ground reporting, and cultural critique, creating rich, multi-perspe... more

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6. Michael Baker
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