
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 611 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Do you vote Republican or Democrat? And why does that answer reveal so much about the rest of who you are? We talk to political scientist Lilliana Mason about how party affiliation has become a “mega-identity” — a lens through which we see all other ... more
The Trump administration has called more and more groups “terrorists,” from “narco-terrorists” in Ecuador to people who protest ICE to the entire Democratic party. But it’s also nothing new. We talk to Saher Selod, expert on the racialized surveillan... more
What do the women in Bama Rush, beauty pageants and President Trump's orbit have in common? Their look traces back to the beauty traditions of the white, antebellum South. We talk to Elizabeth Bronwyn Boyd, author Southern Beauty: Race, Ritual and Me... more
The MAGA look — you know the one: dramatic eyeliner, long, wavy hair, sheath dresses — is a defining feature of President Trump's Republican Party. And it's about a lot more than appearances. Journalist Inae Oh joins us to talk about what the aesthet... more
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Solid discussion and episode. I love tuning in especially on my commute to work. I will say I just had a little pushback on when it was discussed that those big advocates of the movie or who lead the charge had not/or don’t show up for other films of similar nature. Who exactly was being referred to in that part of discussion, is it the black viewers who in my opinion constantly show up or were you talking about the white audience and the Hollywood machine? And I do agree with the sentiment wher... more
Code Switch is a go-to podcast for me. My most recent fave: The episode on Tribal College. Now, I’m shocked and disappointed by the Sinners review episode. Perhaps that’s just because I lived the movie, but I also didn’t find the commentary to be all that intellectually grounded or mentally stimulating. Sounded like a lot of hateration. Nonetheless, this pod is valued and I highly recommend it overall!
Thank you for your remembrance of Jesse Jackson. Not enough media outlets have talked about him after his passing. He was such a legendary figure. Your whole team deserves praise for your thoughtful piece on him.
So informative, open minded and on point 🫶
More pretentious over-enunciation please!
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Conversations about race and cultural identity shape discussions on societal dynamics in this podcast, which frequently tackles the nuances of racial issues through humor and empathy. Listeners can expect to engage with a wide variety of topics, including historical contexts of racial justice movements, contemporary social dynamics, and personal narratives highlighting diverse experiences related to race. The podcast is characterized by its commitment to exploring how race intersects with other aspects of life, such as politics, culture, and the arts, presenting a comprehensive view of society from a perspective that emphasizes personal and communal storytelling.
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Recent guests on Code Switch include:
1. Liliana Mason
2. Elizabeth Bronwyn Boyd
3. Inae Oh
4. Milly Tamarez
5. Hari Kondabolu
6. Graham Lee Brewer
7. Amanda Montell
8. Benjamin René Jordan
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