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Code Switch

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Donald Trump
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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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Over the past few weeks, there have been multiple high-profile incidents of Black men committing acts of violence against their loved ones, from a man in Shreveport killing his children, to the former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia killing himself a... more

At most elite colleges and universities, affirmative action is a thing of the past. But admissions offices are still interested in building racially diverse incoming classes — which can mean looking at students' essays to help determine their backgro... more

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The Trump administration has been very candid about their disdain for all things DEI. But it's not just conservatives who have critiques. On this episode, we're talking to Jennifer C. Pan, author of Selling Social Justice: Why the Rich Love Antiracis... more

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The Trump administration's recent military actions have had certain observers asking... are we going full empire? But Daniel Immerwahr, a historian and the author of How to Hide an Empire, argues that the U.S. has engaged in empire building for hundr... more

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Recent Guests

Aya Waller-Bey
Sociologist and former admissions officer
University of Michigan (doctoral work referenced)
Episode: In college admission, trauma is shorthand for Blackness
Jennifer C. Pan
Author of Selling Social Justice, Why the Rich Love Anti-Racism
Author, Scholar
Episode: Hate it or love it, is DEI a distraction?
Daniel Imavar
Historian and author of How to Hide an Empire
Northwestern University
Episode: Is the U.S. 'empire' beginning to show cracks?
Isma'il Kushkush
Writer and journalist based in Khartoum
Freelance journalist in Sudan
Episode: Gaza commanded our attention. Why hasn't Sudan?
Alex de Waal
Expert on Sudanese history
Institute for Global Prosperity / Tufts University
Episode: Gaza commanded our attention. Why hasn't Sudan?
Scott Strauss
Professor of political science
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Gaza commanded our attention. Why hasn't Sudan?
Mai Hassan
Political scientist at MIT, Sudanese descent
MIT Africa, MIT
Episode: Gaza commanded our attention. Why hasn't Sudan?
Liliana Mason
Political scientist at Johns Hopkins University; author of Uncivil Agreement, How Politics Became Our Identity
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: How your vote became your identity
Elizabeth Bronwyn Boyd
Author of Southern Beauty, Race, Ritual and Memory in the Modern South
Author, University of Mississippi? (as discussed)
Episode: From the Confederacy to the White House: How Southern beauty traditions went MAGA

Hosts

Gene Demby
Co-host of the podcast, known for engaging discussions that blend humor with critical insights on race and culture.
BA Parker
Co-host and senior editor, actively contributes to discussions that interweave personal experiences and societal analysis.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 18.1k ratings
  • Too much victimhood

    Update: the podcasts on looks….make sure to look the other way. It isn’t only a look of MAGA, what about the blue hair and nose ring look???

    Update: listened to cult and Trump verbiage episode. I don’t know what the point was. If you don’t agree with a side, they are a cult??? Poor reporting and explaining, because I never found the cult in the speech.

    We need to learn the past, we need to hear points of view, but what we really need is for people to tell the story of where they and as a nati... more

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    kabess77
    United States17 days ago
  • Terrific

    Great hosts, and topics are almost always interesting and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yeknom29
    United States21 days ago
  • Great Podcast to Cover a Diverse Range of Political Topics

    Started listening off and on several years ago on the recommendation of a friend. Recently started listening more regularly. I find generally that the topics are quite interesting and range from hyper relevant and topical to some more historical deep dives. The guests don’t always supplement the topics but in general BA and Gene are quite engaging to listen to.

    And for conservatives that are upset that this is a left leaning podcast. What did you expect? The truth is left leaning and it’s a po... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TayFalco
    United States24 days ago
  • Mind-Opening

    Important podcast with context for today’s news.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Robafar
    United Statesa month ago
  • Generally a good podcast with relevant / interesting topics

    It is a specific type of podcast, seemingly for a specific U.S. audience. Though I think many people will find it interesting. Sometimes, unfortunately, comes off as pretentious, narrow-minded, or incapable of hitting a stride.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hovhannes S.
    United Statesa month ago

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Critics occasionally express concerns regarding bias, suggesting a skewed perspective on certain topics, but this is counterbalanced by numerous favorable reviews praising its depth and relevance.
Many find the discussions accessible and enriching, noting the positive impact it has on their understanding of racial issues in America.
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Hate it or love it, is DEI a distraction?
Q: Okay, so we are at this moment, Jennifer, where the Trump administration is fixated on getting rid of anything that has the whiff of DEI. What do you see as the problems with DEI?
DEI programs often fail to achieve their stated goals, don't reliably reduce bias or increase diversity, and are frequently used as a management tool rather than a genuine effort to improve workers' lives; true effectiveness lies in race-neutral policies that promote inclusive practices and address structural inequality.
In college admission, trauma is shorthand for Blackness
Q: Why is trauma used as a signal of worth in these admissions?
Trauma is used as a proxy for resilience and hardship that supposedly proves an applicant's character and fit for elite institutions, a practice that is criticized for reducing complex identities to a narrative of suffering.
In college admission, trauma is shorthand for Blackness
Q: What does this process tell us about the way race works in this country outside of elite university admissions?
The episode argues that the framing of Black students' pain in essays extends beyond academia and reflects broader societal expectations and stereotypes about Black identity, shaping perceptions of worth and belonging in higher education and beyond.
From the Confederacy to the White House: How Southern beauty traditions went MAGA
Q: Can you give us examples of how subwomen in the MAGA movement perform their gender?
The guest describes extensive cosmetic procedures, emphasis on jawlines and veneers, and a visual presentation designed to signal alignment with a very particular political and cultural ideal, showing how appearance communicates loyalty to the movement.
The Scouts are too woke, according to Pete Hegseth
Q: Firstly, what do you think about Hegseth's critique of Scouting America?
Historically, Hegseth's critique is inaccurate. The Scouts were always a civilian organization with a broad impulse toward inclusion, and the 1910s-30s era already showed early DEI tendencies that evolved into the 20th century, not a retreat to some 'traditional' form.

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2. Jennifer C. Pan
3. Daniel Imavar
4. Isma'il Kushkush
5. Alex de Waal
6. Scott Strauss
7. Mai Hassan
8. Liliana Mason

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