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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 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

  1. Black audiences see themselves centered in a brand new soap opera

    4 DAYS AGO

    Black audiences see themselves centered in a brand new soap opera

    B.A. Parker digs into the historical connection between Black Americans and soap operas with the launching of "Beyond the Gates," the first ever soap focused primarily on a Black family. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    36 min
  2. The NFL's concussion problem beyond CTE

    6 DAYS AGO

    The NFL's concussion problem beyond CTE

    In 2015, the NFL agreed to an uncapped settlement to pay former players diagnosed with brain disease. The agreement came after players sued the league for covering what it knew about the links between brain disease and football. But who's gotten paid and how much is affected by their race. On the final episode of our series on race and football, we speak with Will Hobson, investigative sports reporter at The Washington Post. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    23 min
  3. What a Black enclave lost in the Los Angeles wildfires

    FEB 19

    What a Black enclave lost in the Los Angeles wildfires

    Altadena was the site of the Eaton fire, one of two major wildfires in Los Angeles County in January. The wind and flames destroyed more than 9,000 structures — and with them, the long-tenured Black community in the town. As efforts to recover and rebuild the town are underway, many residents are left wondering, what of their community will remain? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    31 min
  4. An NFL star on what the game costs those who play it

    FEB 17

    An NFL star on what the game costs those who play it

    Dominique Foxworth played in the NFL from 2005 to 2011. After he retired, he went on to become the head of the NFL Players' Association, the union that represents players in the league. In this conversation, he describes what it was like sitting across from the league's lawyers, advocating for things like players' health care at a time when the risks of playing football were becoming clearer.NOTE: This episode includes discussions of suicide. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or is in crisis, call or text 9 8 8 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    18 min
  5. Untangling the history of Black rights on Native land

    FEB 12

    Untangling the history of Black rights on Native land

    How the criminal legal system considers who is and isn't Native, and what that means for the Black people who are members of tribal nations. This reporting is part of an audio documentary from Audible called Tribal Justice: The Struggle for Black Rights on Native Land. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    33 min
  6. What football tells us about race, labor and power

    FEB 10

    What football tells us about race, labor and power

    The way football is played and who plays it — from the pee-wees to the pros — tells us so much about race, labor and power in the United States. In a conversation with cultural anthropologist Tracie Canada we explore how starting from young ages, Black players are nudged towards more physically taxing positions that require more strength, athleticism, speed. That affects who gets injured, how they're cared for and how they get paid. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    16 min
  7. Hip-hop is 'fight the power' but also advertises for the power

    FEB 5

    Hip-hop is 'fight the power' but also advertises for the power

    Critics point out the apparent hypocrisy of a pro-Black rapper like Kendrick Lamar headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, since the NFL isn't exactly an institution that's known for its support of Black lives. So on this episode, we're digging into the history of hip hop and how it's been co-opted. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    35 min
  8. B.A. Parker is learning the banjo

    JAN 29

    B.A. Parker is learning the banjo

    Parker has been trying to find her place in the banjo world. So this week, she talks to Black banjo players like Grammy nominee Rhiannon Giddens about creating community and reclaiming an instrument that's historically already theirs. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    31 min
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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 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

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  • Creator
    NPR
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    522
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2015-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only
  • Show Website
    Code Switch
  • Provider
    NPR

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