Code Switch

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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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 34m. Bisher sind 714 Folge(n) erschienen. Dieser Podcast erscheint alle 4 Tage.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 17 days 22 hours 9 minutes

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Alias el Cóndor


Estadio de Maracaná, Rio de Janeiro. 3 septiembre de 1989. La selección chilena de fútbol se jugaba el pase al Mundial de Italia 90 contra el equipo brasileño. Necesitaban el triunfo, y Roberto Rojas, alias el Cóndor — capitán de la selección, arquero e ídolo nacional—, estaba dispuesto a hacer lo que fuera para conseguirlo.


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 June 5, 2018  46m
 
 

Becoming Wise


We usually get wiser with age, but that doesn't mean we have to grow up to wise up. This hour, TED speakers explore what it means to find wisdom at every stage of life. Guests include journalist Joshua Prager, student Adora Svitak, writers Boyd Varty and Tony Porter, and psychiatrist Robert Waldinger. (Original broadcast date: June 10, 2016)


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 June 1, 2018  53m
 
 

A Thousand Ways To Kneel And Kiss The Ground


Last week, the NFL announced a new policy to penalize players who kneel during the national anthem. The announcement drew fresh attention to the century-old tightrope that outspoken black athletes — from Floyd Patterson to Rose Robinson to Colin Kaepernick – have had to walk in order to compete and live by their principles.


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 May 30, 2018  24m
 
 

La sentencia


Juliana Deguis never left the country of her birth. But one day, the Supreme Court declared her an immigrant.


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 May 29, 2018  26m
 
 

Attention Please


In an age of constant information and infinite distractions, how can we pay more attention to our ... attention? This hour, TED speakers explore the battle for our awareness during the digital age. Guests include sociologist Zeynep Tufekci, podcast host Manoush Zomorodi, neuroscientist Amishi Jha, designer Tristan Harris, and computer scientist Jaron Lanier.


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 May 25, 2018  52m
 
 

Of Bloodlines and Conquistadors


Hispanos have lived side by side the Pueblo people for centuries—mixing cultures, identities and even bloodlines. But recently, tensions have risen among the two populations over Santa Fe's annual conquistador pageant, known as La Entrada, which celebrates the arrival of the Spanish.


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 May 23, 2018  33m
 
 

Narco Tours


Pablo Escobar murió hace 25 años en Medellín, Colombia. Hoy, a pesar del sufrimiento que provocó, en la ciudad se ofrecen al menos 15 recorridos turísticos diseñados alrededor de su figura. Hicimos uno para saber cuál es la historia sobre Escobar que se cuenta en ellos, y averiguar qué pueden enseñarnos sobre la relación de la ciudad con su pasado doloroso.


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 May 22, 2018  36m
 
 

Inspire To Action


What motivates us to take up a cause, follow a leader, or create change? This hour, TED speakers explore stories of inspirational leadership, and what makes some movements more successful than others. Guests include high school history teacher Diane Wolk-Rogers, writer and behavioral researcher Simon Sinek, 2016 Icelandic presidential candidate Halla Tómasdóttir, professor of leadership Jochen Menges, and writer and activist Naomi Klein.


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 May 18, 2018  52m
 
 

What's Black And Gray And Inked All Over?


Black-and-gray tattoos have become increasingly popular over the last four decades. But many people don't realize that the style has its roots in Chicano art, Catholic imagery and "prison ingenuity." (Yes, they were called Prison-Style tattoos for a reason.) Freddy Negrete, a pioneer in the industry, started tattooing fellow inmates in the early 1970s...


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 May 16, 2018  23m
 
 

La colonia perdida


A mediados de los años 50, un experimento fallido en Brasil terminó por llenar a América Latina de Dzabejas asesinasdz. Cuatro décadas después estas colonias de abejas llegaron a Puerto Rico, y nadie se esperaba lo que pasó con ellas en la isla.


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 May 15, 2018  41m