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 719 Folge(n) erschienen. .

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 18 days 41 minutes

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episode 14: Hermanas


Después de que sus padres se divorciaran y su papá se mudara de México a Arizona, Fernanda empezó a imaginar cómo sería vivir en Estados Unidos. Tenía 13 años e inició un diario –en un inglés imperfecto e idiosincrático para que su familia no pudiera leerlo– donde documentaba los planes de irse. Nunca quiso que esa mudanza fuera permanente, pero así fue, y Fernanda no ha vivido en México desde entonces. Hace unos meses encontró el diario y con él, tensiones no resueltas.


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 December 12, 2017  32m
 
 

The Unknown Brain


The brain can seem as mysterious as a distant galaxy, but scientists are starting to map and manipulate its many regions. In this hour, TED speakers take us on a trip through the human brain. Guests include neuroanatomist Jill Bolte-Taylor, neuroscientists Suzana Herculano-Houzel and Nancy Kanwisher, cognitive neuroscientist Rebecca Saxe, and philosopher David Chalmers. (Original broadcast date: February 20, 2015)


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 December 8, 2017  52m
 
 

17,000 Islands, 700 Languages, And A Superhero


Indonesia is one of the most ethnically diverse countries on Earth. And while that pluralism is embraced in the country's founding documents, its ethnic Chinese minority has been persecuted for generations. NPR's Ari Shapiro tells the story of a young Indonesian of Chinese descent, who is trying to navigate his country's roiling tensions.


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 December 6, 2017  19m
 
 

episode 13: Pánico


A veces uno siente que el mundo se le acaba.


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 December 5, 2017  26m
 
 

Transparency


Sometimes, being truthful can be uncomfortable — even risky. But can radical honesty and openness change things for the better? This hour, TED speakers take transparency all the way to its limit. Guests include business writer David Burkus, entrepreneur Ray Dalio, journalist Trevor Timm, and hospital-patient liaison Leilani Schweitzer.


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 December 1, 2017  52m
 
 

Disrespect To Miss-Respect


It's Alabama, 1963. A black woman stands before a judge, but she refuses to acknowledge him until he addresses her by an honorific given to white women: "Miss." On this week's episode, we revisit the forgotten story of Mary Hamilton, a Freedom Rider who struck a blow against a pervasive form of disrespect.


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 November 29, 2017  27m
 
 

episode 12: A la distancia


Antonio Romo Reyes creció en un barrio complicado de Los Ángeles, California, soñando con convertirse en soldado. Como una forma de escapar de la violencia y el crimen, Antonio se enlistó en los Marines apenas cumplió los requisitos, y sirvió durante la Primera Guerra de Irak. Pero como es el caso con muchos otros veteranos, al volver, la vida de Antonio cambió radicalmente. La guerra te marca... A veces de maneras que no creías posible.


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 November 28, 2017  40m
 
 

Big Data Revolution


Once invisible details of our lives can now be tracked and turned into data. Will this make life easier or more complicated? This hour, TED speakers imagine how Big Data will reshape our world. Guests include tech journalist Kenneth Cukier, scientist Riccardo Sabatini, data analyst Susan Etlinger, and astronomer Andrew Connolly. (Original broadcast date: September 9, 2016)


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 November 24, 2017  52m
 
 

A Code Switch Thanksgiving Feast


It's a Thanksgiving mashup episode! We speak to Lin-Manuel Miranda about Puerto Rico, a parenting expert about tense family gatherings, and a Native professor about the truth behind the holiday. And for desert, the debate of our time: pumpkin or sweet potato pie?


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 November 22, 2017  20m
 
 

episode 11: Los niños perdidos (Parte 2)


Esta segunda parte de la historia sigue la labor de Francisco González y su fundación Armando Armero para descubrir qué pasó con los niños desaparecidos. Han pasado más de 30 años desde la avalancha y cientos de familias quieren reencontrarse. ¿Dónde están? ¿Quiénes se los llevaron? ¿Por qué? ¿Y qué tan exitosa ha sido su búsqueda?


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 November 21, 2017  29m