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.

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"You're A Grand Old Flag"

July 06, 2016 0:29:02 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Why do some people of color embrace the American flag while others refuse to wave it? Gene Demby and Adrian Florido unpack the complicated patriotism and evolving use of the flag with immigrant rights protesters and Native American veterans.

"I'm Not Black, I'm O.J.!"

June 29, 2016 0:19:45 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

For a long time, O.J. Simpson seemed to be running away from his race. "I'm not black, I'm O.J.!" he'd tell his friends. The he was charged with murder, and his defense team needed that jury to see O.J. as black. So, they had to get creative. Gene talks to Ezra Edelman, director of the new ESPN documentary "OJ: Made in America."(A warning, today's episode has some racially charged language.)

I Don't Know If I Like This, But I Want It To Win

June 22, 2016 0:29:45 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Gene and Kat talk about "rep sweats," worrying over how people of color are portrayed on TV and in the movies. Kat remembers growing up watching TV with her sisters and yelling "Asian!" every time they saw someone who looked like them. Gene admits he is #TeamRafael. Also, a conversation with Hudson Yang, star of the ABC sitcom "Fresh Off the Boat," along with his dad Jeff Yang, a well-known cultural critic.

How LGBTQ People of Color Are Dealing With Orlando

June 15, 2016 0:33:59 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

The tragedy in Orlando this week shook many people in communities that already feel vulnerable...LGBTQ Americans, Latinos, Muslims and people living at the intersection of those identities.

Code Switch Extra: Re-Remembering Muhammad Ali

June 10, 2016 0:28:02 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Sure, Ali was the greatest, a humanitarian, an inspiration. He was also a complicated, messy figure. Gene and the team dig in, and wonder what people mean when they say Ali "transcended race."

Made For You And Me

June 08, 2016 0:20:47 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

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May 31, 2016 0:37:28 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

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May 09, 2016 0:02:47 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Here's a preview of our new podcast, exploring how race and culture collide with everything else in our lives.