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Code Switch

Code Switch

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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.

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  • In the Trump era, has the word 'racist' lost its meaning?

    In the Trump era, has the word 'racist' lost its meaning?
    Dec 10 2025
    Over the past few weeks, President Trump has amplified derogatory and stereotypical comments about people from Afghanistan. He's derided Somalians as a whole, and specifically targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. And he's said he will end immigration from "Third World countries." So in a political climate where rhetoric like this has become normalized, is there still use to calling any particular phrase or policy racist?

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    31 mins
  • Remembering disability activist Alice Wong

    Remembering disability activist Alice Wong
    Dec 6 2025
    Alice Wong was a major force in disability activism. She passed away last month at the age of 51. For Here and Now, reporter Elissa Nadworny speaks with Yomi Young about Wong’s impact as a fellow activist, and what she leaves behind as a friend.


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    17 mins
  • How the Trump administration is reshaping immigration

    How the Trump administration is reshaping immigration
    Dec 3 2025
    Though there’s a massive backlog of immigration cases that need rulings, the Trump administration has been firing immigration judges. Ximena Bustillo, NPR’s immigration and DHS reporter, has spotted a trend – many of the judges let go have previous experience in immigration defense. At the same time, the Trump administration has allocated $3 billion to beef up ICE as an agency and hire “deportation judges.”

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    41 mins
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