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.<br><br>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
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.<br><br>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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Recent Episodes
July 17, 2026
Why the World Cup is race and class all the way down
NPR World Cup and Lionel Messi expert Jasmine Garsd discusses how the World Cup reflects race and class dynamics, exploring African soccer, diaspora players, and race erasure within Argentina's team in this interview.
July 14, 2026
Trump's new legal weapon for prosecuting protestors
Host Shereen Marisol Meraji interviews Guardian reporter Lex McMenamin about how President Trump's new legal strategy targets dissent using evidence like zines and book clubs.
July 10, 2026
Whose rights just changed? Our SCOTUS debrief
B.A. Parker and Jess Kung interview NPR's Ximena Bustillo to dissect recent Supreme Court decisions impacting Black voters, trans athletes, and immigrants.
625 total episodes available with 189 transcripts
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