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Code Switch: Perspectives

If you see something (woke), say something

Code Switch's Gene Demby looks into the Department of Education's new end-DEI portal that asks Americans to narc on their local public schools.

Is Hollywood soft censoring Palestinian art?

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Is Hollywood soft censoring Palestinian art?

Last weekend, the Academy Award for Best Documentary went to a film that still lacks a U.S. distribution deal. 'No Other Land' is a powerful look at Palestine's southern West Bank, and has received widespread acclaim. So what's holding it back from being seen in theaters across America?

Is Hollywood soft censoring Palestinian art?

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The WWE vs. the American education system

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The WWE vs. the American education system

President Trump is calling for the end of the U.S. Department of Education, but so have other Republicans since the day it was formed in 1979. So why do Republicans hate it enough to lambast it, but love it enough to keep it around?

The WWE vs. the American education system

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In this illustration, a large scroll of paper has unfurled on the ground, and a man stands at one end of it, at the rear of the illustration. At the other end of the paper, in the foreground, stand three people — a man and two women — facing the man at the other end.

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How a son spent a year trying to save his father from conspiracy theories

Zach Mack spent a year attempting to rescue his father from the depths of the conspiracy rabbit hole. Their family was forced to reckon with clashing realities, ideological divides and misinformation.

Embedded: Alternate Realities

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Lonely? There's an app for that... but should there be?

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Lonely? There's an app for that... but should there be?

We're back with "All the Lonely People," a series diving deep into how loneliness shows up in our lives.

Lonely? There's an app for that... but should there be?

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The acute loneliness of moms

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The acute loneliness of moms

We're launching a series called "All the Lonely People," diving deep into how loneliness shows up in our lives and how our culture shapes it. This week, why are moms so acutely lonely? Brittany hears from her listeners, and from the experts: Jessica Grose, New York Times opinion writer and author of the book Screaming on the Inside: the Unsustainability of American Motherhood, and parental burnout researcher at the Ohio State University, Kate Gawlik. They discuss what mom loneliness has to do with airplanes, lobotomies, and Tik Tok - and what we can do to help alleviate mom loneliness.

The acute loneliness of moms

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Why is Trump "Flooding the Zone?"

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Why is Trump "Flooding the Zone?"

Have you been dodging the news lately? Feeling a familiar sense of info fatigue creeping in? You're not alone. This week, Brittany is joined by NPR's White House reporter Danielle Kurtzleben and The Atlantic's Jonathan Lemire to unpack the Trump administration's "Flood the Zone" strategy - and how listeners can stay afloat.

Why is Trump "Flooding the Zone?"

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Books vs. Brain Rot: why it's so hard to read

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Books vs. Brain Rot: why it's so hard to read

Data from Gallup and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that Americans are reading fewer books and spending less time reading than ever.

Books vs. Brain Rot: why it's so hard to read

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Intellectuals vs. The Internet

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Intellectuals vs. The Internet

What good is a Humanities degree? According to two intellectuals, Dr. Ally Louks and Jason Stanley, the Humanities help us better connect to other humans. According to a lot of online haters, they're worthless.

Intellectuals vs. The Internet

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Tech billionaires want to get richer. Trump is already helping them.

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Tech billionaires want to get richer. Trump is already helping them.

President Trump is no stranger to buddying up with the ultra rich, and that was on full display at his inauguration. Tech CEOs billionaires like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos were lined up at the proceeding. But beyond the optics, what policies are these CEOs and the new president working on together?

Tech billionaires want to get richer. Trump is already helping them.

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When Oscar got it wrong

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When Oscar got it wrong

What do Babygirl, Singing in the Rain and Apocalypse Now have in common? They've all been overlooked by Oscar voters.

When Oscar got it wrong

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Why are people smearing beef fat on their face?

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Why are people smearing beef fat on their face?

Is beef tallow a good skincare moisturizer?

Why are people smearing beef fat on their face?

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Is fact-checking "censorship?" Why Meta's changes are a win for conservatives.

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Is fact-checking "censorship?" Why Meta's changes are a win for conservatives.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will end their third-party fact checking program, loosen their hate speech restrictions, and move some of the company to Texas. What's all of that signal about what we will see on social platforms in the coming months and years?

Is fact-checking "censorship?" Why Meta's changes are a win for conservatives.

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Is your favorite pop star spreading propaganda?

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Is your favorite pop star spreading propaganda?

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter-themed NFL halftime show performance showcased Black Americana, and drew in millions of viewers, but it left some viewers asking: Is she America's greatest propagandist? And which version of America is she promoting?

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Bad news for protein bros: you might be getting scammed

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Bad news for protein bros: you might be getting scammed

How much protein do you really need to consume?

Bad news for protein bros: you might be getting scammed

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Is The Squad dead? Cori Bush on the future of progressive politics

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Is The Squad dead? Cori Bush on the future of progressive politics

Five years ago progressive Democrats seemed to be on the rise. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had just ousted a moderate Democrat, and Senator Bernie Sanders looked like he could win the party's nomination. Now, two members of the progressive group known as "The Squad" have lost their re-election bids.

Is The Squad dead? Cori Bush on the future of progressive politics

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2025 Predictions: social media is OUT & food politics are IN

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2025 Predictions: social media is OUT & food politics are IN

Brittany has some predictions for the big trends to watch for in 2025. First, social media is OUT. Not that people will stop using social platforms, but rather, Brittany thinks what they mean to us will continue shifting. Second, politicizing food is IN. Brittany thinks food will increasingly become a marker of political identity. You are what you eat? No, what you eat is a sign of what you believe.

2025 Predictions: social media is OUT & food politics are IN

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Ranking the best and worst of 2024: Moo Deng, Drake & Crashing Out

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Ranking the best and worst of 2024: Moo Deng, Drake & Crashing Out

To close out 2024, Brittany and friends are running through the best and worst pop culture moments of the past 365 days. Along with NPR's Weekend Edition host Ayesha Rascoe and Code Switch co-host B.A. Parker, the three declare winners and losers in the following categories:

Ranking the best and worst of 2024: Moo Deng, Drake & Crashing Out

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2024's ACTUAL Sexiest Men Alive? We have thoughts.

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2024's ACTUAL Sexiest Men Alive? We have thoughts.

PEOPLE Magazine has done it again. Last month they revealed this year's "Sexiest Man Alive"...John Krasinski. And, Brittany and the hosts of the Who Weekly podcast, Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber, are not satisfied.

2024's ACTUAL Sexiest Men Alive? We have thoughts.

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