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It's Been A Minute Presents: Code Switch
The United States government has changed its definition of who counts as black throughout the years and the census is proof of that. During the very …
6 years, 5 months ago
Coronavirus: The Great Equalizer — Or Maybe Not
Depending on where you live, your race, and your income, the coronavirus pandemic can look dramatically different. Sam's NPR colleagues, Leila Fadel,…
6 years, 5 months ago
Interview: Sopan Deb on 'Missed Translations' and Found Connections
Sopan Deb lived under the same roof with both of his parents for most of his childhood, but never knew their ages or where they grew up or if they ha…
6 years, 5 months ago
Weekly Wrap: Sports On Hold, And Your Productivity Too
The coronavirus has completely reshaped the world of sports. Sam talks to ESPN senior writer and ESPN Daily host Mina Kimes and The Undefeated column…
6 years, 5 months ago
Encore: Drag Culture's Moment - From 'RuPaul's Drag Race' to Shangela
Where is drag culture right now? It's certainly continuing to have a moment: from RuPaul's Drag Race, to DragCon, to drag queens appearing on the big…
6 years, 5 months ago
Weekly Wrap: Yes, The Census Is Still Happening
The census comes but once a decade, and this time it's in the midst of a pandemic. Code Switch co-hosts Gene Demby and Shereen Marisol Meraji talk it…
6 years, 5 months ago
Interview: Jonathan Van Ness on Quarantine Life and His New Children's Book
Jonathan Van Ness wears many hats: He's one of the Fab Five on the popular Netflix show Queer Eye, a podcast host, an aspiring figure skater and gymn…
6 years, 5 months ago
Weekly Wrap: A Jobs Crisis, And It's No One's Fault
The coronavirus is taking a toll on jobs and the economy. Sam talks to NPR's Cardiff Garcia and Stacey Vanek Smith, co-hosts of The Indicator from Pl…
6 years, 5 months ago
Homeschooling In The Age Of The Coronavirus
Right now a lot of parents have taken on a new responsibility: homeschool teacher. Many feel like they have no idea what they're doing. Sam talks wit…
6 years, 5 months ago
Weekly Wrap: The Coronavirus 'New Normal'
The last few weeks have meant adjusting to new ways of life. Sam talks to two NPR colleagues about how life in lockdown is affecting them personally.…
6 years, 6 months ago