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'''''Code Switch''''' is a
The ''Code Switch'' podcast launched in 2016, hosted by [[Gene Demby]] and [[Shereen Marisol Meraji]]. In 2022, BA Parker joined the podcast as a co-host.<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet B.A. Parker — our new co-host! |url=https://www.npr.org/2022/07/26/1113857106/meet-b-a-parker-our-new-co-host |website=npr.com |publisher=NPR |access-date=May 12, 2024 |date=July 27, 2022}}</ref> In 2020, in the wake of the [[George Floyd protests]], it became one of NPR's top ranked podcasts.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How NPR's 'Code Switch' Podcast Became a Hit Telling Stories "The Way They Needed to Be Told"|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/how-nprs-code-switch-podcast-became-a-hit-telling-stories-way-they-needed-be-told-1300714|access-date=August 2, 2020|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=June 27, 2020 |language=en|archive-date=August 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819012055/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/how-nprs-code-switch-podcast-became-a-hit-telling-stories-way-they-needed-be-told-1300714|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2020, it was named Apple's Podcast of the Year.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Bonifacic |first=Igor |date=Dec 1, 2020 |title='Code Switch' from NPR is Apple's podcast of the year |url=https://www.engadget.com/apple-best-podcasts-of-2020-213312088.html |access-date=Jan 31, 2024 |work=Engadget}}</ref> ==History==
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[[Harvard]]'s [[Neiman Foundation for Journalism|Neiman Lab]] described the ''Code Switch'' project as a "forward-thinking effort given the rapidly changing demographics in the U.S.[;] Code Switch has grown into a place where reporters tries to consider issues around race with nuance, whether that's the myth of the [[Color blindness (race)|colorblind]] [[Millennials|millennial]], or going deep on the hit [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] musical [[Hamilton (musical)|''Hamilton'']]."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ellis|first1=Justin|title=Tasneem Raja on how NPR's Code Switch navigates the increasingly crowded race-and-culture beat|url=http://www.niemanlab.org/2015/10/tasneem-raja-on-how-nprs-code-switch-navigates-the-increasingly-crowded-race-and-culture-beat/|accessdate=August 4, 2016|work=Neiman Lab|date=October 5, 2015|archive-date=September 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160904003553/http://www.niemanlab.org/2015/10/tasneem-raja-on-how-nprs-code-switch-navigates-the-increasingly-crowded-race-and-culture-beat/|url-status=live}}</ref> The outlet has also drawn notice for reporting and commentary on topics ranging from sports<ref>{{cite news|last1=Prince|first1=Richard|title=Media Turn on the Olympics' 'Ugly American'|url=http://www.theroot.com/blog/journal-isms/media-turn-on-the-olympics-ugly-american/|accessdate=August 25, 2016|work=The Root|date=August 21, 2016|archive-date=August 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824082053/http://www.theroot.com/blog/journal-isms/media-turn-on-the-olympics-ugly-american/|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[reality television]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=Butler|first1=Bethonie|title='The Bachelor' and what we really mean when we say 'diverse'|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/03/16/the-bachelor-and-what-we-really-mean-when-we-say-diverse/|accessdate=August 25, 2016|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=March 16, 2016|archive-date=September 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916164534/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/03/16/the-bachelor-and-what-we-really-mean-when-we-say-diverse/|url-status=live}}</ref> to the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Prince|first1=Richard|title=CNN Hiring of Ex-Trump Aide Raises Ethical Concerns in Media|url=http://www.theroot.com/blog/journal-isms/cnns-hiring-of-ex-trump-aide-raises-ethical-concerns/|accessdate=August 25, 2016|work=The Root|date=June 26, 2016|archive-date=August 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827120919/http://www.theroot.com/blog/journal-isms/cnns-hiring-of-ex-trump-aide-raises-ethical-concerns/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Code Switch founder and reporter [[Kat Chow]] has also described the project as especially interested in the "second beat" of a story: "If there is breaking news, we want to take a step back and see what this actually means. What is there to report on that hasn't already been said?"<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hallman|first1=Charles|title=Code Switch deepens race conversation on the airwaves|url=http://spokesman-recorder.com/2015/11/12/code-switch-deepens-race-conversation-airwaves/|accessdate=August 25, 2016|work=Minnesota Spokesman Recorder News Online|date=November 12, 2015|archive-date=September 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920020851/http://spokesman-recorder.com/2015/11/12/code-switch-deepens-race-conversation-airwaves/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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==Awards and reception==
In December 2020, ''Apple Podcasts'' announced that ''Code Switch'' had been selected as '
''Code Switch'' won the [[Online News Association]] for best online commentary at a large outlet in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=2014 Awards {{!}} Online News Association|url=http://journalists.org/awards/2014-awards|website=journalists.org|publisher=Online News Association|accessdate=August 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913225504/http://journalists.org/awards/2014-awards/|archive-date=September 13, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>▼
In 2021, Code Switch won an Ambie Award for Best Society and Culture Podcast.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 WINNERS |url=https://www.ambies.com/2021winners |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107195300/https://www.ambies.com/2021winners |archive-date=November 7, 2021 |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=The Ambies — Awards for Excellence in Audio |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2024, Code Switch won the Ambie Award for Best Scriptwriting, Non-fiction.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 26, 2024 |title=2024 Ambie Winners and Nominees |url=https://www.ambies.com/2024-nominees-and-winners#BestScriptwritingNonfiction |access-date=March 27, 2024 |website=The Ambie Awards}}</ref>
In 2015, the [[National Association of Hispanic Journalists]] awarded Shereen Marisol Meraji the "Radio, Feature News – Large Market" award for her ''Code Switch'' segment "Tandas".<ref>{{cite web|title=NAHJ Journalism Awards: Fusion Wins George Ramos "Chale" Investigative Award; CNN & ESPN top winners list|url=http://nahj.org/fusion-wins-george-ramos-chale-investigative-award-cnn-espn-top-winners-list/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150922114028/http://nahj.org/fusion-wins-george-ramos-chale-investigative-award-cnn-espn-top-winners-list/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 22, 2015|website=nahj.org|publisher=National Association of Hispanic Journalists|accessdate=August 25, 2016}}</ref>
▲''Code Switch'' won the [[Online News Association]] for best online commentary at a large outlet in 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=2014 Awards {{!}} Online News Association |url=http://journalists.org/awards/2014-awards
Despite generally positive reaction to the blog, some users complain about practices and policies on moderating comments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lapin|first=Andrew|title=A year in, NPR's ''Code Switch'' still figuring out commenting|date=June 5, 2014|work=Current|url=http://current.org/2014/06/a-year-in-nprs-code-switch-still-figuring-out-commenting-2/|accessdate=September 5, 2016|archive-date=June 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629114444/http://current.org/2014/06/a-year-in-nprs-code-switch-still-figuring-out-commenting-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>▼
▲Despite generally positive reaction to the blog, some users
In 2016 ''Los Angeles Magazine'' recommended the ''Code Switch'' podcast as one of "5 Podcasts You Must Listen to This Summer".<ref name="LAM"/>
▲In December 2020, ''Apple Podcasts'' announced that ''Code Switch'' had been selected as 'show of the year', marking the first time that ''Apple Podcasts'' recognized a single podcast of the year.
==See also==
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