Slate Race and Identity
The Slate Race and Identity feed features new episodes from a variety of shows in the Slate podcast network. From One Year, to What Next, to A Word...With Jason Johnson and more, you’ll get informative and thoughtful reporting and analysis on the many ways race and identity shape the world around us.
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A Word: Bot Battling in the Age of Elon
Has Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover boosted disinformation, or just fear?
22 min
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Political Gabfest: Is Antisemitism Back?
Trump elevates proud antisemites Ye and Fuentes; protestors challenge China’s authoritarian regime, and Congress protects marriage equality.
49 min
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One Year 1942: The Black-Japanese Axis
A shadowy organization, a mysterious leader, and an alleged conspiracy against America during World War II.
35 min
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What Next: Why Outlawing Slavery Won't Outlaw S...
State ballot initiatives took aim at an exemption written right into the 13th Amendment.
22 min
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Amicus: When You Take Away the Kids, You Take A...
The case that seeks to strike down the Indian Child Welfare Act is about colonialism, not civil rights.
60 min
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A Word: Black Soccer GOALS!
Building Black love for soccer at the World Cup.
21 min
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One Year 1942: When Internment Came to Alaska
The U.S. military claimed it was protecting indigenous Alaskans during World War II. The real story is much darker.
37 min
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ICYMI: Who’s Invited to the Cookout?
36 min
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What Next: Will SCOTUS Take Native Children Awa...
Brackeen v. Haaland could impact everything from child adoption to tribal land rights to native sovereignty.
25 min
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A Word: Black Panther’s Pride
While Wakanda Forever honors Chadwick Bosman, writers are inventing Wakanda’s future.
26 min
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Amicus: Affirmative Action on the Chopping Block
Professor Cara McClellan on how the Supreme Court is poised to change access to higher education and David Rothkopf on the Deep State stories you haven’t heard.
67 min
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A Word: Gang Bangers with Badges
The podcast, A Tradition of Violence, probes charges of deputy gangs in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
25 min
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A Word: Jim Crow’s Killers
By Hands Now Known: Resurrecting stories of segregation’s brutality.
22 min
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A Word: We Won’t Black Down
GOP-backed laws aim to discourage Black voters. Can activists fight back?
30 min
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A Word: How Tech Can Help—or Harm—Racial Justice
Talking about the intersection of technology and the social sciences with Ruha Benjamin.
27 min
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A Word: Bleeding Heart on the Bayou
Interview With the Vampire actor Jacob Anderson sinks his teeth into an iconic role.
21 min
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A Word: The Case for Critical Race Theory
Critical race theory isn’t taught in public schools. Should it be?
23 min
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How To!: Be Yourself in an Interracial Relation...
Karyn Langhorne Folan on the struggles and joys of being an interracial couple.
31 min
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One Year - 1986: A Boycott in Mississippi
The civil rights battle that divided a small Southern town, and captivated the nation.
54 min
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Represent | Represent Lovefest
Aisha cries, our final quiz, and lots of Represent love.
80 min
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Represent | Filmmakers Leslie Harris and Nikyat...
Two directors at different stages of their careers explain the importance of telling black girls’ stories.
52 min
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Represent | The Represent Rose: The Royal Wedding
Black excellence was on display for Meghan and Harry’s big day.
39 min
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Represent | Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Ro...
On why this historic love connection matters... maybe.
30 min
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Represent | Dear White People Creator Justin Si...
On the new season and how he addressed Season 1 critiques.
44 min
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Represent | Comedians Hari and Ashok Kondabolu
From their new podcast to their problematic favs.
30 min