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It feels like we can't avoid a conversation on race during this moment in America. So, after the conversation, what do we do? GPB's Leah Fleming talks with Gene Demby, host of NPR podcast Code Switch, coming to GPB Sunday mornings.

Starting August 14, NPR's Code Switch and Life Kit will start airing on WUWM on Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m.

Sundays, Aug. 15–29, at 11 a.m. on 90.5 FM & STREAMING | NPR’s important Code Switch makes the jump from podcast to a weekly show, and in the second part of the hour, Life Kit offers tips, resources and guidance on a wide range of topics.

WVXU unveils first major schedule revamp since buying the station in 2005 from Xavier University.

Learn about the new WKNO-FM weekend schedule.

When Helen Hoang was writing her first book, The Kiss Quotient, she had recently been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. So, as she was trying to make sense of the diagnosis for herself, she pulled from her own life experiences and folded them into the romance novel, which chronicles the love life of Stella, a young woman on the autism spectrum. And Stella isnt the only character in The Kiss Quotient that drew from Hoangs personal experiences. The other main character, Michael, is Asian...

NPR rolled out a substantial update to its ethics policy earlier this month, expressly stating that journalists may participate in activities that advocate for "the freedom and dignity of human beings" on both social media and in real life. The new policy eliminates the blanket prohibition from participating in "marches, rallies and public events," as well as vague language that directed NPR journalists to avoid personally advocating for "controversial" or "polarizing" issues. NPRs current ethi...

Where Youre From: Durban, South Africa Why did you choose to come to NPR? What was the pulling force? Ive always listened to NPR and my local NPR station is WNYC, and I was always aware of what NPR was and I really loved shows like Code Switch and Throughline. I listened to Car Talk when I didnt even have a car. I used to listen to it on Saturdays while doing my chores. I felt a connection from NPR, so when I got word from an NPR recruiter, I was like, "GASP! Are you kidding?" I just never t...

Hi Everyone, Christina Cala First off, please welcome Christina Cala to Code Switch as a producer. You know Christina from her work at ATC and recently at TED Radio Hour. During her time at NPR, shes produced from Colombia to Finland to Birmingham. She also reported from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria and directed breaking news coverage. When not working, Christina can be found backpacking, reading or watercoloring. She joins us on June 28. Sam Yellowhorse Kesler And then Im delighted to an...

Ramtin Arablouei is co-host and co-producer of NPR's podcast Throughline, a show that explores history through creative, immersive storytelling designed to reintroduce history to new audiences.