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NPR's Code Switch podcast delves into race in unexpected ways

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 24:  A composite of numerous flags from across the world is held by immigrant reform supporters as they march on Hollywood Boulevard in support of the legalization of millions of undocumented immigrants living in the United States June 24, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. Fire officials estimated the crowd in attendance was around three thousand people.  (Photo by J. Emilio Flores/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - JUNE 24: A composite of numerous flags from across the world is held by immigrant reform supporters as they march on Hollywood Boulevard in support of the legalization of millions of undocumented immigrants living in the United States June 24, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by J. Emilio Flores/Getty Images)
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NPR's Code Switch podcast delves into race in unexpected ways

NPR's Code Switch team has launched a new podcast, one that explores how race defines us, and shapes our views of others.

The Code Switch team launched in May 2013, and includes

,

, and

. The first podcast episode, which revolves around discussions of whiteness, became available on iTunes Tuesday.

Gene and Adrian joined host A Martinez to talk about how the podcast will tackle race in some unexpected, and at times uncomfortable, ways.

To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above.