Code Switch Hold Up! Time For An Explanatory Comma
Dec 14, 2016
Comedian Hari Kondabolu discusses the challenges of providing cultural context when talking about race and culture. The hosts explore the concept of the explanatory comma and the importance of using it in podcasts. They also touch on the frustration of references not being explained in mainstream media and the power of spreading knowledge through humor.
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Tupac Episode Feedback
- A 54-year-old white woman emailed Code Switch expressing feeling left out of the Tupac episode.
- She felt like an outsider looking in and uninvited to appreciate Tupac.
Explanatory Comma Dilemma
- Code Switch hosts grapple with explaining cultural context in race discussions.
- They question when to offer explanations and when to let listeners learn through context.
Politically Re-Active's "Hold Up, Wait a Minute"
- Hari Kondabolu, on his podcast Politically Re-Active, explained the term "cuck" after a guest used it.
- He and co-host Kamau Bell prioritize providing context for potentially obscure terms.