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Code Switch: A Shot In The Dark

Code Switch: A Shot In The Dark

FromShort Wave


Code Switch: A Shot In The Dark

FromShort Wave

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Mar 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today, we present a special episode from our colleagues at Code Switch, NPR's podcast about race and identity. As the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines unfolds, one big challenge for public health officials has been the skepticism many Black people have toward the vaccine. One notorious medical study — the Tuskegee experiment — has been cited as a reason. But should it be?Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Mar 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.