Most of us like to think we live in an equal society that offers the same opportunities to all. But unfortunately, hundreds of scientific studies say otherwise. Racial bias is essentially everywhere, often hiding in plain sight.
For example, did you know that black people are as much as 50 per cent less likely to be called in for a job interview than a simi ... Show More
Oct 15
Why bogs are one of the planet’s most undervalued ecosystems
For those of us who live in towns and cities, bogs may seem to be a rare environmental relic left over from times gone by, or perhaps something we’ve only encountered onscreen in spooky fantasy movies. The fact is that these peat-rich, often otherworldly landscapes are found in a ... Show More
33m 46s
Oct 8
How to make buildings without harming the Earth
Every built environment we spend our time in, our homes, offices, music venues or sports stadiums – is designed and constructed after hours of consideration about form and function. Oftentimes, less consideration is given to the impact this has on the health of the planet. In thi ... Show More
32m 53s
Jan 2025
The science of racism, and how to fight it
Ian Sample speaks to Keon West, a professor of social psychology at the University of London, whose new book, The Science of Racism, explores what science can reveal about racism, the inventive methods scientists have used to study it and the scientifically proven ways of tacklin ... Show More
18m 49s
Jan 2025
The Science of Racism with Dr Keon West
Polls show that over 50% of us don’t believe racism exists. In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Keon West, a social psychologist at the University of London, specialising in identity, prejudice and representation.
Drawing on his new book, The Science of Racism, West cuts ... Show More
42m 28s
Oct 2021
Research Bias: Sort It Out, Science
<p>There’s a sticky issue scientists have to deal with – science is carried out by humans. We humans have flaws (and how) and they can end up in our work. Fortunately, science is waking up to research bias. In the meantime, here’s what to look out for.</p><p> </p> Learn more abou ... Show More
53m 2s
May 2025
How race science shows up at the doctor's office
We've probably said it a hundred times on Code Switch — biological race is not a real thing. So why is race still used to help diagnose certain conditions, like keloids or cystic fibrosis? On this episode, Dr. Andrea Deyrup breaks it down for us, and unpacks the problems she sees ... Show More
35m 17s
Sep 2020
#217 — The New Religion of Anti-Racism
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sam Harris speaks with John McWhorter about race, racism, and "anti-racism" in America. They discuss how conceptions of racism have changed, the ubiquitous threat of being branded a "racist," the contradictions within identity politics, recent e ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 2024
#353 — Race & Reason
<p>Sam Harris speaks with Coleman Hughes about race, racism, and social justice. They discuss the ideal of "color blindness," race and crime, Coleman's experience at TED, LatinX, the confusion of the elites, Ibram X. Kendi, affirmative action, class differences, poverty, single-p ... Show More
56m 17s