From Apu to Ashton Kutcher, mimicking the Indian accent is still widely seen as fair game. Even lots of ABCD's — American-born confused desis — do it. But is it out of love, or mockery? Code Switch's Tasneem Raja talks to Indians with and without accents on what "Thank you, come again" means to them.
Oct 8
Voting rights are at risk. Here's why.
Next Wednesday, the Supreme Court hears a case that could further weaken the Voting Rights Act, which was passed to ensure fair districting and voting practices across different racial groups. Meanwhile, lawmakers across states are taking other paths to limit who can vote, from r ... Show More
33m 57s
Nov 2020
r/Maliciouscompliance "YOU'RE IN AMERICA, SPEAK AMERICAN!" [speaks Native American]
r/Maliciouscompliance In today's episode, OP gets tired of entitled Karens telling him to speak American when he's in America. So, he visits the local Native American tribe and asks them to teach him how to respond in their native tongue. Turns out that those racists weren't prep ... Show More
19m 54s
Oct 2022
Why can't I change my accent?
Why do some people pick up accents without even trying, while others can live in another country for decades without ever losing the sound of their mother tongue? It’s a question that's been bothering CrowdScience listener Monica who, despite 45 years of living in the US, is stil ... Show More
28m 42s