Word Watch: A Code Switch Game Show

Code Switch

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Society & Culture

4.6 • 14.5K Ratings

🗓️ 25 July 2018

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

English is full of words and phrases with hidden racial backstories. Can you guess their histories? On part one of this two-part episode, we're unpacking the meaning behind "guru" and "boy."

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0:00.0	What's good, Coach Witchless Center?
0:01.3	So we got a quick announcement for you.
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0:18.6	and WBHM's Gigi Duband.
0:20.1	It's gonna be a lot of fun.
0:21.0	You can get your tickets now for the live taping
0:22.9	of our podcast at nprpresents.org.
0:26.8	Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Coach Witch.
0:34.3	I'm Shereen Marisol Miraji and I'm your host for this evening.
0:37.3	And here on my left is my lovely assistant,
0:40.3	Mr. Jean Demby.
0:41.9	I make a secret address.
0:43.0	Looks so good.
0:43.8	Very good.
0:44.6	Very nice on your hips.
0:45.6	It's word watch night here on Coach Witch.
0:48.6	That's right.
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