Nice White Parents

Serial Productions & The New York Times

Society & Culture, Education

4.1 • 25.2K Ratings

Overview

If you want to understand what’s wrong with our public schools, you have to look at what is arguably the most powerful force in shaping them: white parents. A five-part series from the makers of Serial and The New York Times. Hosted by Chana Joffe-Walt. To get full access to this show, and to other Serial Productions and New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts. To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter. Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us at [email protected]

8 Episodes

Where To Find Episodes 3-5 Of Nice White Parents

To get full access to this show, and to other Serial Productions and New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts. To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter. Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us at [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024

The Trojan Horse Affair - Trailer

A mysterious letter detailing a supposed Islamist plot to take over schools shocked Britain in 2014. But who wrote it? From Serial Productions and The New York Times, “The Trojan Horse Affair,” an investigation that became bigger than we ever imagined. All eight parts are available now, wherever you get your podcasts.

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2022

5: ‘We Know It When We See It’

An unexpected last chapter. Some white parents start behaving differently.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2020

4: 'Here’s Another Fun Thing You Can Do'

Is it possible to limit the power of white parents?

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2020

3: ‘This Is Our School, How Dare You?’

We saw what happens when white families come into the school. What happens when they stay out?

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2020

2: 'I Still Believe in It'

White parents in the 1960s fought to be part of a new, racially integrated school. Where’d they go?

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2020

1: The Book of Statuses

A group of parents take one big step together.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2020

Introducing: Nice White Parents

A new limited series about building a better school system, and what gets in the way.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2020

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