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Decoded

Season 4 E 9 • 10/26/2016

Decoded uses stand-up comedy to figure out why some white people are triggered by being called racist.

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Why Color Blindness Will Not End Racism

Franchesca shows how "color blindness" is harmful and how BIPOC suffer disproportionately in education, real estate and employment.

Social Justice Rap Battle featuring The Key of Awesome

Franchesca hosts a mock rap battle to show what would happen if people got hype for challenging each other to be better people.

Can You Guess Who's Muslim? featuring Karim Metwaly

Hollywood and the news might make you believe Muslims have a particular look, so Decoded hits the street to address preconceptions about who is and isn't Muslim.

Four Black Lives Matter Myths Debunked

Franchesca offers rebuttals to four frequent arguments against Black Lives Matter activists.

Five Excuses for Slavery That Need to Stop

Franchesca digs into some of the excuses for slavery, including Bill O'Reilly's quip that it wasn't "so bad."

Franchesca enlists Kat Lazo to help break down the difference between "Hispanic" and "Latino" leading up to the 2020 U.S. census.

Five Ethnic Stereotypes That Used to Be the Opposite

Franchesca's crew of comedians reacts to some of the quotes and ideas historical racists came up with about Irish, German and other people.

A Retirement Home for Trump Supporters

Franchesca pitches Simpler Times Retirement Home, the perfect place for aging Americans who are longing for a return to simpler -- or racist -- times.

How Voter ID Laws Explain Structural Racism

Franchesca reveals the racist history of voter ID laws, which have primarily prevented the poor, the elderly and BIPOC from voting.

Four Misconceptions About Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust

With the help of journalist Dana Schwartz, Decoded tackles some of the biggest misconceptions about anti-Semitism, anti-Romanyism and the Holocaust.

10/19/2016

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Is Racist the N-Word for White People?

Decoded uses stand-up comedy to figure out why some white people are triggered by being called racist.

Why Does MTV Decoded Hate White People?

Franchesca cites Dr. Robin DiAngelo's book "White Fragility" as she talks about what's at the core of discussing racism.

Can De-Escalation Training Prevent Police Violence?

Franchesca sits down with Master Sergeant Benari Poulten to talk about how the U.S. Armed Forces trains and employs de-escalation techniques to handle difficult situations during conflict.

Do You Speak for Your Entire Race?

Franchesca presents the idea of the race ambassador, someone from a specific cultural background who is expected to represent and speak for the entire culture in question.

11/16/2016

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