Decoded
Franchesca Ramsey takes on fascinating topics in politics, history and more as she breaks down must-know facts with a fresh and funny spin.
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S4 • E1
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."08/17/2016 - 05:00
S4 • E2
Are Hispanics White?
Franchesca enlists Kat Lazo to help break down the difference between "Hispanic" and "Latino" leading up to the 2020 U.S. census.08/24/2016 - 05:00
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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.08/31/2016 - 05:00
S4 • E4
Are "Cracker," "White Trash" and "Redneck" Racist?
Franchesca examines three pejorative names for white people and shows how these terms have been racialized but are not racist.09/07/2016 - 05:00
S4 • E5
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.09/21/2016 - 05:00
S4 • E6
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.10/05/2016 - 05:00
S4 • E7
Just Try Saying My Name Right
Decoded talks to people who have firsthand experience with strangers butchering their names, which actually aren't that complicated.10/12/2016 - 06:17
S4 • E8
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 - 05:00
S4 • E9
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.10/26/2016 - 05:00
S4 • E10
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.11/03/2016
