No Code Switching

Episode 20 starts with a birthday recap as Shalina shares highlights from her trip, which leads into a conversation about flying — sparked by listener poll results on what people like to do on flights. From there, we get into airline experiences, first-class dreams, and the realities of travel.
In This Can’t Be Real Life, we react to rising gas prices and the outrageous cost of getting around during major events — including World Cup-related travel, where prices are doing the absolute most.
In The Pulse, we break down the chaos surrounding the White House Correspondence Dinner — from messy moments caught on video to the conspiracy theories already making their rounds.
In You Like It / We Love It, we get into Kandi vs. Kehlani and the conversation around Folded, with opinions that needed to be shared.
In We Said What We Said, we talk about work-life balance — or the lack of it — and how other countries prioritize time off, shorter work weeks, and actually living life outside of work.
Citizen’s Arrest goes to celebrity hairstylist Tom Smith for trying to rename the afro. Absolutely not.
And for The Choice Is Yours, we ask: What’s the first thing you do in the morning — check your phone, hit snooze, make coffee/tea, or exercise?

Episode 21 kicks off with listener poll results
In This Can’t Be Real Life, we react to Chanel’s latest questionable fashion creation, discuss plans for commemorative passports tied to America’s 250th anniversary that conversation somehow turns into us unpacking Shalina potentially missing out on her own international love story.
In The Pulse, we talk about a study suggesting that people over 40 reach peak cognitive performance working around 25 hours a week — and how anything beyond that may offer little additional benefit. Naturally, we had thoughts.
In You Like It / We Love It, we settle the debate: Michael Jackson is the greatest entertainer of all time, and despite what some of y’all think, Chris Brown is not close.
For We Said What We Said, we discuss dating shows like Pop the Balloon and the increasingly chaotic ways people are trying to find love publicly.
Citizen’s Arrest goes to Todd Blanche and the ongoing ballroom-related mess surrounding funding requests to the proposed White House ballroom project.
And for The Choice Is Yours, we ask: Would you get on the Joby aircraft for a 7-minute flight from downtown Manhattan to JFK… or absolutely not?

Episode 22 kicks off with reactions to last week’s The Choice Is Yours poll and whether y’all would trust yourselves on that seven-minute flight to JFK.
In This Can’t Be Real Life, we unpack a string of headlines that sound completely made up but unfortunately are not — including a college student exposing his ChatGPT usage during graduation, a 28-year-old woman allegedly posing as a Bronx high school student, a former U.S. attorney in Florida receiving minimal consequences after attacking a man having a medical emergency, and growing concerns around hantavirus preparedness.
In The Pulse, we get into Dr. Oz’s comments about Americans being “underbabied” and the broader conversation around declining birth rates, pressure around having children, and why people are making different choices about family and lifestyle.
In You Like It / We Love It, we discuss a supposed doctor who suddenly can’t access transcripts or degree records because the school she attended no longer exists… and yes, we absolutely had questions.
For We Said What We Said, we co-sign the experts saying regular vacations are essential for reducing stress and burnout — and come to the realization that we are severely under-vacationed.
Citizen’s Arrest goes to a Virginia GOP representative for agreeing with racist commentary directed at House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Completely unacceptable.
And for The Choice Is Yours, we’re getting ready for summer: What’s your favorite song of the summer — past or present?

Episode 23 starts with a little summer nostalgia as we talk about the songs that instantly remind us of summertime. We also make a small plea to our listeners: help us get to 1,000 Instagram followers so we can finally go live and record with y’all in real time.
In This Can’t Be Real Life, we unpack a series of headlines that highlight just how upside down things can feel — from a fraudulent billion-dollar truck company scandal to congressional stock-trading debates and the American Bar Association voting to eliminate DEI standards for law schools.
In The Pulse, we do a full deep dive into Season 1 of Paradise — breaking down the major moments, character decisions, hidden themes, and the bigger questions the show raises throughout the season.
In You Like It / We Love It, we react to Unjected, the world’s first dating app for unvaccinated people… and respectfully, we want absolutely no parts of it.
For We Said What We Said, we discuss the workplace reality that sometimes being too good at your job can actually hold you back from promotion because leadership doesn’t want to lose the productivity you bring.
Citizen’s Arrest goes to an Oregon ER doctor sentenced to prison after fatally hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene to report to work at the hospital.
And for The Choice Is Yours, we ask:If you were living in Paradise, which character would you want to be — and why?

Episode 24 kicks off with the results from last week's question as we discuss which Paradise character listeners identified with the most. Unsurprisingly, everyone had opinions.
In This Can't Be Real Life, we talk about OpenAI's President  being Trump's biggest donor and whether Nicole may eventually leave ChatGPT for Claude. We also provide a hantavirus update and learn a disturbing new fact that absolutely nobody asked for.
In The Pulse, we continue our deep dive into Season 2 of Paradise, breaking down the major storylines, character arcs, theories, and themes that stood out to us. We wrap up our thoughts on the season.
In You Like It, We Love It, we discuss the internet's reaction to Kylie Jenner's latest hairstyle and the now-famous "partless slick back" debate. Naturally, we went straight to the comments for entertainment.
In We Said What We Said, we discuss a clip from Drew Townsel that sparked a conversation about authenticity, friendship, and connection. People often say they love someone's authenticity but when it comes time to actually support, befriend, or show up for that person, it's a different story. We unpack what it really means to appreciate authenticity.
Citizen's Arrest goes to Drake. That's it. That's the arrest.
And for The Choice Is Yours, we ask: Which album are you listening to right now? We gave listeners four choices and want to know what's currently on repeat.

Episode 25 starts with a catch-up on how we're doing before diving headfirst into another week of headlines that had us asking, what is actually happening?
In This Can't Be Real Life, we discuss the Justice Department's continued pursuit of E. Jean Carroll, a judge's decision to allow a 16-year-old accused of killing his stepsister to remain free while awaiting trial, and the bizarre story involving a Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidate whose past includes allegations involving an abusive stepfather and a homicide committed when he was a child. We also talk about senior Pentagon leaders reportedly wanting body composition requirements for attendees at a UFC event planned for the White House lawn because apparently that's where we are now.
In The Pulse, we talk travel personalities and vacation styles. Are you a meticulously planned Type A traveler? A go-with-the-flow Type B traveler? Or something else entirely? We even invent a Type C traveler and discuss the kinds of trips we'd actually want to take.
In You Like It, We Love It, we get into Apple's new bill-splitting feature and whether technology is finally making group dinners, shared expenses, and vacation planning a little less painful.
In We Said What We Said, we discuss investing in young people and why opportunities for students—especially those pursuing higher education and being accepted into elite colleges and universities—should be the expectation, not the exception.
Citizen's Arrest goes to Minnesota Republicans for proposing a moment of silence for someone who absolutely did not deserve one. You'll have to listen to find out who earned that arrest.
And for The Choice Is Yours, we ask: Which Brown is—or was—the wildest? James Brown, Bobby Brown, Chris Brown, or Orlando Brown?

Episode 26 kicks off with the results from last week's The Choice Is Yours poll as we settle the debate of Who was the wildest Brown? Naturally, that conversation sends us down a side quest discussing the Michael Jackson documentary that we both happened to watch and our thoughts on what we saw.
In This Can't Be Real Life,  We discuss the government agency responsible for dealing with bedbugs finding itself with a bedbug problem, Trump's reported earnings over the past year, protests in Albania over Jared Kushner's development plans, and how FIFA's approach to selling World Cup tickets may not be going according to plan.
In The Pulse, we talk about what appears to be happening in job interviews with recent graduates and why employers are increasingly frustrated. We discuss interview preparation, professionalism, communication, and whether the criticism is fair or overblown.
In You Like It, We Love It, we react to comments from K. Michelle about her relationship and her views on what is and isn't acceptable within a marriage. As expected, we had opinions.
In We Said What We Said, we discuss an 18-year-old Chicago high school graduate who went viral after making a bold statement while crossing the graduation stage. We talk about what she did and the larger conversation it sparked.
Citizen's Arrest goes to Ivanka Trump and family for their involvement in a massive proposed private-island development project in Albania.
And for The Choice Is Yours, we want to know: Who do you consider the most suspicious person at work? We gave listeners a few options, but you'll have to listen to find out what they are.

Episode 27 marks the Season 1 finale of No Code Switching, and we kick things off by reflecting on the journey so far and showing love to everyone who has supported us along the way. From day-one listeners to new followers, we appreciate every stream, share, comment, and conversation.
In This Can't Be Real Life, we cover another round of headlines that feel stranger than fiction — from Italian scientists using "mummy guts" as sourdough starters to the ongoing ripple effects of DOGE-era decisions. We also discuss the story of a father of ten who was falsely accused, leading us into a broader conversation about mistaken identity and the real-world consequences of getting it wrong.
In The Pulse, we put friendship to the test with a series of morality questions and "what would you do?" scenarios that reveal a lot about loyalty, boundaries, and what we owe the people closest to us.
In You Like It, We Love It, we ask the important questions: why are people voluntarily climbing in New York City sewers? 
For We Said What We Said, we keep it simple and direct: church is not a replacement for therapy. Faith and mental health support can coexist, but one should not be expected to do the job of the other.
Citizen's Arrest goes to two groups this week: the tourist who decided to swim in one of Rome's famous fountain and FIFA officials, who continue to prove they deserve scrutiny.
And while the episode ends a little abruptly thanks to a dying battery, we close with gratitude for our listeners and excitement for what's next.
Thank you for rocking with us through Season 1!
We'll see you for Season 2 of No Code Switching — Fall 2026.