Episode 104 — Yams Vs. Sweet Potatoes

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Andrew Ti is joined by writer and professional radio person Jane Marie (This American Life, The Hairpin) for a food centric episode as they figure out if it’s racist to mistake yams for sweet potatoes. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask us about any other food related racism questions.

[Cabbage 3]

Andrew handled the Deez Nutz situation well. "Analyse Jane through the lens of Deez Nuts" indeed.

[iangustafson 30]

Whoah, they actually Googled it! I'm humbled by that.

[therealMATTLOXLEY 135]

stoping racism one yam at a time

[seanotron 2307]

I feel Jane was engaging in classism/regionalism by assuming I have a Whole Foods available to me.

[memichelle 41]

Cheese and rice! Nice try, but there is NO WAY that confusing a yam and sweet potato is racist. Ridiculous. I quit. I will never not pay for this free podcast again!