Topic: Linguistic Shifts

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89: Mass Confusion
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89: Mass Confusion

The Rise of the Term BIPOC

The hosts critique the sudden emergence of the term "BIPOC" (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) in the "podcasting industrial complex." They argue that the term is a confusing linguistic invention that lumps together disparate groups—such as Pacific Islanders and descendants of American slavery—for the purpose of identity politics. They view the term as an out-of-touch "ivory tower" creation that lacks resonance with the people it claims to represent.