Episode 1086 • • 7:45 - 10:06
1086: Shark Hole
Sinterklaas Tradition, Black Pete Controversy in the Netherlands
The arrival of Sinterklaas in the Netherlands from Spain has reignited the annual debate over the "Black Pete" (Zwarte Piet) character. Despite international criticism regarding the use of blackface, the Dutch High Court recently ruled that the tradition is a cultural practice and not inherently racist. Protests continue in cities like Amsterdam as the country navigates its evolving multicultural identity.