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The Evolution of 'Woke'
Listen now | In this special crossover episode, John discusses the problem with "problematic" and tracks the shifting meaning of "cancel culture."
John McWhorter
May 10
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Let Sleeping Dogs Lay
Listen now | For his 150th episode, John argues that the distinction between "lie" and "lay" is an archaism we should abandon.
John McWhorter
Apr 12
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Why Do Brits Put R's Where They Don't Belong?
Also, how did the verb "to be" evolve into such an irregular mess?
John McWhorter
Apr 23
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BONUS: English Is Hard Enough Without Antiquated Distinctions
Listen now | Why John isn't backing down on lay-lie equivalency.
John McWhorter
Apr 19
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Reviving Dead Languages
Listen now | Bringing a language back to life is damned hard. So why resuscitate?
John McWhorter
Apr 28
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BONUS: Bunch, Elder and Goose
Listen now | A brief discussion of some lesser known berries.
John McWhorter
May 3
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Lexicon Valley trailer with Host John McWhorter
Listen now | Click play to hear the trailer for the new Lexicon Valley, coming soon from Booksmart Studios!
Booksmart Studios
Jul 13, 2021
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Hey, Youse Guys!
A primer on the pronoun from Philly.
John McWhorter
Aug 5, 2021
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The Ukrainian Language
Listen now | While influenced by Russian, Ukrainian has a character all its own.
John McWhorter
Mar 15
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English Has a Bee in Its Bonnet
Lexicon Valley is back!
John McWhorter
Jul 28, 2021
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Where Is the Name Ketanji From?
Listen now | Look to the languages of West Africa, which span the continent's long Atlantic coast.
John McWhorter
Mar 29
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On the Singular 'They' and Slippery Slopes
Listen now | Language change is disruptive, disorienting and exciting — don't fear the singular "they."
John McWhorter
Oct 5, 2021
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