Lexicon ValleyThe Right Stuff2371×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -28:14-28:14Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.The Right StuffDivinely granted or legally bestowed, where do "rights" really come from?John McWhorterApr 03, 2023237ShareThe first page of one of only two known copies of The Official Edition of the Constitution, First Printing of the Final Text.Like the French word droit, English’s right has taken on a number of useful metaphorical meanings. John explains.Discussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksLexicon ValleyA podcast about language, with hosts Mike Vuolo, Bob Garfield and John McWhorter.A podcast about language, with hosts Mike Vuolo, Bob Garfield and John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent EpisodesAsk Not ...?Sep 4 • Michael Vuolo and Bob GarfieldThe American Accent Came FirstJul 9 • John McWhorterOversleeping at the SleepoverMay 20 • John McWhorterThe Story of UsApr 22 • John McWhorterFire, Die, RimMar 11 • John McWhorterHither and YonJan 7 • John McWhorterDown the Rabbit HoleNov 27, 2024 • John McWhorterGiving You the BusinessOct 15, 2024 • John McWhorter