Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosWho's Afraid of Ayesha Rascoe?76Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore4161×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -32:03-32:03Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Who's Afraid of Ayesha Rascoe?Is the voice of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday host truly grating or just too Black?John McWhorterSep 29, 202376Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore416ShareAyesha Rascoe is host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday.Does Ayesha Rascoe have a good radio voice? Not according to many NPR listeners, who find her loud, high-pitched and generally grating. John explains.Discussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksShare this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosA podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent EpisodesThe 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 McWhorterWhen Is Code-Switching Inappropriate?Sep 9, 2024 • John McWhorterThe World's Largest FamilyAug 1, 2024 • John McWhorterEnglish Is Practically NakedJul 12, 2024 • John McWhorter
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