Lexicon ValleyWho's Afraid of Ayesha Rascoe?804161×0:00Current 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, 202380416ShareAyesha 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 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