Gardyloo! The lovable, hateable, fascinating English language "Moist." Did you get a little grossed out reading that? If so, you're not alone. Moist is one of the most hated words in the American English language.... Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong Play AudioListen 24 mins
My mom is proud of my English. But I want to speak Somali with her My mom, my Hooyo, has a special way of teaching you so much about the world and so little about herself. She tells you the parts of her life that are... Zuheera Ali Play AudioListen 7 mins
Don't call a black woman exotic ... ever Is it OK to call someone of color ethnic? What does half-white mean? Patricia Murphy Play AudioListen 8 mins
The history of sanctuary includes more than just cities Bill Radke talks with Roman Mars and Helen Zaltzman about the history of the term "sanctuary." Mars is the creator of the podcast 99% Invisible and... Ann Kane Play AudioListen 11 mins
Why white liberals need to figure out how to talk about race Why is race so hard to discuss? Ralina Joseph, founding director of the University of Washington’s Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity ,... Jamala Henderson Play AudioListen 5 mins
Oh F#@$! How to talk about profanity with your kids Bill Radke speaks with Benjamin K. Bergen about his new book, "What the F." In the book, Bergen explains why we find profanity so shocking, but also so... Bill Radke Play AudioListen 13 mins
Grammar Alert: The case for the 'singular they' There’s a debate among wordsmiths over something called the "singular they". That’s the gender-neutral pronoun, an alternative to the pronouns "he" and ... Cathy Duchamp Play AudioListen 6 mins
This woman is saving a dying language for her kids Amber Hayward's kids weren't sold when she started speaking Lushootseed at home. It sounded different and some of the words were hard to say. But... Kate OConnell Play AudioListen 10 mins
What Was Really Vulgar This Week? Are Donald Trump's manners an issue or a distraction? Should we house the homeless first? Who should see police body camera footage? Plus, are your... Bill Radke Play AudioListen 53 mins
Vulgarity In Politics: The Shiny Object That Distracts Us Bill Radke speaks with University of Washington historian Margaret O'Mara about mud slinging and crudeness in American politics. After Donald Trump defe... Kate OConnell Play AudioListen 8 mins
