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73: Consequences of Language (with Nick Enfield and Morten Christiansen)

Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.

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How to Say Nasty Words in Your Country

flipping the bird in canada is not illegal, legally enshrined. The federal communications commission didn't find the network because for an unusual reason they said he's not american. Let's pray all the swears in australia is fine flipped someone off in can Canada is fine and saying fuck you f***ing-off in us is fine. What do you know about a caucus that makes it legal to say nasty words in your country? Tell us on Twitter @cnnireport or iReport.

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