Lexicon Valley
Lexicon Valley
A podcast about language, with hosts Mike Vuolo, Bob Garfield and John McWhorter.
Episodes
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Jan 27, 2014 • 36min
The Dude Abides
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the early history of the word "dude."
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Dec 23, 2013 • 25min
Learning to Say No
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the many meanings of a child's "no."
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Dec 16, 2013 • 29min
Ask Not Who Wrote "Ask Not"
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss JFK's Inaugural Address with Richard Tofel, author of "Sounding the Trumpet."
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Dec 9, 2013 • 25min
The End of Ambiguity
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo talk to linguist Arika Okrent about the most logical language ever invented.
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Aug 5, 2013 • 35min
The Burden of Being Right
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the irresistible pull of language pedantry.
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Jul 15, 2013 • 28min
Name That Tone
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the relationship between tonal languages and musical acuity.
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Jul 1, 2013 • 19min
Eject at High Altitude
Mike Vuolo talks with an anthropological linguist about the influence geography might have on speech.
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Jun 24, 2013 • 29min
30 Million By Four
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the importance of talking to your child.
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Jun 17, 2013 • 24min
A Brief History of Swearing
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss curse words old and new with author Melissa Mohr. Show notes at slate.com/lexiconvalley.
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Jun 10, 2013 • 26min
Accentuate the Positive
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the seemingly paradoxical phrase "yeah-no."
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