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That’s What They Say

That’s What They Say

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That’s What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. Each week University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan will discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public Weekend Edition host Rebecca Kruth.

Recent Episodes

  • TWTS: We've seen a change with "sea change"

    2 weeks ago

  • TWTS: The touchy third rail

    3 weeks ago

  • TWTS: In America, it's always hot dog season

    1 month ago

  • TWTS: Petards are for hoisting, not stabbing

    1 month ago

  • TWTS: Should we stop utilizing "utilize" and just use "use"?

    2 months ago

  • TWTS: Yeah, we need to talk about "yay"

    2 months ago

  • TWTS: Whoa, is that how you spell "whoa"?

    2 months ago

  • TWTS: Your caring about gerunds is noble, but you caring is nice too

    3 months ago

  • TWTS: The case of "pleaded" v. "pled"

    3 months ago

  • TWTS: Goods in the can may not always be "canned"

    3 months ago