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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 All Things Considered host Rebecca Hector.

Recent Episodes

  • TWTS: Why "peeves" make great pets

    6 days ago

  • TWTS: An inquiry into "inquire" and "enquire"

    2 weeks ago

  • TWTS: "Disinterested" is "uninterested" but not the other way around

    3 weeks ago

  • TWTS: "Crummy" and "lousy" have a crummy relationship

    4 weeks ago

  • TWTS: "Primer" is pronounced "primer," unless you prefer "primer"

    1 month ago

  • TWTS: Won't someone think of the kiddos?

    1 month ago

  • TWTS: The media is the message, or are they?

    2 months ago

  • TWTS: Goody goody whose shoes?

    2 months ago

  • TWTS: Are do gooders as good as good doers?

    2 months ago

  • TWTS: When clarity is needed, badly

    2 months ago