Researching Slang (with Ben Zimmer)
Released Wednesday, 1st December 2021
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Researching Slang (with Ben Zimmer)
Researching Slang (with Ben Zimmer)
Wednesday, 1st December 2021
2 people rated this episode
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This week we're joined by Wall Street Journal language columnist and Spectacular Vernacular podcast host Ben Zimmer! Learn all about Ben's research on the history of words like 'hella' and 'Ms.', plus how slang is studied and tracked through time.
Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.
Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.
Transcript available here.
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