
Anne Curzan, Rebecca Hector
That's What They Say
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Funner, snuck, and LOL are all things that we're hearing people say these days.That's What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan studies linguistics and the history of the English language. Each week she'll discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public All Things Considered host Rebecca Hector.That's What They Say airs Fridays at 4:45 p.m. and Sundays at 9:35 a.m. on Michigan Public and you can podcast it here.Do you have an English or grammar question? Ask us here!
Episodes(21)
5 minTWTS: Sort of out of sortsNov 13, 2026
5 minTWTS: When a wave becomes a tsunamiNov 6, 2026
5 minTWTS: A phrase made from "scratch"Oct 30, 2026
5 minTWTS: A healthy dose of healthy languageOct 23, 2026
5 minTWTS: When "f" and "v" were sort of oneOct 16, 2026
5 minTWTS: Why no one is "gonna Pittsburgh"Oct 9, 2026
5 minTWTS: Dictionaries get glow-ups tooOct 2, 2026
5 minTWTS: The same, just more exactSep 25, 2026
5 minTWTS: Fore! It's a lightning roundSep 20, 2026
5 minTWTS: "Proactive" gets a reaction in advanceSep 11, 2026
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5 minTWTS: Old English, new boundariesAug 28, 2026
4 minTWTS: The cards language dealsAug 27, 2026
5 minTWTS: "Hunky dory" is doing just fineAug 14, 2026
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5 minTWTS: Time to talk about your watchJul 24, 2026
5 minTWTS: Careful how you're using that 👍Jul 17, 2026
5 minTWTS: Understanding the depth of "fathom"Jul 10, 2026
5 minTWTS: Speaking of "bespoke"Jul 3, 2026
4 minTWTS: Up and down your alley... and your streetJun 26, 2026
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