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Episode 56
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss whether "try and" is an acceptable substitute for "try to."
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11 years ago
And Infinitum
Episode 56
On a quirk of grammar that Henry Fowler felt “should not be discountenanced.”
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11 years ago
LinguaFile IX | Carnival
Episode 55
On the contested origin of a gluttonous word, featuring lexicographer Ben Zimmer.
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11 years ago
LinguaFile IX | Carnival
Episode 55
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the origin of the word "carnival" with lexicographer Ben Zimmer.
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11 years ago
Sex Workers
Episode 54
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the authoress, the usherette, and the editrix with Anne Curzan, the lady professor.
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11 years, 1 month ago
Sex Workers
Episode 54
The rise and fall of the feminine ending.
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LinguaFile VIII | Quiz
Episode 53
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss a mystery word or phrase with lexicographer Ben Zimmer.
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11 years, 1 month ago
LinguaFile VIII | Quiz
Episode 53
On the etymology of a puzzling word, featuring lexicographer Ben Zimmer.
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11 years, 1 month ago
The Many Lives of Anna Karenina
Episode 52
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo talk to journalist and author Masha Gessen about translating Tolstoy.
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11 years, 2 months ago
The Many Lives of Anna Karenina
Episode 52
Just how faithful should a translator be to the original?
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11 years, 2 months ago