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And Infinitum

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

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And Infinitum

Episode 56

On a quirk of grammar that Henry Fowler felt “should not be discountenanced.”

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11 years ago

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LinguaFile IX | Carnival

Episode 55

On the contested origin of a gluttonous word, featuring lexicographer Ben Zimmer.

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11 years ago

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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

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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

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Sex Workers

Episode 54

The rise and fall of the feminine ending.

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11 years, 1 month ago

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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

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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

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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

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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

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