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That's What They Say

That's What They Say

Written by: Anne Curzan Rebecca Hector
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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! Foreign Language Audiobooks Social Sciences
Episodes
  • TWTS: Up and down your alley... and your street

    TWTS: Up and down your alley... and your street
    Jun 26 2026
    If it’s up your alley, it might also be up your street. And perhaps it’s down rather than up.
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    5 mins
  • TWTS: One rank, two pronunciations

    TWTS: One rank, two pronunciations
    Jun 22 2026
    You say "lieutenant," I say “leftenant” but let’s not call the whole thing off.
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    5 mins
  • TWTS: The wonky journey of "wonky"

    TWTS: The wonky journey of "wonky"
    Jun 12 2026
    There’s more than one way to be wonky, and not all of them are bad.
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    5 mins
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