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Abridged for audio. Read by the author, Clive James. With fascinating essays on towering figures from Anna Akhmatova to Stefan Zweig, via Charles de Gaulle, Hitler, Thomas Mann and Wittgenstein, Cultural Amnesia is one of the crowning achievements in Clive James's illustrious career as a critic...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down to talk about the evolution of mating language, and how its words have changed over time. I believe that one of the best ways to understand language and its evolution is through dating culture, so I’m looking at words related to how humans date and mate — specifically the experiences that go on within the context of the dating scene. I will break down terms such as “body count,” “ran through” and why I’m arguing they’re a sign of how much society has degraded over time.

A ma reads stories for the grandchildren

Join Bryson, Victoria, and their mommy while we read and discuss children’s books. We have vocabulary, reading comprehension, and tell kids when to turn to the next page for reading along. Music by Michael Wilson

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Writer and editor Tim Lemire explores concepts in the English language using song lyrics by The Beatles

Helping you become a better writer. Join Shawn Coyne, author of Story Grid and a top editor for 30+ years, and Tim Grahl, struggling writer, as they discuss the ins and outs of what makes a story great. More at www.StoryGrid.com.