That's What They Say
A podcast by Anne Curzan, Rebecca Kruth
120 Episodes
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TWTS: In America, it's always hot dog season
Published: 10/14/2024 -
TWTS: Petards are for hoisting, not stabbing
Published: 10/4/2024 -
TWTS: Should we stop utilizing "utilize" and just use "use"?
Published: 9/23/2024 -
TWTS: Yeah, we need to talk about "yay"
Published: 9/16/2024 -
TWTS: Whoa, is that how you spell "whoa"?
Published: 9/9/2024 -
TWTS: Your caring about gerunds is noble, but you caring is nice too
Published: 9/1/2024 -
TWTS: The case of "pleaded" v. "pled"
Published: 8/25/2024 -
TWTS: Goods in the can may not always be "canned"
Published: 8/18/2024 -
TWTS: Keeping track of “track” and “tract"
Published: 8/11/2024 -
TWTS: The “all” in “alls” is just another tough one to call
Published: 8/4/2024 -
TWTS: Are you really a Realtor?
Published: 7/28/2024 -
TWTS: The day sped by when time speeded up
Published: 7/21/2024 -
TWTS: Bare, bald, and boldfaced lies
Published: 7/16/2024 -
TWTS: When "thank you" is your only option
Published: 7/7/2024 -
TWTS: A rule about which we should be asking questions
Published: 1/7/2024 -
TWTS: Tupperware containers are plastic, but are plastic containers Tupperware?
Published: 12/24/2023 -
TWTS: How many things can you batten?
Published: 12/17/2023 -
TWTS: Chances and 'stances are both happening
Published: 12/10/2023 -
TWTS: Thin as a something
Published: 12/3/2023 -
TWTS: When you witness a murder ... of crows
Published: 11/25/2023
That's What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. Each week University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan will discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public Weekend Edition host Rebecca Kruth.