Fossil Hunting in English
Knowing where to dig is the key to uncovering our linguistic past. Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 206: "Fossil Hunting...
2 Feb 202143min
Why Do Languages Have Gender?
Why do so many languages divvy up nouns into seemingly arbitrary categories? Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 205: "Why Do...
19 Jan 202154min
Forgetting Your Roots
When the apple falls far from the tree. Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 204: "Forgetting Your Roots." With John McWhorter. ...
5 Jan 202158min
Future English Speaker, Can You Read Me?
At what point will the language we speak now be incomprehensible to our progeny? Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 203: "Future...
22 Dec 20201h 5min
Getting Got
The many subtle nuances of one of our most common verbs. Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 202: "Getting Got." With John McWhorte...
8 Dec 202043min
On the Origin of English
A fringe theory about English for which the evidence is intriguing. Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 201: "On the Origin of Englis...
24 Nov 20201h 1min
White Author, Black English. Problem?
Is it appropriation for a white novelist to render Black speech? X: @lexiconvalleyFacebook: facebook.com/LexiconValleyWebsite: booksmartstudios.com/LexiconValley Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
10 Nov 202056min
Do Cats Have Language?
The way that animals communicate is fascinating, yes, but a far cry from human speech. X: @lexiconvalleyFacebook: facebook.com/LexiconValleyWebsite: booksmartstudios.com/LexiconValley Learn more abou...
27 Okt 20201h 2min
