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That's What They Say

That's What They Say

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! Language Learning Social Sciences
Episodes
  • TWTS: When a reign becomes rain

    TWTS: When a reign becomes rain
    Mar 23 2026
    When terror rains down, we suddenly have a spelling question.
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    5 mins
  • TWTS: The Declaration of ... Independency?

    TWTS: The Declaration of ... Independency?
    Mar 13 2026
    The Declaration of Independence could readily have been the Declaration of Independency.
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    5 mins
  • TWTS: Bereft or just lacking?

    TWTS: Bereft or just lacking?
    Mar 9 2026
    We can be bereaved, we can be bereft, and sometimes we can be both bereaved and bereft.
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    5 mins
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