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Skype of Cthulhu presents a Call of Cthulhu scenario. The Rat King from Children of Fear by Lynne Hardy and Friends. September 20, 1923 Peking, China In an alternate universe, the investigators went to the town of Khotan and volunteered to help find a missing missionary. Dramatis Persone: Jim as The Keeper of Arcane Lore; Randall as Timur Stepanovich Repin, White Army Refuge Meredith as Chang Mei, Linguist Steve as Charles Lockhart, Diplomat Sean as Michael Li, Missionary Gary as Dr. Eudora Lockhart, Archaeologist Edwin as Sofian Bazaz-Wain, Photojournalist Download Subcription Options Podcast statistics

In Episode 208 of the Transition Drill Podcast, Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, Jacquelyn “Jacque” Read's path took her from rural Colorado to serving over two decades in the Navy, mastering roles from Chinese linguist to elite Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician and operating with Navy Special Warfare - Development Group. She shares how a childhood built on discipline and resilience prepared her for grueling training, shipboard missions, humanitarian aid in Haiti, and breaking barriers in a male-dominated field. After retiring in 2022, she founded her own company focused on training, resilience, and leadership. This episode delivers powerful lessons for veterans and first responders on perseverance, adaptability, and building a purposeful life after service.Jacque's journey began in the wake of the September 11 attacks, as a newly enlisted cryptologic technician studying Chinese at the Defense Language Institute. Stationed in Hawaii, she balanced her role as a linguist with a deep passion for the ocean, surfing and kiteboarding every chance she got. But the call to push her limits never faded. She set her sights on EOD, enduring one of the military's most challenging pipelines to earn her place in a male-dominated field.From shipboard missions to joint training with foreign forces, from inspecting ordnance to humanitarian response in Haiti, Jacque proved herself through performance and professionalism. Her skills and reputation led to selection for a specialized female operator program with Navy Special Warfare Development Group, where she worked in high-stakes environments requiring absolute trust and precision.After retiring in 2022, Jacque transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding her own company focused on training, resilience, and leadership. She now uses her experience to help others succeed in high-pressure environments and guides veterans and first responders through the challenges of transition.In this episode, Jacque shares her full journey, lessons in perseverance, the realities of breaking barriers, and the mindset needed to thrive in service and beyond. Her story is a powerful testament to the courage it takes to step into the unknown and succeed.Don't miss an episode. Follow the Transition Drill Podcast and share with someone who needs to hear it.The best podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders preparing for veteran transition and life after service. Helping you plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life.Follow the show and share it with another veteran or first responder who would enjoy this.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: WEBSITE: LinkedIn: SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:SPONSORS:Brothers & Arms USAGet 20% off your purchaseLink: https://brothersandarms.comPromo Code: Transition20Trident CoffeeGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://tridentcoffee.comPromo Code: TDP15GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15Total Force Plus ConferenceLink: https://totalforceplus.org

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Lynne Murphy, a linguistics professor and author, about the fascinating differences between British and American English. Lynne shares her journey from the US to the UK, her experiences documenting language differences, and the cultural implications of these variations. They discuss common myths, embarrassing language moments, and the impact of technology on language evolution. Lynne offers insights into navigating linguistic and cultural differences for those moving between the two countries. Links Separated by a Common Language Blog The Prodigal Tongue Book Lynne on Facebook Lynne's Substack Newsletter Lynne's Linktree Takeaways Lynne Murphy has spent over two decades studying language differences between Americans and British people. She started her blog 'Separated by a Common Language' to document her experiences with language differences. The idea that British English is older than American English is a common myth. Both British and American English have their own superiority and inferiority complexes. Language is constantly evolving, and there are always new differences to explore. Lynne's book 'Prodigal Tongue' delves into the history and social forces behind language differences. Cultural perspectives greatly influence how language is perceived and used. Embarrassing language moments can happen when switching between British and American English. Technology and social media are facilitating the exchange of language between the two cultures. Being humble and curious is key to navigating linguistic differences. Soundbites On British superiority complex: "I don't call myself an Anglophile. I know the English too well." On language myths: "British English didn't exist until American English existed. You know, that term came up much later than the term American English because, you know, it wasn't until the British had an opposite side, that they became one thing." On the herb/herb debate: "Where Americans say herb and the British say herb, it's actually older not to say the H... But the British added it back in, in the 19th century." Cultural misunderstanding moment: "My husband said to my goddaughter, 'Get away from me, you slutty child.' So that was embarrassing." [In British English, 'slutty' historically meant sloppy/untidy] On American grammar obsession: "Americans care more about grammar than about things like accent, whereas the British are very attuned to accents." Her daughter's revelation: "When my daughter was two, she said 'daddy says bath and you say bath.' And I said, 'what are you going to say?' And she said, 'bath.' ...she realized that I was wrong. Everybody else was right." On relationship communication: "If I ever say 'sure' to answer a question, I get a lot of pushback... he'll say, 'shall I make chicken for dinner?' I'll say 'sure.' And he'll say, 'all right, I'll make omelets instead.'" On endless discoveries: "I've been here 25 years... This week I blogged about American 'in the fine print' versus British 'in the small print.' I had never noticed that before somebody pointed out to me this week." On language persistence: "For nine years, I did a difference of the day every day [on Twitter] and I hardly ever repeated... there are that many differences to talk about." Advice for expats: "Don't try to use the naughty words because you won't do it right... So many Americans will come over and they'll want to say bloody and wanker. And they will not use them in the right places." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Language Differences 05:47 The Birth of a Blog 09:41 Exploring the Book's Origins 14:27 Myths and Misconceptions in English 18:17 The Evolution of English Language 20:25 Personal Anecdotes and Language Gaffes 22:15 Navigating Self-Doubt in Communication 23:02 The Evolution of Spelling: Center vs. Centre 25:08 The Divergence of British and American Spellings 26:45 Pronunciation Differences: Vase vs. Vase 27:16 Code-Switching: Adapting Language in Different Contexts 28:18 American Expressions in British English 30:08 Personal Integration: Language and Relationships 32:02 Parenthood and Language Perception 33:32 Appreciating British English: Embracing Differences 34:41 The Impact of Technology on Language Convergence 35:26 Understanding Humor Across Cultures 36:41 Adopting British Cuisine: A Culinary Journey 37:37 Future of Language: Convergence vs. Divergence 38:53 Advice for Navigating Linguistic Differences 41:24 anglotopia-podcast-outro.mp4 YouTube Version

Massachusetts author/former MIT Provost/jazz musician andtheoretical linguist Samuel Jay Keyser talks about his latest release “Play ItAgain, Sam: Repetition in the Arts” taking Leonard Bernstein seriouslyexploring the way repetition works in the sister arts of music, poetry andpainting prominent from Homeric Epics, Rainy Day in Paris, Andy Warhol SoupCans to present day works! Samuel also specializes in the trombone, serves as atheoretical linguist, and has authored numerous books, scientific publications,and editor-in-chief of The Journal Linguistic Inquiry, plus shares the storiesbehind the works! Check out the amazing Samuel Jay Keyser and his latestrelease on many major platforms and www.linguistics.mit.edu/user/keyser/today! #samueljaykeyser #author #massachusetts #formermitprovost#playitagainsam #repitition #repititioninthearts #theorecticallinguist#jazztrombonist #boston #philadelphia #leonardbernstein #music #poetry#painting #homersepics #rainydayinparis #andywarhol #soupcans#thejournallinguisticinquiry #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic#youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnersamueljaykeyser#themikewagnershowsamueljaykeyser 

Massachusetts author/former MIT Provost/jazz musician andtheoretical linguist Samuel Jay Keyser talks about his latest release “Play ItAgain, Sam: Repetition in the Arts” taking Leonard Bernstein seriouslyexploring the way repetition works in the sister arts of music, poetry andpainting prominent from Homeric Epics, Rainy Day in Paris, Andy Warhol SoupCans to present day works! Samuel also specializes in the trombone, serves as atheoretical linguist, and has authored numerous books, scientific publications,and editor-in-chief of The Journal Linguistic Inquiry, plus shares the storiesbehind the works! Check out the amazing Samuel Jay Keyser and his latestrelease on many major platforms and www.linguistics.mit.edu/user/keyser/today! #samueljaykeyser #author #massachusetts #formermitprovost#playitagainsam #repitition #repititioninthearts #theorecticallinguist#jazztrombonist #boston #philadelphia #leonardbernstein #music #poetry#painting #homersepics #rainydayinparis #andywarhol #soupcans#thejournallinguisticinquiry #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic#youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnersamueljaykeyser#themikewagnershowsamueljaykeyser 

Massachusetts author/former MIT Provost/jazz musician and theoretical linguist Samuel Jay Keyser talks about his latest release “Play It Again, Sam: Repetition in the Arts” taking Leonard Bernstein seriously exploring the way repetition works in the sister arts of music, poetry and painting prominent from Homeric Epics, Rainy Day in Paris, Andy Warhol Soup Cans to present day works! Samuel also specializes in the trombone, serves as a theoretical linguist, and has authored numerous books, scientific publications, and editor-in-chief of The Journal Linguistic Inquiry, plus shares the stories behind the works! Check out the amazing Samuel Jay Keyser and his latest release on many major platforms and www.linguistics.mit.edu/user/keyser/ today! #samueljaykeyser #author #massachusetts #formermitprovost #playitagainsam #repitition #repititioninthearts #theorecticallinguist #jazztrombonist #boston #philadelphia #leonardbernstein #music #poetry #painting #homersepics #rainydayinparis #andywarhol #soupcans #thejournallinguisticinquiry #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnersamueljaykeyser #themikewagnershowsamueljaykeyser  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

 SHOW NOTES New Episode! In Episode 28 of the ATA SPD Podcast, Gabriela Escarrá interviews The Evolving Linguist Conference keynote speakers Daniel  Šebesta and Nathalie Greff‑Santamaria, offering fresh perspectives on how language professionals can thrive in an evolving landscape. 00:00 – 14:57 Nathalie Greff‑Santamaria challenges the narrative of decline in interpreting, using a powerful metaphor: the ostrich that runs with purpose, not one that buries its head in the sand. She shares strategies for interpreters to engage change confidently—through specialization, expanded skills, and active participation in the interpreting community.14:57 – 24:22 Daniel Šebesta examines how AI predictions were partially true—but ultimately, those who adapt by specializing and embracing new tools are outperforming outdated models. Expect insights on working with AI, unlocking new revenue streams, and repositioning your language services.Both speakers offer inspiration and practical strategies to help you stay ahead. Their interviews are a perfect preview of what's coming at the Evolving Linguist Conference on September 6, 2025 at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. Tune in now—and then register for the conference. Explore the full program at dvta.org/annual-conference Música: “On The Beach” por JuliusH. Fuente: pixabay  

Fluent Fiction - French: From Online Quiz to Real Linguist: Lucien's Parisian Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-05-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un coin animé de Paris, le petit café "Les Deux Moulins" était un lieu vibrant de vie en ce jour d'été.En: In a lively corner of Paris, the little café "Les Deux Moulins" was a vibrant place full of life on this summer day.Fr: Les parfums du café fraîchement moulu se mélangeaient aux éclats de rire des clients.En: The aromas of freshly ground coffee mingled with the laughter of the patrons.Fr: Des fleurs colorées égayaient l'atmosphère de ce charmant établissement.En: Colorful flowers brightened up the atmosphere of this charming establishment.Fr: Lucien était assis à une table près de la fenêtre, un sourire malicieux éclairant son visage.En: Lucien was sitting at a table near the window, a mischievous smile lighting up his face.Fr: Il venait de terminer un quiz en ligne qui lui avait annoncé qu'il était "presque bilingue en italien".En: He had just completed an online quiz that had told him he was "almost bilingual in Italian."Fr: Camille et Juliette arrivaient, curieuses de savoir pourquoi Lucien semblait si fier de lui.En: Camille and Juliette arrived, curious to know why Lucien seemed so proud of himself.Fr: « Buongiorno, mes amis !En: "Buongiorno, my friends!"Fr: » s'exclama Lucien avec enthousiasme, les bras écartés comme pour embrasser la langue entière.En: exclaimed Lucien enthusiastically, his arms spread wide as if to embrace the entire language.Fr: Camille sourit, un sourcil levé.En: Camille smiled, one eyebrow raised.Fr: « Ah, Lucien !En: "Ah, Lucien!Fr: Depuis quand parles-tu italien ?En: Since when do you speak Italian?"Fr: » « Depuis ce matin », répondit Lucien avec un clin d'œil.En: "Since this morning," replied Lucien with a wink.Fr: « Je viens de passer un test.En: "I just took a test.Fr: In bocca al lupo !En: In bocca al lupo!"Fr: » Juliette, elle, ne pouvait s'empêcher de rire silencieusement.En: Juliette, for her part, couldn't help but laugh silently.Fr: Intéressée, elle décida de jouer le jeu.En: Interested, she decided to play along.Fr: « Alors, Lucien, que penses-tu de la cuisine italienne ?En: "So, Lucien, what do you think of Italian cuisine?"Fr: » demanda-t-elle en italien, surprenant légèrement Lucien.En: she asked in Italian, slightly surprising Lucien.Fr: Ne se démontant pas, Lucien continua avec énergie.En: Undeterred, Lucien continued with energy.Fr: « Ah, la pizza è... molto... deliziosa !En: "Ah, the pizza è... molto... deliziosa!Fr: E le spaghetti... molto bene !En: E le spaghetti... molto bene!"Fr: » Camille l'applaudit doucement.En: Camille clapped softly.Fr: « Impressionnant », dit-elle avec une pointe d'ironie qui ne lui échappa pas.En: "Impressive," she said with a touch of irony that did not escape him.Fr: Lucien continua de gesticuler, inventant des mots à mesure qu'il parlait.En: Lucien kept gesturing, inventing words as he spoke.Fr: Cependant, Juliette avait décidé de tester leur ami un peu plus.En: However, Juliette had decided to test their friend a bit more.Fr: En souriant, elle commença une conversation plus complexe.En: Smiling, she started a more complex conversation.Fr: « Parli anche del viaggio a Venezia l'estate scorsa ?En: "Parli anche del viaggio a Venezia l'estate scorsa?"Fr: » Lucien hésitait.En: Lucien hesitated.Fr: Il fixait ses amis en souriant, mais il savait qu'il approchait de ses limites.En: He looked at his friends, smiling, but he knew he was reaching his limits.Fr: Finalement, Lucien éclata de rire.En: Finally, Lucien burst out laughing.Fr: « D'accord, d'accord !En: "Okay, okay!Fr: Je n'ai compris que la moitié de ce que tu as dit.En: I only understood half of what you said.Fr: Je ne parle pas vraiment italien.En: I don't really speak Italian."Fr: » Tous les trois éclatèrent de rire ensemble, les autres clients se tournant brièvement vers eux, curieux de ce qui pouvait être si amusant.En: All three of them burst into laughter together, with the other customers briefly turning towards them, curious about what could be so amusing.Fr: Juliette posa une main amicale sur l'épaule de Lucien.En: Juliette placed a friendly hand on Lucien's shoulder.Fr: « Ne t'inquiète pas, je peux t'apprendre.En: "Don't worry, I can teach you.Fr: Vraiment cette fois.En: For real this time."Fr: » Lucien hocha la tête, reconnaissant.En: Lucien nodded, grateful.Fr: « Merci, Juliette.En: "Thank you, Juliette.Fr: Je crois que ce sera mieux que de tout inventer.En: I think that'll be better than making it all up."Fr: » Lucien réalisa alors l'importance de l'honnêteté et ressenti un nouvel enthousiasme pour apprendre réellement l'italien.En: Lucien then realized the importance of honesty and felt a newfound enthusiasm to truly learn Italian.Fr: Avec Camille et Juliette à ses côtés, il savait qu'il pourrait progresser encore bien plus loin que n'importe quel quiz en ligne.En: With Camille and Juliette by his side, he knew he could progress much further than any online quiz.Fr: Et tout en savourant leur café ensemble, sous le soleil parisien, leur amitié s'en trouva renforcée.En: And as they enjoyed their coffee together under the Parisian sun, their friendship was strengthened. Vocabulary Words:the corner: le coinlively: animéthe aroma: le parfumthe laughter: les éclats de rireto mingle: se mélangerto brighten: égayerthe establishment: l'établissementthe quiz: le quizmischievous: malicieuxbilingual: bilingueto exclaim: s'exclamerenthusiastically: avec enthousiasmeto hesitate: hésiterthe gesture: le gesteimpressive: impressionnantthe irony: l'ironieto invent: inventerthe conversation: la conversationcomplex: complexefinally: finalementto laugh: éclater de rirecurious: curieuxthe honesty: l'honnêtetéthe enthusiasm: l'enthousiasmeto strengthen: renforcerthe shoulder: l'épauleto appreciate: être reconnaissantto realize: réaliserto feel: ressentirthe friendship: l'amitié

In this follow-up episode from episode 33, we chat with Meghan Keller—Army linguist, veteran advocate, and part of the amazing team at Heroes in Transition. She shares her path through military service, finding purpose after the uniform, and how she's now helping veterans and families thrive. Meghan's story is all about resilience, service, and giving back.   Episode Resources HIT Website: https://www.heroesintransition.org/ RUCK4HIT Online Donations: RUCK4HIT Online Donations Song for RUCK4HIT: 4 Those Who Can't - song and lyrics by Heroes In Transition | Spotify  

This episode is part two in an ongoing series about brands and how they influence our identities and drive consumerism.In this episode:We are going to hopefully answer the question “why might someone get so caught up in a brand that they start fighting with strangers about it on social media?”Amanda explains where "off price" stores like TJ Maxx and Nordstrom Rack really get their inventoryWe examine why it's more important than ever to support small businesses (and how we can do that)We will explore the background and influence of Marc Gobés 2000s book Emotional Branding, considered “the bible” of contemporary marketing and brandingWhy is Lululemon kind of like a cult?We will walk through the “10 commandments of emotional branding” and examples of how they have been appliedWe will realize that Supreme isn't as cool as it seemsWe explore why people join brand fan groups on FacebookHow Nooworks made a major fan out of Amanda after seeing how the brand handled a crisisAmanda explains why taste is a classist constructAnd so much more!Additional reading:"Getting Emotional With Marc Gobé," Design Emotion."Why Do People Join Cults? Linguist and 'Cultish' Author Amanda Montell on the 'Invisible Power of Language,'" Dillon Dodson, Parade.Cultish by Amanda Montell"The Cult-Like Following Of Lululemon Is Stronger Than Ever — Despite Controversies," Cory Stieg, Refinery29.Business Insider piece about working for LululemonALSO: get your tickets for Clotheshorse LIVE!10/23  Seattle, WA @ Here-After10/26  Portland, OR @ HoloceneGet your Clotheshorse merch here: https://clotheshorsepodcast.com/shop/If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it's a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.worldDid you enjoy this episode? Consider "buying me a coffee" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorseClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:Slow Fashion Academy is a size-inclusive sewing and patternmaking studio based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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We also find gorgeous illustrations, and make them print-worthy. Tarot cards, tea towels and handpicked treasures, available to you from the comfort of your own home. Responsibly sourced from across Rome, lovingly renewed by fairly paid artists and artisans, with something for every budget. Discover more at thepewterthimble.comSt. Evens is an NYC-based vintage shop that is dedicated to bringing you those special pieces you'll reach for again and again. More than just a store, St. Evens is dedicated to sharing the stories and history behind the garments. 10% of all sales are donated to a different charitable organization each month.  New vintage is released every Thursday at wearStEvens.com, with previews of new pieces and more brought to you on Instagram at @wear_st.evens.Deco Denim is a startup based out of San Francisco, selling clothing and accessories that are sustainable, gender fluid, size inclusive and high quality--made to last for years to come. Deco Denim is trying to change the way you think about buying clothes. Founder Sarah Mattes wants to empower people to ask important questions like, “Where was this made? Was this garment made ethically? Is this fabric made of plastic? Can this garment be upcycled and if not, can it be recycled?” Signup at decodenim.com to receive $20 off your first purchase. They promise not to spam you and send out no more than 3 emails a month, with 2 of them surrounding education or a personal note from the Founder. Find them on Instagram as @deco.denim.Vagabond Vintage DTLV is a vintage clothing, accessories & decor reselling business based in Downtown Las Vegas. Not only do we sell in Las Vegas, but we are also located throughout resale markets in San Francisco as well as at a curated boutique called Lux and Ivy located in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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In his new book, "Algospeak", linguist Adam Aleksic says that we are living through a transitional phase of the english language as social media has a big influence on vocabulary. 

In this episode, Dr. Alison Ash discusses the importance of oral sex in female pleasure, emphasizing the significance of understanding female anatomy, effective communication, and various techniques to enhance the experience. The conversation covers common mistakes, the role of patience, and the importance of feedback in sexual encounters. Dr. Ash also addresses concerns about insecurities and the dynamics of casual relationships, providing valuable insights for both partners to improve their intimate experiences.

This episode is sponsored by https://WE-PN.com Become your own VPN provider.To get 50% off enter promo code: kingraam50support@we-pn.com-------------------------This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/MASTYORASTY and get on your way to being your best self.-------------------------Shahriar Hormozi is a linguist at Arizona State University. In this episode he talks to Raam about the concept of "Dog whistling"https://www.instagram.com/shahriarhormozi/-------------------------To learn more about psychedelic therapy go to my brother Mehran's page at: https://www.mindbodyintegration.ca/ or to https://www.somaretreats.org for his next retreat.***Masty o Rasty is not responsible for, or condone, the views and opinions expressed by our guests ******مستی و راستی هیچگونه مسولیتی در برابر نظرها و عقاید مهمان‌های برنامه ندارد.***--------Support the showhttps://paypal.me/raamemamiVenmo + Revolut: @KingRaam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a great honour to welcome these two US Military Veterans who are building a community of Veterans who share a passion for motocross. Find out all the info you need at https://www.veteranmx.com and support this community that gives back.

Dr. Djouroukoro Diallo arbeitet an der Universität Bern und ist studierter Linguist. Auf Einladung des Vereins African Voices kam Dr. Djouroukoro Diallo an Afropfingsten nach Winterthur. Im Interview spricht er über die Sprache, wenn man über Afrika spricht und auch sein Bezug zu den fünf Büchern, die in dem Gespräch behandelt wurden. Bild: Universität Bern

Garrison filmmakers examine the question The team behind Ironbound Films leans into its religious roots. "We met at a Jewish sleepaway camp as kids - it's such a part of our identity," says Jeremy Newberger, one of three director/producers at the documentary film and commercial video office located at Garrison's Landing. "Part of the crisis du jour is that the far right and the far left are united in their hatred of Jews. We were taught to embrace our Judaism and love for Israel." Ironbound's most recent film, released this year, is Fiddler on the Moon, about Jewish astronauts. According to their cheeky marketing copy, which Newberger says was inspired by Mel Brooks' Spaceballs, the film "finally answers the question that has plagued scientists, theologians and comedians for millennia: Will Judaism survive in space?" Many cities, small and large, host Jewish film festivals; over the summer, the crew will screen the 30-minute documentary in Dayton, Ohio; Toronto; Rochester; Berkshire, Massachusetts; and Tampa. They also screen films for Jewish organizations, camps and foundations. At first, the trio, which includes Seth Kramer and Daniel Miller, tackled secular topics like climate change (The Anthropologist), talk show host Morton Downey Jr. (Evocateur) and dying languages (The Linguist), but a friend who worked for Major League Baseball suggested they cover the Israeli national baseball team, made up mostly of American Jews. Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel led to a second film about the club's experience at the 2021 Olympics, Israel Swings for Gold. After completing Yung Punx, a doc about a band of 8- to 12-year-olds who headlined at the Warped Tour, Ironbound produced Blind Spot, an examination of antisemitism on college campuses. "We're all in our 50s, and there comes a time when you realize that you got away from your faith," says Newberger. "Doing the baseball film got us reconnected to the values and religion we grew up with. It hit us. We identified." Ironbound has filmed on nearly every continent (including on the Pacific Ocean island of Kiribati). Funding comes from business clients, angel investors and grants from the National Science Foundation. Now in production is a documentary about David "Mickey" Marcus, the only person buried at West Point who fought for a foreign country. David Ben-Gurion, Israel's first prime minister, handpicked Marcus to establish the nascent nation's army in 1948 during the war for independence. Killed by friendly fire, Marcus was the last fatality of the conflict before the United Nations implemented a truce between Israel and its neighbors. "When you think you've heard it all, you come across Mickey Marcus, who is an incredible but little-known figure," says Kramer. "On its own, the story is a winner: Before he went to Israel, he helped put mobster Lucky Luciano away, drafted surrender papers for Italy used for all the other Axis powers and helped define the term war crime for the Nuremberg trials." The film will investigate why Marcus' name recognition is limited and how the 1966 Hollywood biopic, Cast a Giant Shadow, starring Kirk Douglas, John Wayne and Frank Sinatra, flopped at the box office. For more information, see ironboundfilms.com.

Why do wolves howl? With the help of AI, we're getting closer to an answer. Linguist and software engineer Jeffrey T. Reed shares his research on wolf sounds in the wild, revealing the surprisingly complex range of noises — barks, yelps, whimpers, even teeth clacking — these creatures make for different social functions.Want to help shape TED's shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Columbia University linguistics professor and bestselling author John McWhorter discusses some of the quirks of the English language and explains why one of Stephen's favorite Southern words will always be considered slang. McWhorter's book “Pronoun Trouble” is available now.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can language help shape your worldbuilding? We're not necessarily talking about conlang here -- that can certainly be part of worldbuilding, but it doesn't have to be, and many works of speculative fiction manage perfectly fine without invented languages. But the words you choose in description and dialogue will also communicate something to your reader. There are so many ways that words can create the vibes for your world: the aural quality of different languages, choosing character and place names, the cadence and flow of sentences, and the conscious emulation of other genres or eras. We also explore what the conceptual availability of certain ideas, technologies, or worldviews may mean for the vocabulary, idioms, and metaphors of a culture. Being very intentional about word choice can help a writer communicate a location's aesthetic, let a reader know what to expect from a book's tone, help reveal character through dialogue, and even drop information about all your other worldbuilding in quick and subtle ways. And since we are huge word nerds, we delight in examining all of it! The episode begins, however, with a 15-minute diversion into how much we love Shakespeare, so -- enjoy that! And happy birthday, Bill! We are also delighted to announce that we are, for the fifth year in a row, a Finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Fancast! Anyone who has a WSFS membership for this year can vote, and we would love your consideration. Membership costs $50 and gets you access to the voters' packet, digital versions of almost everything you'll find on the Finalists lists -- novels, novellas, novelettes, short stories, poetry, and even audio and video. [Transcript for Episode 153 -- Thank you, Scribes!]

Ungewohnte Perspektiven eröffnet uns diesmal Jan mit dem Kunstfilm Die Nickel Boys, der so manchen schwindelig zurücklässt, ohne für ähnliche Verstimmungen zu sorgen wie der letztwöchige Civil War, den Der wilde Roboter a.k.a. Linguist unseres Vertrauens erneut zu besprechen sich bemüßigt sieht. Ob wir uns danach wie The Northman in einer dunklen Höhle angrunzen oder in Plaudereien über Emojis verfallen, werdet Ihr nur herausfinden, wenn ihr die Folge hört.

1068. Did Yosemite Sam ever actually say "tarnation"? What's "fridgescaping," and why is it trending? And why is AI filling the internet with nonsense words like “lrtsjerk”? Linguist and translator Heddwen Newton shares her favorite new slang, explains the Mandela Effect, and breaks down how AI-generated content is making language even messier.Find Heddwen Newton at her newsletter, English in Progress.

National Medal of Honor Day THE INTERVIEW Access to food, childcare, transportation, mental health resources, social connection and more are key issues facing veterans in their first year transitioning out of the military. Air Force veteran Abby Kinch shares how Student Veterans of America is addressing these needs with its Basic Needs and Wellness Survey. SCUTTLEBUTT The first Americans to earn the Distinguished Service Cross were two Army nurses Remembering Marine Corps veteran and Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman Special Guest: Abby Kinch.

Linguist and former hockey player Andrew Bray investigated how hockey-specific slang and Canadian English features influence American players' speech. Initially studying sports jargon, Bray shifted focus after being asked why American players sound like “fake Canadians.” Guest: Dr. Andrew Bray - Visiting Assistant Professor in the Linguistics Department at Carleton College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send me a Text Message here.I'm curious. Do you have a strategy? Why yes, yes, I do.My guest is Isabelle Heyerick. Today we learn about her practical and impactful research for the signed language profession. She takes us back to how it all started for her career as a Dutch/English/Flemish Sign Language interpreter, researcher, and assistant professor.Learn more about her thoughts on ethical decisions next week.LINKS mentioned:IW Community10-50% OFF workshops, seminars, and more.Sharon's new book! (Use promo code IWCurry for 10% Discount.)Give a note to ask for a signed copy!Stay tuned for upcoming workshops!Support the showDon't forget to tell a friend or colleague! Click below! IW Community Buy Me a Coffee Get extras with a subscription! Share the PODCAST Subscribe to the Monthly Newsletter Listen & follow on many other platforms. Send me a voicemail! [TRANSCRIPTS ARE HERE] Thanks for listening. I'll see you next week.Take care now.

In this episode of memoQ talks, Balázs Kis sits down with Zsófia Lelner, a special guest who will soon join as a host for future episodes of memoQ talks. Get to know Zsófi and discover how she transitioned from the world of academia and linguistics to the dynamic field of product marketing. Together, they explore an array of topics (including changing careers, fostering pets, and even contemporary pop stars), personal growth, and strategies for turning challenges into opportunities. Whether you're a linguist, a marketer, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation is sure to motivate you to chase your dreams. LINKS: Domestic Violence hotlines & information Europe: https://wave-network.org/list-of-help... USA: https://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org... 

We kick off the new year with a few resolutions and a memory of Sammi, the Iraqi interpreter who worked with Joe and his Marines. THE INTERVIEW Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army. SCUTTLEBUTT Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays 'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms Special Guest: Mazin Mozan.

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Linguist and psychologist Julie Sedivy discusses how she developed her love of languages, how language imprints upon us in utero, and how language can bring our country together. Julie's new book is Linguaphile: A Life of Language Love.

Pascal Wagner gehört zu den kompetentesten und neugierigsten JournalistInnen, die sich mit der deutschen Spielebranche näher beschäftigen. Zuletzt begleitete er als Redakteur beim Fachmagazin GamesMarkt das Drama um die schnell geleerten Fördertöpfe, interviewte PoltikerInnen, arbeitete sich durch Geschäftsbilanzen der Studios und bemühte sich immer wieder darum, komplizierte Zusammenhänge einfach verständlich wiederzugeben. Nun aber, kurz vor dieser Aufnahme hier, verlor Pascal Wagner seinen Job bei Gamesmarkt und muss sich nun mit Anbruch des neuen Jahres beruflich neu orientieren. Mögliche Richtungen gibt es für ihn viele: wieder Journalismus, oder doch zurück zu seinen wissenschaftlichen Wurzeln als Linguist und Sprachforscher. Im Gespräch mit Dom Schott atmet Pascal Wagner einmal tief durch, erzählt von seiner Arbeit als Redakteur, erinnert sich an seine wissenschaftliche Vergangenheit und diskutiert mit seinem Gastgeber den Zustand des deutschsprachigen Branchenjournalismus.

Jerry Grover, accomplished Geologist and Linguist has cracked the code of the Jaredite King's names and believes they derived from Sumerian and is here to bring the receipts! #Christian #mormon #archaeology #bible #bookofmormon #jaredites #manguage #reformedegyptian #josephsmith #kingjames --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wardradio/support

Bernie drops into Studio A to tell Jeff Douglas about the joy the Mi'kmaq get from wordplay, and telling stories on Skite'kmujui-wela'kw. (Ghost Night)

This week on The Verb Ian McMillan is joined by Paul Farley, author of the bird-centred 2019 poetry collection 'The Mizzy'. Especially for The Verb he's written us a brand new poem that considers birds on our workplace, inspired by new 'Nature Postive' building regulations.Malika Booker is tackling this week's 'Neon Line' poem. Booker won the Forward Prize for 'Best Single Poem' in 2023 and she takes us through the 2024 winners, who have recently been announced. Linguist and author of 'You're All Talk', Rob Drummond brings us up to speed on langauge change.And there's a brand new comission from Kate Fox on Strictly Season as well as a reading from her new book 'On Sycamore Gap' - inspired by the famous tree near Hadrian's Wall that was felled last yearPresenter: Ian McMillan Producer: Jessica Treen

Linguist, writer, and professor Anne Curzan joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss how language is constantly changing—and how that's okay. Curzan talks about how, in her work as an English language historian, she's learned that people have always been critical of usage changes; Ben Franklin, for instance, didn't care for colonize as a verb. But, Curzan explains, as much as “grammandos” bemoan the evolution of language, it can't be stopped—singular “they,” “funnest,” and “very unique” are here to stay. Curzan reads from her book, Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Language. To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/ This episode of the podcast was produced by Anne Kniggendorf. Anne Curzan Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words “‘They' has been a singular pronoun for centuries. Don't let anyone tell you it's wrong.” | October 21, 2021 | The Washington Post Others: Grammando Declaration of Independence Dreyer's English: And Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer The Elements of Style by William Strunk and E.B. White Fiction/Non/Fiction Season: One Episode, 12: “C. Riley Snorton and T Fleischmann Talk Gender, Freedom, and Transitivity” Antonin Scalia  Will Shortz Maxine Hong Kingston The American Heritage Dictionary Urban Dictionary Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Translation Company Talk brings you another exciting conversation. Today we hear from Sakshi Vaidya about professionalization of linguist business practices. While our linguist colleagues are amazing at what they do as translators, interpreters, language trainers and so on, this interview is about they handle their independent contractor businesses. In this interview we cover a variety of topics such as marketing of linguist profiles, finance, customer service, use of technology and working with LSPs. This is a very timely and important conversation as our linguist colleagues are experiencing the evolution of the language services industry in real time. Make sure to subscribe to Translation Company Talk podcast on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Audible or your platform of choice and give this interview a five star rating. This episode of the Translation Company Talk podcast is sponsored by Hybrid Lynx.

Bernie drops into Studio A to talk with Jeff Douglas about the implications of this, and also about 'inalienably possessed nouns' and whether those nouns make for a different relationship between people and the natural world.

Linguist and elder Bernie Francis tells Jeff Douglas that dreamcatchers and the Medicine Wheel are not part of the traditional culture of his people.

Have you ever been typing out a word and all of the sudden it becomes completely foreign? Like it's gone... weird. Wordnesia is very real. That moment when words, yes including our own names, go from everyday acceptable to downright bizarre happens to most of us.  So should we be worried? Or, as our guest says, should we just enjoy language? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Listen to these: Skibidy Rizz Ohio? Gen Alpha Has Entered The Chat Queer To Non Binary: The Evolution Of LGBTIQA+ Terminology Why Is Everyone Freaking Out About The Curriculum? Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. If you're looking for something else to listen to why not check out our award winning parenting podcast How To Build A Human.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Daniel Midgley, Linguist, Author, Science Communication & host of linguistics podcast Because Language.  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I am joined by the fantastic Seva, an enthusiastic linguist with vast knowledge and expertise around indigenous languages. He is a language professor who grew up in a bilingual environment in the Soviet Union. He studied anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley and now teaches academic Spanish and Italian in a community college in Seattle. He is an academic who poses questions regarding the connection between language and identity, a concept that is challenged and questioned in both Ukraine and Ireland. This comparison makes for a fascinating conversation about the parallels that exist between the Irish language and the Ukrainian language. This thought-provoking, informative conversation addresses the war in Ukraine and the political unrest that is still happening back home for Vsevolod. He speaks concisely about the ongoing war and shines a light on the experiences of the colonised people. An episode not to be missed with this fountain of knowledge! Go raibh míle maith agat, a chara! Thank you, friend! D'fhoghlaim mé go leor uait. I learned a lot from you Find Seva's lessons here: www.sevalanguages.com

Linguist, noted ‘Pinkerologist' and friend of the show Dr. Caitlin Green (@Caitlinmoriah) joins me to analyze and discuss the Extremely Rational thoughts of one Steven Pinker. In pt 2 we discuss Pinker's constant downplaying of r*pe statistics and the inadequate, cherry-picked sources he uses to support his flawed arguments. —— If you have experienced sexual assault or violence here are some helpful resources: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safe-campuses-bc/what-is-consent https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/health/services/promotion/sexual-health-sex-101-sexual-assault-dating-violence-learn-more-alcohol-other-drugs-learn-more Brown University: Yes, it is possible to establish consent if you and/or your partner(s) have been drinking or using other drugs. Consent cannot be obtained through the use of coercion or force or by taking advantage of the incapacitation of another individual. If anyone is incapacitated for any reason, they cannot give consent. If someone has been using alcohol or other drugs and you are thinking about having any kind of sexual interaction with them, it is your responsibility to check in, ask, and make sure they consent to what is going on. Being intoxicated yourself does not absolve you of the responsibility of obtaining consent. If you are unsure whether you can establish consent, don't have sex. https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services/ https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com/ca/sexual-violence/ https://www.rainn.org/international-sexual-assault-resources —— Links: Great thread by Kate Manne which came up in the episode https://x.com/kate_manne/status/1149902823200632833?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Detailed thread on Pinker's discussion on R*pe in Better Angels of our Nature https://x.com/magi_jay/status/972958282125062144?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw! If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos

This is a public SAMPLE of an upcoming episode. Please subscribe via patreon.com to hear the full episode. Part 2 is available via Patreon.com/nicemangos ——- Linguist, noted ‘Pinkerologist' and friend of the show Dr. Caitlin Green (@Caitlinmoriah) joins me to analyze and discuss the Extremely Rational thoughts of one Steven Pinker. In pt 2 we discuss Pinker's constant downplaying of r*pe statistics and the inadequate, cherry-picked sources he uses to support his flawed arguments. —— If you have experienced sexual assault or violence here are some helpful resources: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safe-campuses-bc/what-is-consent https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/health/services/promotion/sexual-health-sex-101-sexual-assault-dating-violence-learn-more-alcohol-other-drugs-learn-more Brown University: Yes, it is possible to establish consent if you and/or your partner(s) have been drinking or using other drugs. Consent cannot be obtained through the use of coercion or force or by taking advantage of the incapacitation of another individual. If anyone is incapacitated for any reason, they cannot give consent. If someone has been using alcohol or other drugs and you are thinking about having any kind of sexual interaction with them, it is your responsibility to check in, ask, and make sure they consent to what is going on. Being intoxicated yourself does not absolve you of the responsibility of obtaining consent. If you are unsure whether you can establish consent, don't have sex. https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services/ https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com/ca/sexual-violence/ https://www.rainn.org/international-sexual-assault-resources —— Links: Great thread by Kate Manne which came up in the episode https://x.com/kate_manne/status/1149902823200632833?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Detailed thread on Pinker's discussion on R*pe in Better Angels of our Nature https://x.com/magi_jay/status/972958282125062144?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw!

Linguist, noted ‘Pinkerologist' and friend of the show Dr. Caitlin Green joins me to analyze and discuss the Extremely Rational thoughts of one Steven Pinker. In part 1 we discuss hats, gloves, rationality, hypocrisy, Pinker's special brand of ‘positivity P 0rn' and more! Links: Steven Pinker's aid in Jeffrey Epstein's legal defense renews criticism of an increasingly divisive public intellectual. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/07/17/steven-pinkers-aid-jeffrey-epsteins-legal-defense-renews-criticism-increasingly A thread on the ironically named organization FAIR (Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism) - a who's who of some of the most intolerant and racist rightwing hacks around https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1367585945160146947?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw The Harvard Crimson: Pinker is often willing to defend his colleagues — even when it attracts controversy. In 2012, the University of Miami philosopher Colin McGinn was accused of sexual harassment by a graduate student. When the matter became public, Pinker wrote in an open letter that McGinn was a “brilliant and distinguished scholar” and that if the University of Miami pursued disciplinary action against McGinn for “exchanging sexual banter with a graduate student,” it would “put a chill on communication between faculty and graduate students and on the openness and informality on which scholarship depends.” In our conversation, Pinker often brings up “The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature,” which, even two decades after its release, illustrates core aspects of his thinking today. The book argues that our individual behaviors — our intelligence, our sociability, our tendencies toward violence — are rooted in our genes, not just the environment in which we are raised. “.. in 2006 Pinker published a favorable review of a scientific paper which argued that Ashkenazi Jews may have evolved to have higher IQs than other racial and ethnic groups.” One of the first academics to be canceled, Pinker says, was E. O. Wilson. Wilson was a biologist and professor of evolutionary biology at Harvard. Today, he is known for two things: his award-winning work on biodiversity and his public branding as a racist. In 1975, Wilson published a book called “Sociobiology: The New Synthesis,” which argues that behaviors result from genes — “very much in the strain of work that I wrote about on human nature,” Pinker says — and stepped into a debate about scientific racism. In his book, Wilson writes that there should be a “discipline of anthropological genetics” to explore whether cultural differences are biological. https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2022/10/27/steven-pinker-scrut/ Pinker currently serves on the E. O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation's board of advisers https://eowilsonfoundation.org/about-us/our-team/ Screenshot, Pinker upset at anti-scientism and historians ‘historicizing' https://x.com/mccormick_ted/status/1182645627169263616?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Pinker smears anti-genocide students as ‘Pro-Hamas' https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1810472709580570796?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Pinker's video about how ‘Political Correctness is redpilling America' https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1138497096569540609?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Pinker Publishes response about associations with Epstein on Jerry Coyne's blog which has also done the Just Asking Questions routine about whether convicted child r*pist Jerry Sandusky was truly guilty or not. https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1150216005114912769?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw —— Pls subscribe via patreon.com/nicemangos to support the show Pt 2 available early to patrons

*This is a public sample of an upcoming episode. Please subscribe via patreon.com to hear the full episode. Part 2 is available via the Premium tiers on Patreon.* —— Linguist, noted ‘Pinkerologist' and friend of the show Dr. Caitlin Green joins me to analyze and discuss the Extremely Rational thoughts of one Steven Pinker. In part 1 we discuss hats, gloves, rationality, hypocrisy, Pinker's special brand of ‘positivity P 0rn' and more! —— Links: Steven Pinker's aid in Jeffrey Epstein's legal defense renews criticism of an increasingly divisive public intellectual. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/07/17/steven-pinkers-aid-jeffrey-epsteins-legal-defense-renews-criticism-increasingly A thread on the ironically named organization FAIR (Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism) - a who's who of some of the most intolerant and racist rightwing hacks around https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1367585945160146947?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw The Harvard Crimson: Pinker is often willing to defend his colleagues — even when it attracts controversy. In 2012, the University of Miami philosopher Colin McGinn was accused of sexual harassment by a graduate student. When the matter became public, Pinker wrote in an open letter that McGinn was a “brilliant and distinguished scholar” and that if the University of Miami pursued disciplinary action against McGinn for “exchanging sexual banter with a graduate student,” it would “put a chill on communication between faculty and graduate students and on the openness and informality on which scholarship depends.” In our conversation, Pinker often brings up “The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature,” which, even two decades after its release, illustrates core aspects of his thinking today. The book argues that our individual behaviors — our intelligence, our sociability, our tendencies toward violence — are rooted in our genes, not just the environment in which we are raised. “.. in 2006 Pinker published a favorable review of a scientific paper which argued that Ashkenazi Jews may have evolved to have higher IQs than other racial and ethnic groups.” One of the first academics to be canceled, Pinker says, was E. O. Wilson. Wilson was a biologist and professor of evolutionary biology at Harvard. Today, he is known for two things: his award-winning work on biodiversity and his public branding as a racist. In 1975, Wilson published a book called “Sociobiology: The New Synthesis,” which argues that behaviors result from genes — “very much in the strain of work that I wrote about on human nature,” Pinker says — and stepped into a debate about scientific racism. In his book, Wilson writes that there should be a “discipline of anthropological genetics” to explore whether cultural differences are biological. https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2022/10/27/steven-pinker-scrut/ Pinker currently serves on the E. O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation's board of advisers https://eowilsonfoundation.org/about-us/our-team/ Screenshot, Pinker upset at anti-scientism and historians ‘historicizing' https://x.com/mccormick_ted/status/1182645627169263616?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Pinker smears anti-genocide students as ‘Pro-Hamas' https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1810472709580570796?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Pinker's video about how ‘Political Correctness is redpilling America' https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1138497096569540609?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Pinker Publishes response about associations with Epstein on Jerry Coyne's blog which has also done the Just Asking Questions routine about whether convicted child r*pist Jerry Sandusky was truly guilty or not. https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1150216005114912769?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw

Anne Curzan is a professional word nerd. As a linguist and English professor, Anne studies the history of the English language — and how public attitudes about words shift over time. Adam and Anne geek out over whether the grammar rules you learned in school are justified, why some language peeves are (or aren't) worth holding onto, and confess what they're learning from Gen-Z slang. Anne's latest book, Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide For Everyone Who Cares About Words, is out now.Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts

Part 2 of 2 Dr. Will Ryan and Dr. Matt continue the interview with Dr. Philip Payne. In this episode we discuss women in ministry in 1 Timothy and Titus, mutual submission in marriage, gender equality in the church, and how this theology affects our mission. Dr. Philip Payne is the founder and president of ⁠Linguist's Software⁠, and is a specialist in New Testament Studies. He is well known for his studies on New Testament Textual Criticism, the Parables of Jesus, and Man and Woman in the Teachings of Paul. He and his wife Nancy were missionaries in Japan with the Evangelical Free Church, where they ministered to students in the Kyoto Christian Studies Center and taught New Testament. He received his PhD in New Testament from Cambridge and has held many NT teaching positions at prominent Universities and Seminaries such as Cambridge, Gordon-Conwell, and Fuller. Order the book: ⁠the Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood: How God's Word Consistently Affirms Gender Equality.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/expedition44/support

“he is a remarkable linguist” [GREE]    Sherlock Holmes has been translated into scores of languages all around the world (just ask Don Hobbs). But what languages was he fluent in or have passing familiarity with? This is the question Dean W. Dickensheet tackles in Vol. 10 No. 3 of The Baker Street Journal in his article "Sherlock Holmes - Linguist." It's the latest in our series looking at old Sherlockian scholarship and it's just a Trifle.   All of our supporters are eligible for our monthly drawings for Baker Street Journals and certain tiers receive thank you gifts. Join our community on Patreon or Substack today. Find Trifles wherever you listen to podcasts.   Links / Notes The eBSJ All of our social links: https://linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock Email us at trifles @ ihearofsherlock.com Join our community on Patreon or Substack to hear bonus material and be eligible for drawings.      Music credits Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra  Publisher Info.: Washington, DC: United States Marine Band  Copyright: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0    

Part 1 of 2 Dr. Will Ryan and Dr. Matt interview Dr. Philip Payne. In this episode we discuss the concept of gender roles, the meaning of "head" and "headship", and the text critical issues with 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 and how it relates to inerrancy and gender equality. Dr. Philip Payne is the founder and president of Linguist's Software, and is a specialist in New Testament Studies. He is well known for his studies on New Testament Textual Criticism, the Parables of Jesus, and Man and Woman in the Teachings of Paul. He and his wife Nancy were missionaries in Japan with the Evangelical Free Church, where they ministered to students in the Kyoto Christian Studies Center and taught New Testament. He received his PhD in New Testament from Cambridge and has held many NT teaching positions at prominent Universities and Seminaries such as Cambridge, Gordon-Conwell, and Fuller. Order the book: the Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood: How God's Word Consistently Affirms Gender Equality.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/expedition44/support

Tensions have been ramping up at universities across the country as students continue to protest the war in Gaza. Reports of antisemitism, islamophobia, and harassment have led to concerns that some students have crossed a line into hateful and threatening speech that requires intervention. Others contend that efforts to clamp down on protests in the name of campus safety suppresses free speech. Within that context, we revisit this debate on adjacent issues from a few years back to see what lessons that can be applied to the current situation: Is Free Speech Threatened on Campus?  Arguing Yes: John McWhorter, Linguist and Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University; Wendy Kaminer, Writer and Lawyer    Arguing No: Shaun Harper, Founder and Executive Director of the USC Race and Equity Center; Jason Stanley, Professor of Philosophy at Yale University  Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In episode 1585, Jack and guest co-host Joelle Monique are joined by Professor of Alaska Native Languages at the University of Alaska Southeast and host of The Tongue Unbroken, X̱ʼunei Lance Twitchell, to discuss… Indigenous Languages: The State Of Them, The Impact Of Representation In Media On Marginalized Communities and more! LISTEN: The Slang Word P*ssy Rolls Off The Tongue With Far Better Ease Than The Proper Word Vagina. Do You Agree? by André 3000 READ Adam Tod Brown's Ace Of Base Article: How A Pop Band Tricked 9 Million Americans Into Being NazisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.