Podcasts about says who

This week, Dan and Maureen are joined by Akilah Hughes to talk about…something. Akilah and Dan definitely want to talk about something, but they're being so cagey about it.VOTE REBEL SPIRIT here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/limited-series-specials/diversity-equity-inclusion-belongingAnd preorder The Creeping Hand Murder here: https://www.mysteriousbookshop.com/products/maureen-johnson-jay-cooper-you-are-the-detective-the-creeping-hand-murder-preorder-signed?_pos=2&_sid=266ae0085&_ss=r  Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

It's Tariff Time over in SaysWhovia! Let's all celebrate the return of American manufacturing, which is absolutely going to happen.Also, please help Dan. He is not okay. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

We don't know what the Day of Liberation holds for the economy, but obviously it's going to be great. Right now, Cory Booker is still talking, health services are shutting down, and it's maybe too much to take in in one bite. Small bites, SaysWhovia. Share the load. Work in shifts. Take a walk. Come to Maureen's for dinner. She can stretch a lentil.Grab a spoon, SaysWhovia. It's time to eat! Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Check your phone, SaysWhovia. You're in the groupchat.  Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

SaysWhovia, you have no idea how deep this one goes. Hang on. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Whoooo, there is a lot going on. It's not great! Maureen got distracted and put her phone in the wash. She is maybe not okay. Also, she has fallen in love with a puppet. Dan swings in with the news, which isn't all bad. There are a lot of Teslas on fire! But also, there is a lot of bad. But don't worry. Something truly magical happens near the end that Dan really, really loves.Let your horse get a drink out in the barn and pull up a seat here at the bar, partner. We're drinking XXX out of our boots. Come meet the Sheriff of SaysWhovia. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

This week, Teslas are burning, no one is sleeping right, everything is falling apart, and Dan is…weirdly optimistic? Well, he's invented something new, anyway. Also, Maureen loves Guy's Grocery Games.Hop in, SaysWhovia! It's only sort of on fire! Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

It's a new week in these new times, and you know what that means: MORE BULLSHIT! But in the middle of the chaos, there is a light! People are striking back! It's time for some delicious sabotage. Everyone is welcome to participate! Or perhaps you, dear SaysWhovian, would like to run DOGE? Opportunities abound.Yes, it is bad, but people are doing the work. Take heart. Play bingo. Break their stuff.Come on, SaysWhovia. Let's go find some Teslas. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Somehow, SaysWhovia, we are still in the first month of this thing. Everything happens so much all the time now. But hark! Does Dan here clown goings-on in New York City? He does. Which means that it's time to talk to Maureen about her home, the Greatest City In The World, the one with the clown crime mayor, the magic rocks, the rats, the endless construction, and the newest invention—the trash can. Because if Dan can't clown on New York, then what CAN he do?Chicago has news too. Chicago has better news, Dan wants Maureen to know.Meanwhile…everything. But, this is about coping! Let's get together and get a big green tower! Join us! Come in from the cold!Hold hands and stay together at all times, SaysWhovia. There be dragons. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

OK, so yeah, things could be better. Elon's little fash dipshits are running around, and it sure does seem like America is coming to an end, but Maureen has a new boyfriend!  Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Apparently it's been a week?  Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Sayswhovians! Yes, Trump was inaugurated again this week. Yes, Elon Musk threw up a nazi salute. Yes, everything has gone to full shitshow very quickly. And yes, Maureen is sick.But, she's hopped up on just enough of the good drugs to record an impromptu episode with Dan this afternoon after they had to cancel their regularly schedule one due to illness.So, hello, it is a new era. It sucks. We are glad you are with us. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

There's a lot going on, SaysWhovia. While Dan and Maureen will get into some of it (with appropriate content markers around one subject so you can listen safety!)—they spend a lot of time in the land of dissociation, where the main subjects are radio jingles, cigarettes, and weird birds. On this ground, we will build our city.We got this, SaysWhovia. We'll stick together. Don't get frannick. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Gather close, SaysWhovia. Dan and Maureen have built a shelter. It's made of blankets and pillows. Come in and hide with us. Oh, except Dan is back reading the news again. A lot of it is bad! But also, Rudy is in a lot of trouble, so that is nice. We can enjoy that. Also, let's play “which former Trump flunkies are the most nervous right now?"But also, let's get serious about the compound. WHO WANTS TO LIVE IN A TRAIN STATION?Choo choo! Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Anne Curzan – University of Michigan linguistics professor, podcast host, and author of Says Who? A Kinder Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words – returns to the podcast to talk about how William Shakespeare is used as a source for the origins of hundreds of words, as well as inspiration for a playful approach to language. Anne discusses the unprecedented speed with which language travels and changes today; how slang is "the people's poetry;" an unconventional definition of the word expert; how “it's even in Shakespeare!” can serve as classroom legitimization; the British and American distinctions between collective nouns; and how Shakespeare might have been the TikTok of his day. (Length 22:02) The post Shakespeare's Language Playfulness appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

*party blower* Welcome to 2025, SaysWhovia! Let's go into this together, the third Trump era, full of LOVE and TOGETHERNESS and BINGO.Yes. It's time to play bingo. And make space.Get your cards ready. Let's do this one together. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

2024 is coming to an end. What a year! It started with…Um…Maureen remembers something about a scorpion. Dan was in his car. Trump got shot when it was hot out? Something, something, something. And now we're here? Why can't we remember? Let's take a look back at the year our brains made us forget!Don't look back, SaysWhovia. The Doom Buggy doesn't go in reverse. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

There's a chill in the air, SaysWhovia! We've entered the holiday season! Everyone is out on the streets, bustling about in their coats and hats, carrying their bags—their holiday shopping! Their groceries for holiday meals! Their manifestos!Yes. Dan and Maureen are going to talk about our strange National Catharsis, the surreal week in which an assassin named Luigi left clues all over NYC and the NYPD took a walk in the park. And somehow, it always comes back to McDonalds.  Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

It's the week after Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season. Maureen is still in Philadelphia and she is…That's the whole sentence. She is. Dan is concerned. But Maureen has a plan. She's found a great organization to join and she'd like to tell everyone about it. Dan is unconvinced.Dan wants to talk about the news, which is also not a good idea. But it's time, perhaps, to wade into these dark and fetid waters. At least we can begin with something nice—Rudy is on trial and he's having a terrible time. He's been under the bus for a while now, and he may never come out. Dan walks us through the rogues gallery of weirdo and sycophants that will make up our new government, but time and time again we must return to the question: why didn't Rudy make the cut? Have you *seen* these people? Come. We will meet them together. And we will watch the wheels on the bus go round and round over Rudy.We've put out warm blankets, SaysWhovia, and there is hot chocolate to go around. Come cope with us. And maybe you'd like to try these new supplements. And this raw milk. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Pull up a chair, SaysWhovia! The Thanksgiving feast is about to begin! It's all going well. Well, maybe Dan has too many jobs. And maybe Maureen is a bit fried. And maybe things aren't as great as they could be. But we have each other. We have Stanley tumblers. And we have the Great American Fridgescape.Gobble, gobble. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Welcome SaysWhovia. Sit down with us on the porch here. Grab a cushion or a blanket. Settle in. We're going to PROCESS.Let's do it together! Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

SaysWhovians, it's a different kind of Says Who episode for a different kind of day. Join Dan and Maureen for election day at Disneyland. Told in chronological order from the sunny start of the day to an end seemingly spinning into oblivion. Ride rides, go on walks, spend some time with Maureen and Dan. Nothing can stop us now.  Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

SaysWhovians! It's the THIRD Trump election we've spent together. Buckle up buttercup. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

It's here, SaysWhovia. Please drive through.  Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

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

The musical episode you've been waiting for (???) is finally here. Let's break down the playlist of DJ T.Get ready to dance, SaysWhovia. Very slowly. Very, very slowly. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Maureen's coming in from the Big Apple. The big, extremely wormy apple. The one where everyone who runs it has been arrested for criming. Dan is showing remarkable restraint. Also, before getting to the news, Maureen discusses the Big Grift of late stage capitalism: the subscription.But then, on to more news. Like politicians doing more criming! Donald Trump gets in with some crypto bros and enters the Bible business, which is the most sense 2024 has ever made.This devolves into WHO WILL WIN, as we are now LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY from our great national nightmare, the 2024 election. And it's a squeaker. So it's back to talking Disney and Stanley Cup accessories.Keep your hand on your wallet, SaysWhovia. It's Stanktown. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

October 07, 2024 Discussion on the book "Says Who?" by Anne Curzan by Dr. Farid Holakouee

It was a long night. It is over. Maureen and Dan try and sort it out.  Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

We're nine years old! We did it! Dan cannot believe it. He really, really can't. He also can't believe that someone ELSE tried to kill Trump. They were gonna kill that guy! But he didn't. He was just your average weirdo with an AR-15 in a bush at a Florida golf course. And no one seems to care very much? Even Trump? It's another normal day in America! Speaking of normal things and Trump, he's also gotten into crypto! Neither Dan or Maureen can believe he's taken this long to get involved. We are very close to the 2024 election and this is where we're at.But this week is about new starts as well. Will Maureen start a new planner? Will she learn to balance her life? Will she stop talking about Stanley cups? What is social media in 2024? And what happened that one time Dan tried to buy a car? YOU ARE NOT EXPECTING WHAT COMES NEXT.Blow out the candles, Says Who! Here's to nine more years! Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

It's September! Dan and Maureen are back! SCHOOL IS IN SESSION.What did they do on their summer vacation? They certainly went many places. Mostly, though, they miss dangerous playgrounds. Ones with tall, metal slides and things that spin and vats of broken glass. Yay! What happened while they were traveling the world? Weird stuff! Really, really weird stuff! Trump brought NFTs back, RFK got a whale head, JD Vance tried to shake a human fist. Stuff like that!Now that it's fall, it's time to prepare for next week's debate, the last eight weeks of this weird, weird election, and a trip to Disney! Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

It's the height of summer! Dan's on the road, coming in from a Colorado hotel room. Maureen is about to head out on the road on her (somewhat delayed) US tour and then a UK tour! It's travel season! And it's been three weeks since the 2024 Presidential race turned upside-down. And Trump is taking it maturely and well, and by that we mean that he has gone back to Twitter because no one is looking at him with the same googly-eyed stare that he used to get. And his crowd size is FINE. It's GREAT. It's the MOST THAT HAS EVER CROWDED. It's not all he cares about, but it is about 99.9% of what he cares about.He needs a coping strategy. We know of one.Meanwhile, Biden is coasting in his last semester, so Maureen and Dan have ideas about what he could be doing to have a RAD SUMMER. Speaking of RAD SUMMERS, Says Who will be off for the next two weeks while Maureen and Dan go about their travels. But don't worry. Nothing ever happens when they're gone.Nothing can go wrong now, SaysWhovia. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Look, we're going to talk about Tim Walz, but Maureen has a book out and has COVID and is writing this notes.  Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Maureen is sick, Dan is tired, but there's no stopping the vibe shift that has swept the nation with Biden dropping out and Kamala Harris speed-running her new candidacy. But most importantly, Democrats are finally saying the thing that Maureen and Dan have been saying all along: Trump and his goons are all deeply, deeply weird people.Also, JD Vance f*cks a couch.Welcome to the new presidential race, jump on in the water's warm. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

It's been one week.One.Week. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Linguistics professor and podcast host Anne Curzan talks about her new book Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words, which is exactly what it says: A fun and lively conversation about language and the kinds of rules that helpful, and the kind you can ignore. Anne reveals how she came to study language and its history; how she values reducing ambiguity and promoting clarity; the importance of knowing your audience; how to approach new words and usages like a birdwatcher; and how she can assist in the epic struggle between your inner “wordie” and your inner “grammando.” (Length 18:47)

Maureen is overloaded with energy. She is crackling. She just set the rug on fire. Dan Dan bring her down to earth? Yes, yes he can. With his tales of self-care, being a dad, and…uh oh! Maureen touched a piece of paper and it also caught on fire. She cannot feel her hand. Help.Luckily, it's just a week of seismic electoral shifts. The UK unsticks the right-wing underbelly. France flushes the fascists. And the US…What IS going on in the US? Is Biden running? Does anyone know?Maureen has calmed down. She is sitting on a spiky mat. Come and try it, SaysWhova. It is very sharp. It will calm you. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

On this long holiday weekend, some recent book interviews:Nicholas Kristof, opinion columnist for The New York Times and author of several books, including a new memoir, Chasing Hope (Penguin Random House, 2024), reflects on his long career covering tough stories, including war, genocide and addiction, and explains how he remains optimistic despite it all.Luis A. Miranda, Jr. , founder of the political consulting firm MirRam, founding president of the Hispanic Federation and the author of Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit that is Transforming America (Hachette Books, 2024), shares his story of his life and work in NYC politics (and as the father of Lin Manuel).Richard Ocejo, professor of sociology at John Jay College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York, and the author of Sixty Miles Upriver: Gentrification and Race in a Small American City (Princeton University Press, 2024), examines the effect on racial and income balance in the Hudson Valley's Newburgh, NY, of an influx of wealthier remote workers from NYC and its suburbs.Now facing a diagnosis of ALS, Dan Doctoroff, founder and chairman of the research foundation Target ALS, former president and CEO of Bloomberg LP and Sidewalk Labs, New York City deputy mayor for economic development and rebuilding (2002-2007) and the subject of The Urbanist: Dan Doctoroff and the Rise of New York (Phaidon, 2024), looks about his impact on the City after 9/11 under Mayor Bloomberg and the new book that celebrates his achievements.Anne Curzan, University of Michigan professor of English language and literature, linguistics, and education and the author of Says Who?: A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words (Crown, 2024), offers her guide to English usage, where the 'rules' started and how to use them. These interviews were lightly edited for time and clarity and the original web versions are available here:Nicholas Kristof's Optimism (May 15, 2024)Luis Miranda's 'Latino Spirit' (May 7, 2024)When Gentrification Leaves the City (May 30, 2024)Dan Doctoroff's New York (Apr 18, 2024)A 'Funner' Guide to Language Usage (Mar 26, 2024)

This week, Dan and Maureen……are trying. Look, you guys, they're trying. Have you *seen* this week? That's what they're talking about.SaysWhovia 2024: help us carry the body! Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

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

Hello SaysWhovia, Do you like a train wreck? Do you like your life flashing before your eyes? Do you like two octogenarians arguing about golf? Do you like to hear Maureen and Dan at the end of their ropes?You're in luck. Everyone else, sorry.   Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

This week's episode is a little shorter, because Dan and Maureen have agreed to watch and record their reactions to Thursday's debate. Dan is falling to pieces and Maureen is getting fancy for a secret party.  It's all kicking off, SaysWhoavia. So give a listen to today's 30 minute SEE YOU TOMORROW, and come back Friday more ALSO MORE SEE YOU TOMORROW. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Dan's coming in hot today. He's got a lot of jobs. Dad. Podcast producer. Guy who collects dog pee. Teacher. And number one pal to Maureen, whose clothes are inside out. Somehow, this ends up in a reasonably coherent conversation about how racism can be found in the darnedest places in American history! That stuff is everywhere! Maureen gives a short history on eugenics at state fairs. We learn about concerts Dan and Maureen have worked for various causes. And we talk about the saggy ball contest that is the upcoming debate.But seriously, SaysWhovia. Dan has got to GO. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

This week, Maureen tells a barely disguised tale of recent events, and then talks about her blood test results in a lot of detail. The conclusion? Oats. Meanwhile, Dan has been avoiding reality, but reality has been taking him on a map and finally caught up. This leads nicely to the Trump conviction afterparty and the strangely torrid tale of Hunter Binder's trial.But this is actually the musical episode. It cannot be explained any other way.Five minutes, SaysWhovia! Places! Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Hey main feed, surprise! This week's Town Watch episode, usually JUST for our Patreon supporters (which you should totally become!) is coming out on the main feed too!Why? Because Trump is guity and that's just too much fun to not go worldwide.So enjoy!! Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Have you ever wondered what's up with double negation, the history of gender neutral pronouns, or why swearing is taboo? Then get ready for this week's guest, linguist Anne Curzan! Anne and Jonathan talk about how the English language has evolved since the 1300s and how our words are SO powerful because of their central role in our identities and communities. Plus, we talk about how to be a more generous speaker, listener, and caretaker of language. Anne Curzan is the Dean of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan, where she also teaches courses on the history of English, English grammar, language and gender, and the dynamics of conversations. She is a trained linguist and historian of the English language. Her TEDx talk at UM called “What makes a word ‘real'?” has over 2 million views on the national TED site. She earned her B.A. in linguistics from Yale University and her Ph.D. in English language and literature from the University of Michigan. Her book “Says Who?: A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words” came out on March 26th. You can follow Anne on Instagram at @annecurzan and find more information about her book on Penguin Random House. Follow us on Instagram @CuriousWithJVN to join the conversation. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. Transcripts for each episode are available at JonathanVanNess.com. Find books from Getting Curious guests at bookshop.org/shop/curiouswithjvn. Our senior producers are Chris McClure and Julia Melfi. Our editor & engineer is Nathanael McClure. Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall. Our theme music is “Freak” by QUIÑ; for more, head to TheQuinCat.com. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You may think the English language is static, solid, set in its ways. But the language of Shakespeare has changed quite a bit since the Bard's day. Some rules have been bent, others broken. Old words have faded into obscurity, while new slang has burst onto the scene. (Goodbye, crapulous. Hello, awesomesauce!) When faced with this linguistic upheaval, you have two choices, according to today's guest, Anne Curzan, dean of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan and author of "Says Who?: A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words." You can turn into a grammando who ruthlessly corrects grammatical faux pas, staunchly defends "correct" usage, and rails against neologisms. Or you can embrace your inner wordie by becoming a linguistic gourmand who not only savors fresh vocabulary but celebrates lexical innovation as a reminder that our language is evolving, becoming more expansive, more inclusive, and perhaps more playful. Host: Rufus Griscom Guest: Anne Curzan THE NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB We all know that reading is the best investment we can make in ourselves, but figuring out what to read — well, that's another matter. Which is why we started the Next Big Idea Club. We get the best new books (as chosen by our friends Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink) into the hands of curious people. Like you! Join us today at nextbigideaclub.com

Even though people seem to enjoy dining out, many find the process frustrating and difficult. And the restaurant's menu has a lot to do with it. This episode begins with the result of a recent survey regarding how people order, what they think of menus (including QR code menus) how much a meal should cost and more. https://www.usfoods.com/our-services/business-trends/american-menu-choices.html Happiness is a difficult word to define. Even the happiest person in the world isn't happy all the time. Maybe happiness is more of a philosophy – an overall sense of contentment. Maybe it is the result of the things you do and who you do them for. That's what Stephanie Harrison believes, and she has studied what makes people happy. Stephanie is the creator of the “New Happy” philosophy. Her work has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review. The New Happy's art, newsletter, podcast, and programs reach millions of people around the world. Here's the website- https://www.thenewhappy.com. She is also author of the book New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong (https://amzn.to/3WxgOlR). Listen and you will get a deeper understanding of happiness and how to find it. In English we have rules. For example: Don't start an sentence with “and” or “but”; don't end a sentence with a preposition; don't say “ain't” because it's not a real word. Says who? Where do all these rules come from? Who wrote the rules? Are they really rules and or suggestions? Do they even make sense? Here with some insight into the rules of English and the fascinating way our language evolves is Anne Curzan. She is a professor of English language and literature, linguistics, and education and also serves as the dean of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan. Anne is also author of the book Says Who?: A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words (https://amzn.to/44wj7rd). Some people prefer not to know the gender of their soon-to-be-born baby or name it until after birth. However, there are some good reasons – particularly for new fathers – to know sooner rather than later. Listen as I explain what they are. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/children/10014909/Fathers-who-find-out-sex-of-unborn-child-more-likely-to-bond-sooner.html PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Indeed is offering SYSK listeners a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to get your jobs more visibility at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING NerdWallet lets you compare top travel credit cards side-by-side to maximize your spending! Compare & find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, & more https://NerdWallet.com TurboTax Experts make all your moves count — filing with 100% accuracy and getting your max refund, guaranteed! See guarantee details at https://TurboTax.com/Guarantees Luckily for those of us who live with the symptoms of allergies, we can Live Claritin Clear with Claritin-D! eBay Motors has 122 million parts for your #1 ride-or-die, to make sure it stays running smoothly. Keep your ride alive at https://eBayMotors.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

980. This week, I talk with with Anne Curzan about the fascinating world of language evolution, her new book, "Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Language," and why linguists should take marketing tips from Apple and why Ben Franklin thought the word "colonize" was bad.| Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/curzan/transcript| Please take our advertising survey. It helps! https://podsurvey.com/GRAMMAR| Grammarpalooza (Get texts from Mignon!): https://joinsubtext.com/grammar or text "hello" to (917) 540-0876.| Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.| Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses.| Peeve Wars card game. | Grammar Girl books. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty| VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475) or https://sayhi.chat/grammargirl| Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.Audio Engineer: Nathan SemesDirector of Podcast: Brannan GoetschiusAdvertising Operations Specialist: Morgan ChristiansonMarketing and Publicity Assistant: Davina TomlinDigital Operations Specialist: Holly Hutchings| Theme music by Catherine Rannus.| Grammar Girl Social Media Links: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon.References for the Aging segmentvan Boxtel, W, Lawyer, L. Sentence comprehension in ageing and Alzheimer's disease. Lang Linguist Compass. 2021;e12430.Payne, B. R., Gao, X., Noh, S. R., Anderson, C. J., & Stine-Morrow, E. A. (2012). The effects of print exposure on sentence processing and memory in older adults: Evidence for efficiency and reserve. Aging, Neuropsychology and Cognition, 19(1–2), 122–149.

Unlocking the Secrets of English: Smithsonian Associate Anne Curzan Reveals How Language Evolves The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to this special edition of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today, we're diving into the fascinating evolution of the English language with none other than Smithsonian Associate Anne Curzan, a distinguished historian of the English language, linguist,at the University of Michigan, and host herself of the NPR Michigan Public Radio Program, ‘That's What They Say.' In a world where the rules of grammar and language are often debated and dissected, Anne Curzan stands out as a voice of reason and enlightenment. Her latest masterpiece, "Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words," challenges us to rethink what we know about English, pushing the boundaries between traditional grammar and the dynamic, ever-evolving nature of language.  Anne Curzan will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up and the title of her presentation is Language Peeves: Inner Grammandos vs. Inner Wordies.  Check out our show notes today for more information about Anne Curzan's upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, but we have Anne today and let's take a listen to a brief reading by Anne Curzan from her new book, "Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words," That of course is our guest today, Dr. Anne Curzan reading from her new book,  "Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words," We'll be talking to Anne in just a moment, and throughout our conversation, we'll explore the balance between preserving the rich history of language and embracing its inevitable evolution. Today Anne Curzn will share her insights on the primary drivers of language change, whether it be societal shifts or the impact of digital communication. We'll delve into the heart of the debate over grammatical 'rules', the singular 'they', and how these discussions reflect broader societal changes. For our listeners, especially those over 60, Anne Curzan offers practical advice on both remaining relevant in today's multi generational world and in navigating these linguistic shifts, ensuring that language remains a tool for connection, not division among us all. And for a glimpse into the future, Anne will share her predictions and hopes for the evolution of the English language in the coming decade. So, whether you're a self-proclaimed 'grammando', a word enthusiast, or simply curious about the words we use and why we use them, this episode promises to enlighten, entertain, and inspire. Let's embark on this linguistic journey together, right here on The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series. My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Anne Curzan, a distinguished historian of the English language, linguist,at the University of Michigan, and host herself of the NPR Michigan Public Radio Program, ‘That's What They Say.' Dr. Anne Curzan will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of her presentation is Language Peeves: Inner Grammandos vs. Inner Wordies, so please check out our show notes today for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.  My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast.  My thanks to Executive Producer, Sam Heninger.  Please be well, be safe, and Let's Talk About Better™.  The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast.  Thanks, everybody and we'll see you next week.  For more information about Smithsonian Associates, please click here:  https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/language-peeves