Otherwords

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Station:
PBS (US)

Status:
Running

Start:
2021-03-24

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Otherwords digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human

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S6E5 - The Problem with Judges Acting Like Linguists

Air Date: 26 May 2026 11:00 (CDT)

S6E6 - The English Language Has a Smelly Problem

Air Date: 23 Jun 2026 11:00 (CDT)

S6E7 - Can the Government Control How We Speak?

Air Date: 21 Jul 2026 11:00 (CDT)