That's What They Say

By Anne Curzan, Rebecca Hector

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Sara A.
 Apr 4, 2026

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Funner, snuck, and LOL are all things that we're hearing people say these days.That's What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan studies linguistics and the history of the English language. Each week she'll discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public All Things Considered host Rebecca Hector.That's What They Say airs Fridays at 4:45 p.m. and Sundays at 9:35 a.m. on Michigan Public and you can podcast it here.Do you have an English or grammar question? Ask us here!

Episode Date
TWTS: The wonky journey of "wonky"
Jun 12, 2026
TWTS: Are we canceling adverbs?
Jun 05, 2026
TWTS: Scrimping, skimping, and the degrees of frugality
May 29, 2026
TWTS: From fishmongers to warmongers - and warmongerers
May 22, 2026
TWTS: The death of doornails
May 15, 2026
TWTS: When "f" and "v" were sort of one
May 08, 2026
TWTS: "Peak" felt fine until it was "peaked"
May 01, 2026
TWTS: Why no one is "gonna Pittsburgh"
Apr 24, 2026
TWTS: From "6-7" to sixes and sevens
Apr 20, 2026
TWTS: A hangout is a great place to hang out
Apr 13, 2026
TWTS: Fore! It's a lightning round
Apr 06, 2026
TWTS: Humbled in victory, humbled in defeat
Mar 30, 2026
TWTS: When a reign becomes rain
Mar 23, 2026
TWTS: The Declaration of ... Independency?
Mar 13, 2026
TWTS: Bereft or just lacking?
Mar 09, 2026
TWTS: The wonky journey of "wonky"
Feb 28, 2026
TWTS: Not all sounds resonate
Feb 20, 2026
TWTS: If you're in hurry, you should scurry
Feb 16, 2026
TWTS: The right snuff
Feb 08, 2026
TWTS: A recurring question can reoccur
Jan 31, 2026