Best J E Taylor Podcasts (2024)

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J. Kameron Carter - Department of African American Studies, University of California, Irvine 1:09:00

2h ago1:09:00

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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David Kalonji Walton - Department of History and African American Studies, Lincoln University 44:49

6h ago44:49

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This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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The language of liars. 'Legendary,' 'famous,' or 'notorious'? Fish shapes. 14:49

3d ago14:49

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1011. This week, we look at language patterns that may indicate someone is lying, such as how often they say "um" and the diversity of the words they use. Then we tease out the difference between being legendary, famous, infamous, and notorious. The "language of lying" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the Unive…

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Ep57 S3: Daryl Olschewski "A Record of What I Have Both Seen and Heard" - Brent H. Nielson 28:13

2h ago28:13

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In this episode, Bro Daryl Oslchewski reviews the conference address by Elder Brent H. Nielson about testimony and how it affects our lives. He shares how the atonement has allowed him to follow the prophet and things celestial fully. See the address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/23nielson?lang=eng Enrol…

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Ep58 S3: Steve Rose "The Testimony of Jesus" - D. Todd Christofferson 29:04

2h ago29:04

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Brother Steve Rose joins the podcast again to quote CS Lewis, to laugh, and to share how this address from Elder D. Todd Christofferson has helped him to strengthen his testimony of Jesus Christ and how he can improve his own discipleship. See the address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/51christofferson?la…

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Austin Lee - Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, Boston University 44:42

5d ago44:42

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Courtney Joseph - Department of History and African American Studies, Lake Forest College 1:04:23

1h ago1:04:23

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Cat Idioms. 'Summerween' and other blends. Bankery 16:33

14m ago16:33

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1010. We'd never be accused of belling the cat, but we did let our curiosity get the best of us when sniffing around common cat-related idioms. Plus, little did we know that we're already in Augtober and Summerween! Grab a pumpkin-spiced treat and come on an adventure through the looking glass to learn about portmanteau words. The "cat idoims" segm…

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Ep55 S3: Neil Young "Call, Don't Fall" by Elder Carlos G. Godoy 28:57

3h ago28:57

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In this episode, Brother Young talks about prayer in real terms, both for those who get great answers and those who may still be waiting. His discussion follows the advice of Elder Godoy in his address, "Call, Don't Fall," from the April 2024 general conference. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04…

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Ep56 S3: Kyle Bybee "Foreordained to Serve" by Elder Steven R. Bangerter 30:29

2h ago30:29

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In this episode, Brother Kyle Bybee explores the idea of agency and how we were able to build our capacity and use our agency to learn before this life. This discussion centers around the conference talk entitled "Fordained to Serve" by Elder Steven R. Bangerter. See the address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/202…

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Sophia Jahadhmy and Sofia Meadows-Muriel - Department of Africana Studies, Cornell University 1:07:46

4h ago1:07:46

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Kyle T. Mays - Department of African American Studies, University of California, Los Angeles 55:07

2h ago55:07

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This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Apostrophes have always been confusing. 'First' or 'firstly'? Trudy! 15:54

17d ago15:54

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1009. If you think apostrophes are confusing today, wait until you hear how people used them 100s of years ago! Ammon Shea has some wild stories. Plus, should you use "first," "second," and "third" or "firstly," "secondly," and "thirdly"? Ammon Shea is the author of "Bad English," "Reading the OED." 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp cha…

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Ep53 S3: Alan Sackett "Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys" - By Pres. Russell M. Nelson 31:06

1h ago31:06

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WELCOME TO SEASON 3! In this season 3 inaugural episode, Alan Sackett talks about having his mind expanded by the teachings of President Russell M. Nelson in his address, "Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys." We also talk about why institute is so important and valuable. See the address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-co…

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Ep54 S3: Brad Steele "Bridging the Two Great Commandments" By Elder Gary E. Stevenson 29:27

9d ago29:27

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In this episode, Brad Steele shares some very interesting thoughts on the two great commandments found in Matthew 22 and explored originally by Elder Gary E. Stevenson in the April 2024 address, "Bridging the Two Great Commandments." He also points out the process President Oaks has gone through to understand how those two commandments work togethe…

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Erika Denise Edwards - Department of History, University of Texas at El Paso 57:17

21d ago57:17

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Regina Bradley - Department of English, Kennesaw State University 37:24

4h ago37:24

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This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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When to use 'the' before a noun. Why rhymes help us remember. Opening a lime. 18:22

24d ago18:22

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1008. We look at why you have to use "the" before some nouns and not others, and then we dive into the science behind why rhymes stick in our memory and how they can even influence our beliefs. The "articles before nouns" segment was written by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of t…

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Rinaldo Walcott - Department of Africana and American Studies, University of Buffalo 1:11:52

5d ago1:11:52

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor - Department of African American Studies, Princeton University 1:11:50

7d ago1:11:50

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Why singers lose their accents. Why the 'I before E' rule is weird. 18:29

1M ago18:29

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1007. Why do Adele and Susan Boyle sound American when they sing? We have answers. Plus, with all the talk about "weird" lately, we think it's time to examine the old "I before E except after C" rule that has so many exceptions it's hardly a rule at all — until you add W for "weird." The singing segment is written by Susan K. Herman, a former multi…

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David Ikard - Department of African American and Diaspora Studies, Vanderbilt University 1:11:11

26d ago1:11:11

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Charisse Burden-Stelly - Department of African American Studies, Wayne State University 44:53

14d ago44:53

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Why 'I' takes plural verbs. Making names that end in S, like Harris and Biles, possessive. Marinate. 14:40

1M ago14:40

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1006. We look at why the pronoun "I" seems to take plural verbs, and then we talk about a grammar topic that's in the news: how to make names that end in S (like Harris and Biles) possessive. | Share a recording of your familect story with me on WhatsApp, Threads, Instagram, or Mastodon. | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simpleca…

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Ep52 S2: Mats Peterson “Opposition in All Things" by Elder Mathias Held 27:29

18d ago27:29

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In this episode, Mats Peterson is back to review “Opposition in All Things" by Elder Mathias Held, wherein the discussion of opposition is found. In a timely way, Mats shares how trusting in the Lord and patiently understanding that there is still time helps all of us find peace and strength to weather life's storms. Find the talk here: https://www…

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Scot Brown - Department of African American Studies, University of California, Los Angeles 47:36

1M ago47:36

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This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Shaida Akbarian - Department of Comparative Studies, Ohio State University 43:38

1M ago43:38

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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A brief history of English (aka when they spoke French in England). Killer death meat. 19:21

2M ago19:21

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1005. You asked, so I have a brief history of English from invading Germanic tribes to the Modern English era. We talk about Vikings, the Norman Conquest, the Black Death, the Tyndale Bible, the printing press, and more. | Share a recording of your familect story with me on Threads, Instagram, or Mastodon. | Edited transcript with links: https://gr…

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Ep51 S2: Steve Rose “Be Still, and Know That I Am God” by Elder David A. Bednar 29:08

1M ago29:08

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In this episode, local legend Brother Steve Rose shares incites about stillness and being more firmly moored to the bedrock of Jesus Christ. He also discusses some unique discoveries in Elder David A. Bednar's most recent conference address, "Be Still, and Know That I Am God." Find the talk here:https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-con…

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David Green - Department of English, Howard University 1:01:23

1M ago1:01:23

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This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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The power of words: Conscious language, with Karen Yin 42:08

1M ago42:08

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1004. This week, Karen Yin, author of "The Conscious Style Guide," discusses the concept of conscious language and its importance in promoting equity and respect. We explore the differences between conscious language and political correctness, the evolution of the singular "they," and how to navigate language change. Karen also shares insights on a…

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Ep50 S2: Atina Laufiso "Put Ye on the Lord Jesus Christ" by Sister J. Anette Dennis 28:30

2M ago28:30

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In this episode, Brother Atina Laufiso invites us to revisit Sister J. Annette Dennis's address about covenants and growth. He shares how these covenants bring us hope and strength and how considering our own spirituality is so key in life for continued discipleship. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2…

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Stephanie Jones and Makeba Lavan - Department of African Diaspora Studies, Grinnell College 1:26:01

28d ago1:26:01

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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How to write about zero. Are your emails accidentally rude? PAPST. 17:23

1M ago17:23

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1003. This week, we look at zero — what a weird number! It has two plurals, sometimes you use the word and sometimes you use the numeral, and it gave rise to a bunch of idioms in the World War II era. Then we turn our attention to email. Generational differences can lead to misunderstandings. We explain why and how to avoid them. | Edited transcrip…

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Ep49 S2: Tiana Mitchell "Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ" by Elder Brian K. Taylor 29:29

29d ago29:29

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In this episode, Sister Tiana Mitchell talks about how following the plan of our Heavenly Father is difficult but asks a very poignant question regarding whose miracle we should really seek. She begins with "Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ" by Elder Brian K. Taylor. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/…

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Ep48 S2: Rob Hoch "Faithful to the End" by Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus 28:45

2M ago28:45

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In this episode, Dr. Rob Hoch shares how powerful it can be to be faithful to the end and how much that process can help in our times of need. Roba and Kirk discuss "Faithful to the End" by Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/33spannaus?lang=eng ----- The Thinking Ce…

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Ep47 S2: Chad Crawford "Pray, He is There" by Pres. Susan H. Porter 27:49

1M ago27:49

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In this episode, Brother Chad Crawford looks at the power of prayer and how it teaches us to know, show, and grow in our faith in Jesus Christ and ourselves. We discuss "Pray, He is There" by Pres. Susan H. Porter. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/42porter?lang=eng ----- The Thinking Celestial…

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Ep46 S2: Cody Hancuff "Trust in the Lord" by Elder Paul B. Pieper 28:11

2M ago28:11

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In this episode, Brother Hancuff opens up about how he has trusted in the Lord, even in the midst of his own personal struggles, and how the Lord will bless us with what we need. We discuss "Trust in the Lord" by Elder Paul B. Pieper. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/44pieper?lang=eng ----- The…

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J. Marlena Edwards - Department of African American Studies, Penn State University 59:51

1M ago59:51

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This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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AI: Friend or foe? A conversation with Martha Brockenbrough 22:29

1M ago22:29

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1002. This week, Mignon talks with author Martha Brockenbrough about the good and bad sides of using artificial intelligence for writing and education, including ethical concerns about using AI-generated content, strategies for teaching writing in the age of AI, and the potential effects on teachers' jobs. Martha's new book, "Future Tense": https:/…

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Ep45 S2: Ben Moody "Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys" by Pres Russell M. Nelson 29:07

1M ago29:07

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In this episode, young single adult and seminary teacher Ben Moody discusses the power and peace of priesthood keys and invites us to go to where the light is. He also highlights the promised blessings in "Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys" by Pres Russell M. Nelson. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conferen…

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Michael E. Sawyer - Department of English, University of Pittsburgh 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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The unspoken rules of adjectives. The rise of 'yeah-nah.' Sundies 17:43

2M ago17:43

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1001. This week, we explore the often-overlooked rules for ordering adjectives in English and when to use commas between them. Then, spurred by a recent shout-out at a Taylor Swift concert in Australia, we look at the rise of the phrase "yeah-nah" (and its American cousin "yeah-no"). | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.c…

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Dominick Quinney - Department of Ethnic Studies, Albion College 40:40

2M ago40:40

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This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Grammar Girl at 1000: Words, wisdom, and a dash of whimsy 25:35

2M ago25:35

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1000. In this special 1000th episode, I take the hot seat to answer your questions. Hear what made the first year of the podcast so wild, what I wish I had done differently, what mistakes I still make, how I still find fresh topics after all these years, and the title of my secret dream show (hint: it involves penguins!). It's a celebration of lang…

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John Murillo III - Department of African American Studies, University of California, Irvine 1:17:59

1M ago1:17:59

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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The birth of American English. How to recognize a phrasal verb. Cucka-nucka. 19:06

2M ago19:06

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999. This week, we look at what shaped early American English, from Native American words to Noah Webster's spelling reforms. Then, we explore phrasal verbs, looking at their grammatical peculiarities and some tips to distinguish them from other types of verbs. The "American English" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguisti…

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Deirdre Cooper Owens - Department of History and Africana Studies Institute, University of Connecticut 53:50

2M ago53:50

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Martha Biondi - Department of Black Studies, Northwestern University 46:55

2M ago46:55

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Ruth Nicole Brown, Suban Nur Cooley, LeConté Dill, Yvonne Morris - Department of African and African American Studies, Michigan State University 1:07:42

2M ago1:07:42

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This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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