Words in the Middle

Laura Rosenberg

Society & Culture

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How does something like "lit" make it into our lexicon, and why are teenagers using it in conversation? Ever hear someone say "spill the tea" and not understood what they meant? In Words in the Middle, we explore how popular culture mixes with language and becomes #trendy.

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Recent episodes

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100 Years of Life & Language: Part IFeb 28, 2020 · 12 min
2020: To Seeing & Speaking ClearlyDec 31, 2019 · 11 min
Ok, BoomerNov 16, 2019 · 33 min
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Summer Slice: Pt. IIAug 2, 2019 · 12 min
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A WordJul 5, 2019 · 50 min

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