You might have noticed that the word “y’all” is popping up everywhere. For decades, linguists have noted that regional American accents are disappearing. But at the same time, use of this traditionally Southern pronoun is rapidly spreading — and the reasons may surprise you.

Today, we’re sharing a special episode from The Broadside, produced by our friends at WUNC (North Carolina Public Radio). The Broadside is your source for Southern news and culture stories that might not be on the front page, but definitely deserve a deeper look. Like this episode, where award-winning podcast producer and host Anisa Khalifa takes listeners on a journey to understand how the word “y’all” has quietly conquered the English-speaking world.

Listen to more episodes of The Broadside and follow the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/uZ_Oqv_c?sid=gravy

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