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This week on "A Way with Words": Grant and Martha discuss the L-word--or two L-words, actually: liberal and libertarian. They reflect different political philosophies, so why do they look so similar? Also, is the term expat racist? A journalist argues that the word expat carries a value judgment, suggesting that Westerners who move to another country are admirable and adventurous, while the term immigrant implies that someone moved out of necessity or may even be a burden to their adopted country. Finally, what do guys call a baby shower thrown for the father-to-be? A dad-chelor party? Plus, glottalization, film at 11, grab a root and growl, and Pig Latin.
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By Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.4.6
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This week on "A Way with Words": Grant and Martha discuss the L-word--or two L-words, actually: liberal and libertarian. They reflect different political philosophies, so why do they look so similar? Also, is the term expat racist? A journalist argues that the word expat carries a value judgment, suggesting that Westerners who move to another country are admirable and adventurous, while the term immigrant implies that someone moved out of necessity or may even be a burden to their adopted country. Finally, what do guys call a baby shower thrown for the father-to-be? A dad-chelor party? Plus, glottalization, film at 11, grab a root and growl, and Pig Latin.
Listen to all episodes for free: https://waywordradio.org/
Support the show to keep episodes coming: https://waywordradio.org/donate
Your responses, questions, and comments are welcomed at any time!
https://waywordradio.org/contact
[email protected]
Listener line 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the US and Canada
Text/SMS +1 (619) 567-9673
Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. All rights reserved.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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