Science Diction - What does the word “meme” have to do with evolutionary biology? And why do we call it “Spanish flu” when it was never Spanish? Science Diction is a podcast about words—and the science stories within them. If you like your language with a side of science, Science Diction has you covered. Brought to you by Science Friday and WNYC Studios.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1500919715

The Allusionist - Adventures in language with Helen Zaltzman. TheAllusionist.org

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id957430475

Words for Granted - Words for Granted is a podcast that looks at how words change over time. Host Ray Belli uses linguistic evolution as a way of understanding larger historical and cultural changes.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1123201523

Lexicon Valley - A close examination of language — its power to inform and misinform, to elucidate and obfuscate — from renowned Columbia University linguistics professor John McWhorter. A true polymath, McWhorter analyzes the words and phrases that dominate our discourse and make the headlines. For extra content, including bonus episodes and written columns, please consider becoming a paying subscriber to Booksmart Studios!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1576564760

Lingthusiasm - A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics by Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne. A weird and deep conversation about language delivered right to your ears the third Thursday of every month.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1186056137

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