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Jul 2024
53m 45s

Baby Blues (Rebroadcast) - 1 July 2024

Hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.
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A hundred years ago, suffragists lobbied to win women the right to vote. Linguistically speaking, though, suffrage isn’t about “suffering.” It’s from a Latin word that involves voting. Plus: military cadences often include Jody calls, rhyming verses about the mythical guy who steals your sweetheart while you’re off serving the country. But just who is Jody, ... Show More
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