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Podcast: Slate Debates
Episode: Why Language Can't Be Tamed
Description: A conversation with Lane Greene, author of Talk on the Wild Side, about the "vague and anarchic" nature of language.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/podcastsplus. Twitter: @lexiconvalleyFacebook: facebook.com/LexiconValleyEmail: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices