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Rhiannon12866

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9. Thanks! I knew you'd love his appearance - and Colbert obviously did, too!

Reply to Behind the Aegis (Reply #8)

Sat May 3, 2025, 09:11 PM

May 3

And I listen to most books in my car, President Carter, Mary Trump, Liz Cheney (all who I recommend), so I'll have to look for John McWhorter, too! And I completely agree that the Democrats could use a language expert and he is the best - since he could interpret what the Republicans are really trying to say, especially TFG...

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Stephen Colbert - Guest Columbia University linguistics professor and bestselling author John McWhorter [View all] Rhiannon12866 May 2 OP

His suggestion to clarify the singular "they" TommyT139 May 2 #1

I agree - and thanks so much! Rhiannon12866 May 2 #2

You're welcome! TommyT139 May 2 #3

He is really interesting! Thanks for sharing this, Rhi! ❤️ littlemissmartypants May 2 #4

Thanks! And I agree, I've seen him before and he's very interesting, smart and has a sense of humor... Rhiannon12866 May 2 #5

You're welcome! ❤️ littlemissmartypants May 2 #6

he is as funny as many comedians rampartd May 2 #7

Thank you for giving me a head's up! I wouldn't have seen this!! Behind the Aegis May 3 #8

Thanks! I knew you'd love his appearance - and Colbert obviously did, too! Rhiannon12866 May 3 #9