Before we begin, this episode is about swear words.

In the course of their discussion, Stephen and Angela say a lot of swear words.

We've bleeped out the most objectionable ones,

but you'll still hear some unpleasant language.

So if you don't like swearing, or you're listening with kids,

you might want to skip this one.

Now here's our show.

Remember, I'm the one with Pottymouth.

I'm Angela Duckworth.

I'm Stephen Dubner.

And you're listening to no stupid questions.

Today on the show, why are people offended by swear words?

Whoa, I can't leave someone said that.

So Angie, let me start with a warning to whoever is doing the bleeping on this episode.

You were going to be very busy over the next 10 hours.

This is going to be a lot of censorship.

Here's what I want to talk to you about today.

There is a lot more swearing or cursing in public these days,

including words that didn't used to be spoken at all in most circumstances.

Like, motherf***ing people call each other.

Hey, motherf***ing, how's it going?

Is that true, by the way, or is that just Stephen Dubner's casual observations?

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