The Inner Workings of Out

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Society & Culture, News

4.6 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 20 February 2018

⏱️ 34 minutes

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John McWhorter on the rich complexities of a humble preposition. 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: @lexiconvalley Facebook: facebook.com/LexiconValley Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Did you know choosing the train over your car can cut your carbon footprint by up to two thirds?
0:06.0	So, one family outing at a time, one little adventurer at a time, one trip to the museum, one dinner in the city, one nap on the way home at a time.
0:18.0	One train journey at a time can help create a greener future.
0:23.0	So when will you take your next trip? Find out more at nationalrail.co.uk slash greener.
0:30.0	Welcome back to meditation mindset. Time spent alone.
0:35.0	Sir, are you still in the bath?
0:38.0	Yes, I'm listening to my podcast.
0:41.0	Can I come in? Ah, no, no, no!
0:43.0	Just need to grab the core clippers. Don't worry, I'll cover my eyes.
0:47.0	What? Whoa!
0:49.0	God, we're gonna fall!
0:50.0	No!
0:53.0	I'm still not looking!
0:54.0	And I'm not listening to my podcast.
0:57.0	Don't worry about it. Meirhatted!
0:59.0	Simple!
1:00.0	The following podcast contains explicit language.
1:08.0	From New York City, this is Lexicon Valley, a podcast about language.
1:13.0	I'm John McWhorter and this is my older daughter, one morning on a school day.
1:19.0	Dad, help me choose out my clothes.
1:23.0	And yes, of course, all of my life in my home takes place with a 1930s dancepan.
1:31.0	Playing in the background, that for those of you who might want to know is Cole Porter's Love Me, Love My Pecanese from the 1936 movie Born to Dance.
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