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(McSorley's Old Ale House)
Living in a hearing world when you’re not hearing. Listening to music that’s fallen out of tempo, but not out of pitch. And losing oneself, or at least trying to, amidst the clinking mugs and collegial conversation at McSorley’s Wonderful Saloon. Also, breaking news about the Word of the Year from the floor of the American Dialect Society’s annual convention.
Convention 2004 – the Nominees
Reporting from the floor of the American Dialect Society’s annual convention is correspondent Sean Cole, along with language analyst Erin McKean. They’re standing by to find out who is favored among the nominations for Word of the Year 2003.
Slowed Down Sound
Not Hearing
When Joanne Karpowitz was growing up, there were few resources available for the severely hearing impaired. So she learned to make do, to the point where now she is often able to “pass” as hearing, though in fact she can barely hear at all. But as she’s learned, passing comes ...
Convention 2004 – The Winner
Back to the convention floor, where delegates are voting on Word of the Year. Sean Cole continues his coverage, and catches up with language analyst Erin McKean for the post-election wrap up. Produced by Curtis Fox.
Raise a Glass
Some of Joseph Mitchell’s most remembered writing is from his book titled “McSorley’s Wonderful Saloon.” As the saloon embarks (with little fanfare) on its 150th year, host Dean Olsher plumbs the place for memories of all kinds. Excerpts from Mitchell’s essay read by Wayne Shulmister.
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