Published Nov 2, 2023
John McWhorter on Linguistics, Music, and Race (Live at Mason) | Conversations with Tyler
Renowned linguist John McWhorter explores the evolution of language through Creole and Pidgin dialects, critiques the Great American Songbook in light of modern music, and navigates the complexities of race, economics, and cultural perceptions live at Mason with Tyler Cowen.
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