Left Language, Right Language

On the Media | Dec 2, 2016

When ideas are fraught, so is language. Does using the term "alt-right" mask misogyny and racism? When is "white supremacist" an accurate descriptor, and when is it a bludgeon? We hear from our followers on Facebook and Twitter about recent rhetorical instances in the media that obscure the truth. And, Brooke talks with writer and linguist John McWhorter about words that take on partisan leanings, and why it's important to choose the right ones.

Songs: 

Prelude 7: Sign and Sigil by John Zorn
Trance Dance by John Zorn

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