EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 48 MIN
Raised Eyebrows
from [Un]phased Unedited Podcast · host Lisa Ingarfield
Given that we love language, Dr. Shaunna discusses "false cognates" —words that look or sound the same across languages but mean different things—and how they can cause awkward, harmful, or even offensive moments. Toronto Tempo Head Coach Sandy Brondello provides a recent example of this with problematic language about Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese. Later Dr. Lisa discusses new cultural lows in how character and integrity seem to matter less when assessing leaders. Are we at a new low? Or is our culture simply more transparent about chronic lows in character?Content note: This episode discusses offensive language and alleged public controversies. If you’re sensitive to those topics, listener discretion is advised.
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In this episode, we examine how language, culture, and power dynamics intersect. From a controversial remark in the WNBA to the widening accountability gap in leadership on social media, we explore how words carry weight across global boundaries—and how different generations can build a collective compact for real change.
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