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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2005 · 36 MIN

The Cold War and Hostile Language

from The Word Nerds Archive

Dave Shepherd introduces the Nerd Number, 215-543-NERD. Leave us a voicemail and tell us how you refer to a soft drink. (2:00) Dave mentions podictionary, a short daily podcast about words. (2:42) Dave & Howard Shepherd talk about language from the Cold War. (3:59) Song; 'Adrenaline,' by Nicolas Johansen (13:27) Rude word of the week: 'nazi' (19:05) Song: 'Big Blue Cadillac,' by Kevin Mark (23:00) Military euphemisms (27:38) time: 36:13 size: 24.9 Mb

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