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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 25 MIN

The hidden story behind our accents

from The Mountain Life · host Lynn Ware Peek

Linguist Valerie Fridland, author of "Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents," shares the surprising science behind the way we speak.

Linguist Valerie Fridland, author of "Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents," shares the surprising science behind the way we speak.

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Linguist Valerie Fridland, author of "Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents," shares the surprising science behind the way we speak.

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