EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 45 MIN
When Did We Start Saying "Wicked Pissah"?
from The Curiosity Desk · host GBH News
First up, GBH's Esteban Bustillos joins Jonathan Tannenwald from the Philadelphia Inquirer to compare Boston’s readiness against Philadelphia. Then, We’re learning about this history of prom with Amy L. Best, sociologist & author of the book “Prom Night: Youth, Schools, and Popular Culture.” Lastly, Edgar answers some etymological curiosity questions with Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette from A Way With Words.
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First up, GBH's Esteban Bustillos joins Jonathan Tannenwald from the Philadelphia Inquirer to compare Boston’s readiness against Philadelphia. Then, We’re learning about this history of prom with Amy L. Best, sociologist & author of the book “Prom Night: Youth, Schools, and Popular Culture.” Lastly, Edgar answers some etymological curiosity questions with Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette from A Way With Words.
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When Did We Start Saying "Wicked Pissah"?
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