And Now You Know

Is the Midwest accent disappearing, or is it just… mellowing out over time? Teresa takes a closer look at how accents are actually learned, why younger generations are starting to sound more “neutral,” and how things like media, school, and even the way we talk to kids can shape the way they speak. From code-switching to the Northern Cities Vowel Shift (don’t worry, it’s explained in plain English), this episode breaks down why your kids might not sound like you — even though they’re definitely paying attention.And here’s the twist: in some places, the Midwest accent isn’t just changing… it might actually be reversing course. Oh yeah, you betcha there’s more going on here than you think.Follow the show on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X⁠⁠⁠ Send an ⁠⁠⁠email⁠⁠⁠ if you have any questions you'd like answered