Speaking American

This hour, we’ll talk about how the U.S. developed so many regional dialects – and about how to navigate these sub-languages – with Josh Katz, author of “Speaking American: How Y’all, Youse, and You Guys Talk: A Visual Guide.”

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Tacos, Tamales And Tex-Mex

This hour, we’ll talk about Tex-Mex with two experts: Mando Rayo, co-author of “The Tacos of Texas” and Sylvia Casares, author of “The Enchilada Queen Cookbook: Enchiladas, Fajitas, Tamales, and More Classic Recipes from Texas-Mexico Border Kitchens.”

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The Last Laugh

This hour, we’ll talk about if it will ever not be “too soon” to crack a joke about the Holocaust with Ferne Pearlstein. She explores one of comedy’s most taboo topics with Mel Brooks, Louis C.K., Chris Rock and other comedians in her documentary “The Last Laugh,” which screens Thursday as part of Videofest.

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The Power Of Pride

This hour, we’ll explore how pride can push us to great achievements – and make us do terrible things in the process – with University of British Columbia psychology professor Jessica Tracy.

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When Strangers Meet

This hour, we’ll talk about what could actually happen if we just said “hello” to that person behind us in the checkout line with Kio Stark. She writes about the idea in “When Strangers Meet: How People You Don’t Know Can Transform You.”

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