Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss a mystery word or phrase with lexicographer Ben Zimmer. Lexicon Valley is sponsored by OPEN ACCOUNT, a podcast series created by SuChin Pak and Umpqua Bank. OPEN ACCOUNT explores, through honest and sometimes comical interviews, our uncomfortable silence around money. OPEN ACCOUNT is available now on iTunes. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/podcastsplus. Twitter: @lexiconvalley Facebook: facebook.com/LexiconValley Email:
NYC live show with Jonathan Goldstein, Ross Douthat, and Jen Spyra
61 Min
Feb 2, 2017
A new Bankrate study suggests nearly 40% of co-signers end up stuck with at least part of the bill. It also found more than a quarter of cosigners wound up with a lower credit score because of late or missed payments from the primary borrower.
2 Min
Jun 6, 2016
Jones-Quartey talks breaking into animation and common misconceptions about what it takes to “make” it.
0 Min
Sep 1, 2017
