143. Simplified Spelling w/ Gabe Henry
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In this very special guest episode, Kyle, Emily, and Seth are all joined by author Gabe Henry who’s been walking in the particularly large shoes of Teddy Roosevelt lately with the recent release of his book Enough is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell .
In Enough is Enuf, Henry explores hundreds of years of spelling reform efforts as led by the likes of Teddy Roosevelt, Mark Twain, George Bernard Shaw, and many, many more. From spelling bees to the SoundSpel, and from Ben Franklin to the artist formerly known as Prince, Henry covers the gamut.
Henry answers all the questions asked by episode 123. Decalogue, and demands us to look at the world thru the lenz of absent silent leters, single leters where there 1ce were 2, and alfabets made completely anu in a conversation we hope will respark the spelling reform debate.
Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.
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Produced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily Moyers
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