We talk to a consumer advocate about more consumer goods are requiring subscriptions. Then, we learn more about how families create special words or phrases that only mean something to themselves.
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You don't buy technology, you rent it
From phones to farm equipment and coffee makers to cars, a growing number of consumer goods require ongoing subscriptions to work or limit the ability to get repairs. A consumer advocate says we’re witnessing the death of ownership–and it’s costing us money.
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Familects: Secret languages of intimacy and connection
We talk to a language expert about “familects”—the unique words and phrases we develop within our tight-knit social groups to establish and strengthen our connections to one another.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Nathan Proctor Guest
- Martha Barnette Guest
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