President Biden announced the framework for a new trade partnership with a dozen Asian countries during a recent trip abroad. We look at what’s known about the deal and where the U.S. trade relationship with China stands. We also talk with the author of a new book on the quirks and oddities of the English language.
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A look at Biden and others' new trade framework for the Pacific
We talk about the launch of a new Pacific trade framework, and look at how it could affect U.S. trade and relations with China.
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Why does the English language have so many exceptions to its own rules?
For every spelling or pronunciation rule in the English language, there seems to be an exception. A linguist talks with us about her new book exploring the oddities of English and where they come from.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Kristin Vekasi Guest
- Arika Okrent Guest
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