Why we swear, the 4-day work week

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John Lieber, far left, chair and CEO of the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority, rides the MTA's newest subway train, Friday Feb. 3, 2023, in New York.
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We talk to a professor who studies cursing to better understand why we say these words and how we treat them socially. And we talk to an organizational behavior professor about the benefits and drawbacks to a four-day work week.

Featured in this Show

  • Why we swear and how cultural norms around cursing have changed

    Cultural norms about swearing have changed over the years. We talk to a professor who studies cursing to better understand why we say these words and how we treat them socially.

  • The pros and cons of a potential 4-day work week

    Recent pilot studies of four-day work weeks in the United Kingdom have produced positive results for employees and employers. We talk to an organizational behavior professor about the benefits and drawbacks to the potential change.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Timothy Jay Guest
  • Alexander Stajkovic Guest

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