A language expert teaches us about the unique vocabulary we develop within our social groups. Then, a youth incarceration expert explains why Wisconsin has one of the highest rates of prisoners incarcerated for crimes they committed as minors.
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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.
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Why Wisconsin has so many people incarcerated for crimes they committed as youth
A new report finds that Wisconsin has the second-highest percentage in the nation of prisoners incarcerated for crimes they committed as minors. An expert explains.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Martha Barnette Guest
- Michael Caldwell Guest
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