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How Language Nerds Solve Crimes

The fact that we all have our own unique way of speaking is a beautiful thing. It's at the core of personal expression and contributes to the wonderful tapestry of language. But it also means that no form of expression can be 100% anonymous. Linguists use language everyday to solve crimes. As the famous Miranda warning goes: "anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law."
Season 4 Episode 1 Length 08:59 Premiere: 01/25/24

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S4 E7 Length 08:58 Premiere Date 07/25/24

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S4 E5 Length 07:14 Premiere Date 05/30/24

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S4 E4 Length 09:11 Premiere Date 04/25/24

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S4 E3 Length 07:33 Premiere Date 03/21/24

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S4 E2 Length 08:32 Premiere Date 02/22/24

How Language Nerds Solve Crimes
S4 E1 Length 08:59 Premiere Date 01/25/24

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