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Tue, Jul 20, 2010 -- 10:00 AM
Weird and Wonderful Words
In "Wordcatcher: An Odyssey into the World of Weird and Wonderful Words," Phil Cousineau delves into the curious etymologies of words ranging from the seemingly straightforward to the utterly obscure. Cousineau joins us in studio to discuss the hidden histories and meanings of the 250 words profiled in his book. An author and filmmaker, Cousineau has published 26 nonfiction books and has 15 scriptwriting credits to his name.
Host: Michael Krasny
Guests:
- Phil Cousineau, author and filmmaker
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