Episode

The hidden story behind our accents

Podcast: The Mountain Life
Published: Jun 10, 2026
Duration seconds: 1516
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Linguist Valerie Fridland, author of "Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents," shares the surprising science behind the way we speak.