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Transcripts For CSPAN2 Reagan Rising 20170527

And now we kick off weekend with Craig Shirley recounting president reagans political life from 19761980. [inaudible conversations] good afternoon and welcome to the gaithersburg book festival. Im a resident of gaithersburg and a member of the Democratic Central Committee representing district 17 which encompasses the beautiful city of gaithers burg, so welcome. Gaiters thug proudly supports the airports and humanities. We are pleased to bring you this event thanks in part to the generous support of our sponsors and volunteers. So when you see them around and theyre Walking Around here, please, take time to say thanks. Appreciate that. Like to get right to this event here, but first a few announcements. Please, silence all your devices. Ill wait. [laughter] ill wait, go ahead. Silence all devices. Thank you. ....

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Transcripts For CSPAN2 John McWhorter Discusses Words On The Move 20170128

Next, Columbia University Professor John mcwhorter discovers how word means have changed over time. This program contains language that some may find offensive. Welcome to the library my name is erica parker. Before we get started i have respect for the speaker and your fellow audience members, please silence all Electronic Devices at this time. Thank you for joining us for a talk with John Mcwhorter on his book words on the move why english wont and cant sit still like, literally . Language shifts. Constantly. Did you know the word clue derived from clue, a middle english word meaning aa bowl of thread now it makes sense, countless other words change taking on new meeting or new shades of meaning. In the age of memes and texan, lol, ls w, ts w, etc. Langua ....

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