The Common Errors in English Usage Podcast

The Common Errors in English Usage Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 112: Political Stripes—Red & Blue, Liberal, Libertarian, Conservative, and Reactionary
November 14, 2017

This week we discuss, define, and explore political leanings: red/blue, liberal, libertarian, conservative, and reactionary. Subscribe on iTunes Download mp3 On Stitcher Cartoon accompaniment: Links: Buy the book! On sale through the end of the year for j

Episode 111: Left/Right, Socialism, Communism
November 09, 2017

This week we discuss, define, and explore deeply more political terms. This time we cover left vs. right, socialism, and communism. Subscribe on iTunes Download mp3 On Stitcher Cartoon accompaniment: Links: Pre-USSR communist societies. Buy the book! On s

Episode 110: Bureaucracy, Ballots & More
October 31, 2017

This week we spend the time talking about several more terms related to politics and government, including bureaucracy, red tape, ballots, voting, constitution, and parliament. Subscribe on iTunes Download mp3 On Stitcher Cartoon accompaniment: Links: Buy

Episode 109: Empire and Colonies
October 24, 2017

This week we spend the time talking about the word “empire” and its implications. Subscribe on iTunes Download mp3 On Stitcher Cartoon accompaniment: Links: Buy the book! On sale through the end of the year for just $15. This week’s calendar entry is “Rom

Episode 108: Dictatorships, State Capitalism, Monarchy, Oligarchy, Plutocracy, Kleptocracy, and Empire
October 17, 2017

This week we focus on the dark side of governmental power: dictatorships, state capitalism, monarchy, oligarchy, plutocracy, kleptocracy, and empire. Subscribe on iTunes Download mp3 On Stitcher Cartoon accompaniment: Links: This week’s calendar entry is

Episode 107: Suffrage, Franchise, Republic & Democracy
October 10, 2017

This week we focus on voting and discuss “suffrage,”“franchise,”“republic,” and more about “democracy.” Subscribe on iTunes Download mp3 On Stitcher Cartoon accompaniment: Links: This week’s calendar entry is “Democrat Party/Democratic Party.” Buy the boo

Episode 106: Feudalism, Fiefdoms, Monarchy, and Democracy—Where Do We Get All This Government From?
October 02, 2017

This week we continue our discussion of words related to government and politics, including “feudalism,”“fiefdom,”“monarchy,” and “democracy.” Subscribe on iTunes Download mp3 On Stitcher Cartoon accompaniment: Links: This week’s calendar entry is “grow.”

Episode 105: Government and Politics—More Than Just Words
September 26, 2017

This week we begin a discussion of words related to government and politics, starting with “government” and “politics” themselves. First we go over problems with Washington, but not in the way you might think! Subscribe on iTunes Download mp3 On Stitcher

Episode 104: Finishing Up Health Care Terms: Networks, HMOs, Pre-existing Conditions, HIPA, and Primary Care Physicians
September 19, 2017

This week we finish up our discussion of useful vocabulary related to health care, including talk about networks, pre-existing conditions, HIPA, Obamacare vs. the ACA, and primary care physicians. Subscribe on iTunes Download mp3 On Stitcher Cartoon accom

Episode 103: Long-term Care Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Death Panels, and Even More on Health Care
September 12, 2017

This week we talk more about health care, including long-term care insurance, health savings accounts, death panels, and Charlie Gard. Subscribe on iTunes Download mp3 On Stitcher Cartoon accompaniment: Links: The New York Times’ Ron Lieber on the ethics