The Weaponization Of Language

In this episode, Mike and Peter return to a more linguistics based analysis and zoom in on the weaponization of language - how it's used to convince and inspire, but also manipulate and deceive.

The brief audio clip from Darkest Hour is strictly being used for educational purposes only!

Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.

Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley