Geoffrey Nunberg

Stanford linguist and author of Going Nucular Geoff Nunberg discusses the word entrepreneur.

As President Bush and Sen. John Kerry look to their second face-to-face meeting Friday night, linguist Geoff Nunberg considers the language of the 2004 debates.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg considers how we think bout the Internet and how that is reflected in the language we use to describe it.

Commentator Geoff Nunberg considers brand names. They make up a significant proportion of the average person's vocabulary. Nunberg says the English language is being privatized.

What does it say about electoral politics that "values," formerly a political bromide, is now a battle cry?

The Fresh Air linguist comments on the speaking styles of 2004 presidential candidates John Kerry and George Bush.

Nunberg considers profanity and how certain words, in certain eras, have had the power to offend.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg considers the language of the Vietnam War and how it's being used today.

Nunberg considers the word "torture."

Fresh Air linguist Geoff Nunberg looks at the term 'blogging.'