Topic: Linguistic Slip

3 chapters across the catalog

Freedom Bracelet
Episode 1326 52:14 - 53:57

1326: Freedom Bracelet

Justin Trudeau Hysteric Step, Canadian Science Support

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a linguistic slip during a speech about scientific research and environmental protection, referring to a "hysteric" step forward before correcting himself to "historic." The error was highlighted as a "truth comes out" moment by critics of the Canadian government's pandemic and environmental policies.

Bite Work
Episode 858 26:43 - 29:32

858: Bite Work

Hillary Clinton, Disrespectfully Slip of the Tongue

During a televised interview with Matt Lauer, Hillary Clinton appeared to stumble over her words, leading some to believe she said "I disrespectfully point to" instead of "I just respectfully point to." Analysts debated whether the phrasing was a genuine slip of the tongue or a simple slurring of words. The context suggests she intended to use a standard polite transition.

Arab Winter
Episode 544 2:11:06 - 2:14:49

544: Arab Winter

Linguistic Slips, "Doing it TO the American People", Media Analysis

The hosts highlight a clip of a Democratic congressman who accidentally stated that President Obama would explain "what he's doing TO the American people" regarding Syria, rather than "FOR" or "TO" them about the conflict. They compare this to John McCain's earlier "facade" slip as a subconscious admission of the true nature of the policy.