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How can hot weather affect how we speak?

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A new study shows that politicians use shorter words and simpler phrases on warmer days. There's a growing interest in the ways heat affects our brains and behavior.

Kate Yoder, reporter with our editorial partner Grist, talks about the study with Here & Now's David Folkenflik.

This segment aired on June 19, 2024.

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