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How social media has changed the way we speak

09:08

January 29, 2026

The Endless Thread team talks with author Adam Aleksic about how social media and algorithms are changing language.

Amory Sivertson and Ben Brock Johnson report.

This segment aired on January 29, 2026.

Amory Sivertson Host and Senior Producer, Podcasts

Amory Sivertson is a senior producer for podcasts and the co-host of Endless Thread.

Ben Brock Johnson Director, Digital Audio

Ben Brock Johnson is the director of digital audio at WBUR and co-host of the podcast, Endless Thread.

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