S1 E23: The Magical Properties of Language (Crosswise 30) November 22, 2020 - 0 minute read This episode’s primary text is a George Carlin clip about euphemisms and how language is modified and shaped to achieve various ends. Drs. Oesch and Deen are joined by Professor of Communication Studies at Concordia University Irvine, Dr. David Schulz. Learn what makes a cuss word a “bad word” and other interesting functions of language. Facebook Twitter Email