In this week’s episode, we took on the mystery of the “Boston movie”—a cinematic subgenre whose appeal is closely tied to the distinctive Boston accent. We invited Boston University linguist Dr.

Accents are part of who people are. They carry history, identity, and pride. From the deep drawls of the American South to ...

Everyone knows first impressions are important—and we don’t just make them based on sight. Beyond a chic outfit and well-coiffed hair, how a person sounds can also be a big factor when forming an ...