The Mary Jo Pehl Show Welcomes Etymologist Ari Hoptman

Mary Jo & Chris are joined by etymologist Ari Hoptman, lecturer at the University of Minnesota with a PhD in German linguistics, to respond to their biggest grammatical pet peeves, and to answer viewers’ questions about the English language and all of its flaws. Plus: viewers vote to decide the next movie for Movie Jo Night as well as the theme for next month’s Mary Jo Pehl Show! Recorded live April 29, 2025.