TagProvidence, Rhode Island

Shantytown Names

Grant talks about the surprising beauty to be found in, of all things, the names of shantytowns. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Shantytown Names” You’re listening to A Way with Words. I’m Martha Barnette. And I’m Grant Barrett...

Hat-Catcher

This week’s Slang This! contestant, a comic-book illustrator from Providence, R.I., tries to guess the meaning of the expressions “hat-catcher” and “to go shucks.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Hat-Catcher” You’re listening to A...