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Helen Zaltzman
The Allusionist
Adventures in language with Helen Zaltzman. TheAllusionist.org
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4.8 stars from 5,254 ratings
Shame. Was good..
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“Funny how she could see through linguistic tactics until the gender nonsense began. Then suddenly all of that was legit and we were wrong for not believing it straight away.
Either she knows one and feels bound, or she’s an idiot….or both.”
sluggerty via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/25/24
Amazing
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“Thanks Helen for an amazing podcast, I love each episode and the learning journey you take us on- always fun and compelling. You’ve also introduced me to lots of issues and experiences I did not previously have awareness of and am glad to know and support.”
Mary Time via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
11/07/24
Good when on topic
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“Well presented and clever. But if you are not into liberal ideology you may find a number of the episodes preachy and tedious. Worth a subscription but be prepared to delete about 20% of the offerings.”
Leeta_Sum1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/24
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