language and the law – The Vocal Fries Pod

Language Oppression in Tibet

Posted on February 5, 2026February 3, 2026 by vocalfriespod

[Listen on buzzsrpout] Carrie and Megan talk with Dr Gerald Roche, Lecturer in the Department of Languages and Cultures at La Trobe University, about his new book, The Politics of Language Oppression in Tibet, language oppression, solidarity, China and Tibet. LSA's response to the EO on English as the Official Language of the US Support … Continue reading Language Oppression in Tibet →

Fear and Loathing in Politics and Academia

Posted on January 27, 2026 by vocalfriespod

Megan Figueroa: Hi. Welcome to the Vocal Fries podcast, the podcast about linguistic discrimination. Carrie Gillon: I'm Carrie Gillon. Megan: And I'm Megan Figueroa, and I'm upright at my computer. Carrie: Oh, boy. The worst has arrived. Again. Megan: Yeah. Again. I know. I remember when he was in office last time, people had commented … Continue reading Fear and Loathing in Politics and Academia →

Linguistic Injustice Transcript

Posted on March 22, 2020August 9, 2021 by vocalfriespod

https://radiopublic.com/the-vocal-fries-GOoXdO/s1!313a0 Carrie Gillon: Hi, and welcome to the Vocal Fries podcast, the podcast about linguistic discrimination. Megan Figueroa: I’m Megan Figueroa. Carrie Gillon: I’m Carrie Gillon. We went to a grocery store yesterday and I have never, ever been that anxious before in my entire life – and I used to be pretty constantly anxious. … Continue reading Linguistic Injustice Transcript →