Dr. Wolfgang Mieder is a professor of German and Folklore at the University of Vermont, and one of the world's leading experts on proverbs. In this episode of Mudseason we sit down with him and talk about proverbial language in American politics... from Abraham Lincoln to the most recent democratic debates. Produced and edited by Eliza Giles.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

SHORTCUT: Spread Fred

Welcome to Mudseason. Join us as we 'cut through the mud' to bring you stories supported by original research. This podcast is brought to you by the Center for Research on Vermont, a cross-discipline group of scholars that focuses on providing original knowledge to the world&nbsp;through examining the state's social, economic, cultural and physical environment.&nbsp;The Center covers issues and stories about the state of Vermont, or produced by scholars based in Vermont. Episodes are created and produced by students at the University of Vermont, so you'll hear a new voice each time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.