How authentic are the Southern accents on 'The White Lotus?'

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Max’s hit murder mystery series, The White Lotus, has returned for a third season – and North Carolinians have found their Southern drawls prominently featured – but how authentic are the actors’ portrayals of Chapel Hill and Durham accents? We consult a local sociolinguist for answers.

Guest:

Walt Wolfram, William C. Friday Distinguished University Professor of English at North Carolina State University and the director of the North Carolina Language and Life Project

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