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On being a Boston Brahmin with R.J. Lyman

On being a Boston Brahmin with R.J. Lyman

Update: 2024-12-11

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Just don't call him that! In this week's episode, we're talking to lawyer, father, Bostonian and — according to some — Boston Brahmin, R.J. Lyman. He teaches us about the origins of the term, its place in local culture, its institutions, the accent, and the values that the caste espouses.

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On being a Boston Brahmin with R.J. Lyman

On being a Boston Brahmin with R.J. Lyman

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