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Do you say 'wash' or 'warsh?' Here's where the pronunciation comes from

NPR News · May 6, 2026, 9:00 AM

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

Trump's nominee for the Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, has dominated headlines for weeks. For some, his surname is a reminder of a disappearing accent in South Midland America.

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