<p>The boys drink and review Old Fezziwig Ale from Sam Adams, then ask why English isn&#39;t the official language of the United States. </p><p>Most countries have an official language. About 20 percent don&#39;t. What&#39;s the reason for the difference? </p><p>Generally speaking, a country needs a common culture, and a common culture usually requires a common language. </p><p>Language is the deepest carrier of culture -- via idioms, jokes, and so on. The common language frames the way people interpret reality. </p><p>Do we want to have a common culture in our country or not? </p><p>What happens when you don&#39;t have a common language? It obviously works sometimes. Switzerland seems to do fine with multiple languages. But in other cases, the lack of a common language can breed suspicion and distrust. </p><p>What is the barrier to declaring English the official language? </p><p><br></p><p>📬 Send us your thoughts: [email protected] </p><p>🌐 More episodes: pigweedandcrowhill.com</p><p>👍 Like, subscribe, and tell a friend</p>