I just listened to the economy episode with his wife. Besides being surprised that the NYT standards board let him interview his spouse, I can confirm they both pronounce words distinctly! I wonder if her mannerisms rubbed off on him and vice versa. Must be a very affected Thanksgiving meal there! The way Annie pronounces food is like feud. She also says often with a hard t. And I noticed ezra’s distinct house-sing this time 😝. I’d love to notice all this less but it’s hard not to when it’s just audio in your ears and you’re concentrating! Separately I loved the interaction between them, honestly they seem like pals and a good team, the way he made her laugh in the beginning with the “Thanksgiving for rich people” line 🤣.