A Way with Words

A Way with Words A Way with Words is a lively radio program and podcast about language! Join us! Its mission is to change the way you think about language.
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A Way with Words is a fun and funny public radio program and podcast about language examined through history, culture, and family. The program is heard by broadcast and podcast across the United States and around the world by more than a half-million listeners each week. It's produced by Wayword, Inc., a nonprofit whose mission is to promote lifelong learning, better human communication, and the v

alue of a thing well-said or well-written. Call or write with your language questions at any time: (877) 929-9673 (toll-free in the US and Canada) or just email us: [email protected].

If you're feeling Weltschmerz or you have the botts, the only solution is to listen to the latest new episode! https://w...
11/30/2025

If you're feeling Weltschmerz or you have the botts, the only solution is to listen to the latest new episode! https://waywordradio.org/drop-in-the-bucket/ We know it's only one hair from nine oxen but add oil! Maybe it won't turn off cold this week!

Whippoorwills, bob whites, and chickadees. How do we decide the names of birds and what to call their calls? https://way...
11/17/2025

Whippoorwills, bob whites, and chickadees. How do we decide the names of birds and what to call their calls? https://waywordradio.org/no-bones/ And lots more in the latest new episode.

Fetch yourself 100 feet of chow line, then check out this new episode: https://waywordradio.org/chow-line/ An ambidextro...
10/27/2025

Fetch yourself 100 feet of chow line, then check out this new episode: https://waywordradio.org/chow-line/ An ambidextrous multilngual and author-coined names and much more…

You're the last suck of the mango, the last Coke in the desert, the last beer in the stadium! https://waywordradio.org/b...
10/19/2025

You're the last suck of the mango, the last Coke in the desert, the last beer in the stadium! https://waywordradio.org/big-as-a-breadbox/ Those compliments and more in our latest new episode. Come dilly-dally with us!

If you want the inside scoop to Bad Bunny's lingo, there is a book! Grant says it's excellent.
10/06/2025

If you want the inside scoop to Bad Bunny's lingo, there is a book! Grant says it's excellent.

Puerto Rican lexicographer Maia Sherwood Droz has put together a dictionary that breaks down the references Bad Bunny uses.

It's all in a dezzick! A new episode of public radio's lively language show: https://waywordradio.org/brass-tacks/ Tons ...
09/29/2025

It's all in a dezzick! A new episode of public radio's lively language show: https://waywordradio.org/brass-tacks/ Tons of great callers, new language, old language, and the Cinema Synonym Sequels word game.

We talk about the names behind pasta shapes with Chris Kimball of Milk Street!
09/27/2025

We talk about the names behind pasta shapes with Chris Kimball of Milk Street!

Bon Appétit columnist Maggie Hennessy helps us navigate the new rules of dining out.

800 Years of English Handwriting
09/26/2025

800 Years of English Handwriting

Google Arts & Culture features content from over 2000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world's treasures online.

We had a blast at the KPBS San Diego Book Festival yesterday at the University of San Diego! Thanks to everyone who came...
08/24/2025

We had a blast at the KPBS San Diego Book Festival yesterday at the University of San Diego! Thanks to everyone who came out to hear and see us, and to the organizers for such a fulfilling event.

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