A Way With Words
Public radio's lively language call-in show! Talk about favorite expressions, odd turns of phrase, old and new words, word origins, grammar disputes, style questions, word puzzles and quizzes--anything language-related.
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An Urgent Need from A Way with Words
Thank you for helping to raise $75,000 before 11:59 PM, ...
Thank you for helping to raise $75,000 before 11:59 PM, December 31st.
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Buckle Down - 15 December 2014
'Tis the season for book recommendations!
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Curse of Knowledge
I smell a mouse.
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Polyglot Problems (Rebroadcast) - 1 December 2014
The many meanings of dope.
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Ride the Merry Go Round (Rebroadcast) - 24 November 2014
What's the word for a female octopus?
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Bouncy House of Language (Rebroadcast) - 17 November 2014
Why do we put food in jars but call it ...
Why do we put food in jars but call it canning?
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An Ear For Wine - 10 November 2014
Creative communication in a noisy world!
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Electric Hootenanny - 3 November 2014
Where have all the quips on bathroom stalls gone?
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Do Me a Solid - 27 October 2014
What's in your spice rack?
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Hell's Bells - 20 October 2014
What's the best way to use a thesaurus?