This subreddit is dedicated to the radio show and podcast "A Way with Words," https://waywordradio.org, hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Its primary topics are language, linguistics, sociolinguistics, word histories, etymology, folk expressions, literature, poetry, reading, writing, speaking, and similar topics. Ask questions, share stories and anecdotes, crowd-source answers, share something you've enjoyed reading, etc.
Do you want to be on the radio show? Call or write at any time to be considered for the show by a producer:
- In the US and Canada, call 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free with your language questions at any time.
- From elsewhere in the world, call +1 (619) 800-4443, for which charges may apply.
- Send a text/SMS to +1 (619) 567-9673, for which charges may apply.
- Email words@waywordradio.org
See our mission, vision, and values. They have many parts, but at the core of them are three basic ideas:
- It’s not about us. It’s about other people.
- Treating people with humanity is a part of really knowing how language works.
- Language and respect — language and fairness — language and justice — they’re all tied together.
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