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Word Matters

Word Matters

By: Merriam-Webster New England Public Media
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Word Matters is a show for readers, writers, and anyone who's curious about the English language. Join Merriam-Webster editors as they challenge supposed grammar rules, reveal the surprising origins behind words, tackle common questions, and generally geek out about the beautiful nightmare that is our language.

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Episodes
  • An Interview with John Morse, Part 3

    An Interview with John Morse, Part 3
    Jul 15 2025

    Part three of a three-part interview with John Morse, former president and publisher of Merriam-Webster

    Hosted by Emily Brewster and Peter Sokolowski.

    Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media, with much gratitude to John Voci.

    Transcript available here.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    48 mins
  • An Interview with John Morse, Part 2

    An Interview with John Morse, Part 2
    Jul 11 2025

    Part two of a three-part interview with John Morse, former president and publisher of Merriam-Webster

    Hosted by Emily Brewster and Peter Sokolowski.

    Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media, with much gratitude to John Voci.

    Transcript available here.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    47 mins
  • An Interview with John Morse, Part 1

    An Interview with John Morse, Part 1
    Jul 10 2025

    Part one of a three-part interview with John Morse, former president and publisher of Merriam-Webster

    Hosted by Emily Brewster and Peter Sokolowski.

    Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media, with much gratitude to John Voci.

    Transcript available here.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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