“The more we are talking about words, the better.”
Over the years, I have had the pleasure of doing scores of media interviews, a good many of them on the topic of the Word of the Year.
Already among my favorites is my most recent—on Lexis, a UK podcast about language and linguistics geared towards young adult students studying what is known as A Level English Language and their teachers. Anyone, though, interested in the subject area will love the show.
Hosts Dan Clayton and Raj Rana and I had an engaging and wide-ranging conversation on the Word of the Year phenomenon. We discussed how dictionaries choose them, what makes for a good or bad choice, what they reveal about our culture and humanity, notable 2025 selections so far, why I personally chose fascism this year, and much more.
I greatly enjoyed talking to Dan and Raj. I think you will enjoy listening. Check out the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, or Overcast—and consider adding Lexis to your regular podcast diet!
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