Wayword, Inc.

A Way with Words is an upbeat and lively hour-long public radio show about language examined through history, culture, and family. Co-hosts Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett talk with callers from around the world about slang, grammar, old sayings, word origins, regional dialects, family expressions, and speaking and writing well. They settle disputes, play word quizzes, and discuss language news and controversies. The show is heard by more than a quarter-million listeners each week over the air and by podcast.

The show is independently produced by Wayword, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its mission is to promote lifelong learning and better human understanding, and to change the way people think about language. The nonprofit partners with individuals and organizations which share its mission.