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A Way with Words is an upbeat and lively show about language examined through culture, history, and family. Language debates, variations, and evolution, as well as new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, etymology, linguistics, regional dialects, word games, grammar, books, literature, writing, and more.
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A Way with Words

A Way with Words is an upbeat and lively show about language examined through culture, history, and family. Language debates, variations, and evolution, as well as new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, etymology, linguistics, regional dialects, word games, grammar, books, literature, writing, and more.

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Ethics experts see national security concern in Trump’s debt

Trump, according to his latest financial disclosure statement, reported that he had 14 loans on 12 properties.

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A Delaware judge denied the state GOP’s efforts to have expanded vote-by-mail provisions declared unconstitutional.

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Trump went even further than other uber-rich to shrink taxes

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6 years ago

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Why the Biden-Harris ticket needs Black Philadelphians

In 2020, the question in Philly is not whether the Democratic ticket will win the city, but by how much. One key group they have to convince? Black voters.

Air Date: September 28, 2020

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In this photo provided by the United Nations, Bob Loughman, prime minister of Vanuatu, speaks in a pre-recorded message which was played during the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at U.N. headquarters. (Manuel Elias/UN Photo via AP)
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At UN, nations urge overdue reckoning with colonial crimes

The message was: 'For those who think the word “colonialism” evokes a long-ago, no-longer-relevant era, think again.'

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
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Trump paid little in federal taxes, plus other takeaways from New York Times report

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6 years ago

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6 years ago

President Donald Trump
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Trump’s tax revelation could tarnish image that fueled rise

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6 years ago

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Trump and Biden debate Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know

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6 years ago

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6 years ago

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Presidential votes have been too close to call and even too close to count

The uncertainty of past U.S. elections may not offer an adequate model given the magnitude of this year's problems and Trump's determination to resist any adverse results.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
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NY Times: Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, 2017

Trump has fiercely guarded his tax filings, becoming the only president in modern times not to make them public.

6 years ago

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6 years ago

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