Whew! A Way with Words is back
I got the news about the one-time KPBS show A Way with Words last night at a party. My source, who I shall let remain anonymous, said the Words crew had started an independent production company and would be broadcasting in San Diego and other states just as they had before the cancellation notice they received in August.
It turns out my hot little tip isn’t so hot. Associate editor Kelly Davis got notice from one of the word-wise hosts this morning. The e-mail is below:
Kelly,
We just sent this email blast out this morning. It’s good news!
Cheers,
Grant Barrett
Co-host, “A Way with Words”
http://waywordradio.org
words@waywordradio.org
We’ve been a little quiet because we didn’t want to start making a
fire before the logs were stacked, but the news can now be told: “A
Way with Words” is alive!
That’s right: the show will continue, new episodes are already in
production, and they’ll air just as they always have in San Diego and
all across the country.
Read here about our new production company and our plans:
http://www.waywordradio.org/continues/
Read the full press release here.
Thanks to all of you who wrote letters of support or made phone calls
asking for the show’s return: you made a big difference. You made it
plain that you care about language, you care about good radio, and
you care about having a place to enjoy them together. Especially if
you can vent your peeves. 
By the way, be sure to listen to our most recent podcasts. In the
last few weeks, we’ve had one about what people mean when they say
“this Friday” or “next week,” one about the winner of our collective
noun contest, and one about the expression “buffet flats.”
Also, our discussion forum is as active as ever and we’ve got plans
for more book give-aways:
http://www.waywordradio.org/forum/
With all of our thanks,
Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett
Co-hosts, “A Way with Words”
http://waywordradio.org
words@waywordradio.org
Call or write with your language questions 24 hours a day:
(877) WAY–WORD
(877) 929-9673
words@waywordradio.org
Hey now, Kinsee – don’t feel bad! It’s STILL a hot tip!
Grant and I are so very psyched to start a new season of “A Way with Words,” and so very grateful to our San Diego listeners for their support. THANK YOU!