In newsrooms, there are constant debates over how journalists should use certain words. We're pulling back the curtain to provide some transparency on the words you hear — or don't hear — from NPR.

Words carry a mysterious power. A poorly chosen phrase can destroy a relationship in an instant. The mere absence of words can slowly erode a once-close friendship. Just a few words of encouragement ...

The tiniest quirks in our speech can change how we’re perceived. But, um, filler words aren’t the villains they’re made out to be. They’re, you know, working behind the scenes. “We group them all ...

When you’re in the process of interviewing, one of the questions you’re certain to get is, “Tell me about yourself.” While interviewers will make the inquiry in various forms, it will be a go-to that ...

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Words are to journalists what calories are to athletes: Language is the primary fuel that powers storytelling. When professional athletes eat junk, their performance suffers and their fans are ...