In the season finale of HearSay, we discuss the language moments that defined politics, culture, and business in 2024 and what they might mean for 2025.
The Language Moments of 2024

In the season finale of HearSay, we discuss the language moments that defined politics, culture, and business in 2024 and what they might mean for 2025.
Language changes the way we feel, the way we remember things, and the way we view the world. And 2024 was packed with them: language moments that jumped out in our public conversation, making us laugh, cringe, think, and learn. And we’ve captured the best of them.
These are Language Moments that change the way we feel, the way we remember things, and the way we view the world. From “door plugs” to “demure”… from the “blue screen of death” to the “path of totality”… these are our Top Language Moments from 2024. Enjoy!
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