A Word In Your Ear: What Words Can You Do Without?

A Word In Your Ear: What Words Can You Do Without?

April 13, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential need for reform in English spelling and punctuation, questioning the necessity of certain elements like the letter 'Z'.

There have been many attempts to simplify or reform English spelling, none of which succeeded, but is it time to get rid of some punctuation? Is the letter "Z" really necessary in a modern world?

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