The World in Words

FAIN: TR-254023-17

Public Radio International (Minneapolis, MN 55401-2097)
Patrick Cox (Project Director: August 2016 to October 2025)

PRI is seeking renewed support for The World in Words, our distinctive online and on-air feature focused on entertaining and informative stories of language around the globe. NEH funding would support 26 original podcasts (15-30 minutes in length) examining a broad range of language-related topics, along with 26 related shorter segments (3-7 minutes) to be broadcast within the award-winning daily global news program, PRI’s The World. In addition, NEH funding will support The World in Words’ expanding online presence, multimedia content including 6 short videos, and a live event, all designed to encourage greater listener engagement, interactivity, and social media sharing.