No, Merriam-Webster Isn't Gaslighting You

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 30, 2022

Merriam-Webster has named 'gaslighting' its word of 2022. Its a term that has permeated various discourses. Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster's Editor at Large, explains the choice, and listeners tell us how they use the word.

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