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A Word on Words

#keepreading | Mary Laura Philpott | NPT

A WORD ON WORDS, Nashville Public Television’s Emmy Award-winning reboot of its classic series, is a collection of three-minute interviews about books and other literary topics. Filmed in locations around Middle Tennessee, the series continues a tradition established by legendary journalist John Seigenthaler for more than 40 years.

#keepreading | Mary Laura Philpott | NPT

Season 6 Episode 16 | 3m 2s | CC

Dear fans of A Word on Words, we have some news. Mary Laura Philpott, who along with J.T. Ellison has hosted the series for five seasons, is leaving the show. We’ll have news about the new co-host soon. For now, enjoy this special edition of "A Word on Words" in which Mary Laura is interviewed by J.T. about her favorite, most challenging and most memorable interviews.

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