What the “Words of the Year” tell us about our culture
Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · Marcus B. Peter, Th.D. and Bill Schmitt
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Show Notes
Every year, the publishers of major dictionaries declare a “word of the year.” The words of the year for 2025 include “rage bait,” “slop” and “6-7” and reflect a lot about our internet-driven society. We talk more about it with Bill Schmitt.
Further Reading
Words of the Year: Defining Our Loss of Definitude
Guest Info
Bill Schmitt is a Catholic journalist, blogging for Father Robert Spitzer’s Magis Center for Reason and Faith, and reporting for diocesan newspapers in New York State. He holds a BA from Fordham University and an MPA from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, plus a certificate in theological studies from Georgetown. He served on the communications staff at the University of Notre Dame for 15 years. Since 2022, he has published commentaries called “Phronesis in Pieces” on Substack.com, analyzing subjects at the intersection of faith, public affairs, culture, and news media.
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