Topic: Irregardless

2 chapters across the catalog

Hairy Legs
Episode 1290 1:03:25 - 1:06:48

1290: Hairy Legs

Merriam-Webster, Irregardless Definition, Dictionary Copyrights

The evolution of the word "irregardless" in modern dictionaries is discussed following a clip of Megyn Kelly using the term. While Merriam-Webster now recognizes it as a word due to 200 years of usage, the Oxford English Dictionary still advises against its use by "careful users." The segment also touches on the fact that dictionaries are copyrighted works, requiring each publisher to write unique definitions.

Kalette
Episode 712 1:28:02 - 1:29:47

712: Kalette

Megyn Kelly, Irregardless, and Interview Patience

The hosts mock Megyn Kelly for using the non-standard word "irregardless" during her coverage of Rand Paul. They observe that Paul appeared to lose his patience during the interview due to Kelly's aggressive questioning style. The segment focuses on the optics of the Fox News exchange and the perceived sexism in the subsequent media analysis.