EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 11 MIN
Are people talking less? Kansas City researcher finds we've lost 338 spoken words per day
from Up To Date · host KCUR Studios
A new study from the University of Missouri-Kansas City reveals that people are actually speaking fewer words each day — and the loss is even greater among people under 25 years old. But engaging in small, everyday conversations can help strengthen connections and improve communication skills over time.
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