Abstract
As technology advances, the number of platforms available for accessing information continues to grow. This study examines the forms and functions of euphemisms in an informational platform, specifically a podcast. This research is analyzed by identifying the form of euphemism based on Warren (1992) and the function of euphemism by Burridge (2012). This research uses descriptive qualitative methods to get the results. This research found that metaphor is a form that is often used at 44%. Followed by understatements at 20%. Other forms such as compounding, particularizations, implications, overstatement, acronyms and loan word are below 5%. For the function, the most commonly found is protective 37%, followed by provocative 23%. However, other euphemism functions are below 15%. The findings conclude the importance of euphemisms in shaping discourse on sensitive topics such as politics and race. Euphemisms serve as a strategic tool in communication, allowing speakers to discuss controversial topics in a more acceptable manner. Future research could explore the role of euphemisms in other podcast genres or media platforms to gain a broader understanding of their impact on public discourse.