Merriam-Webster: Podiums and lecterns are the same thing

Grammar geeks and word nerds have new fuel for their righteous fires.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary has stated, for the record, that podium and lectern can be used interchangeably, in its opinion.

Twitter users, however, are not in unanimous agreement on that topic.

We’ll open the mic up to you, readers: What’s your opinion on the matter?

(Notice we’re not inviting you to podiums or lecterns ... )