Topic: Convention Speech

3 chapters across the catalog

Kaine & Unable
Episode 845

845: Kaine & Unable

Donald Trump Republican National Convention Speech Overview

Donald Trump delivered a lengthy acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention on July 24, 2016. The address lasted approximately one hour and 15 minutes, intentionally extending into the 10:00 PM news hour to maximize primetime television exposure. Initial reactions focused on the strategic timing and the high volume of audience applause during the broadcast.

Kaine & Unable
Episode 845 41:03 - 43:37

845: Kaine & Unable

LGBTQ Protection and Evangelical Support

In a departure from traditional Republican rhetoric, Donald Trump pledged to protect LGBTQ citizens from "hateful foreign ideologies," a reference to the Pulse nightclub shooting. The inclusion of the "Q" in the acronym was noted as a late addition to the script. Trump also expressed contrition and gratitude for the support he received from the evangelical community during his address.

Dr. Watson I presume?
Episode 279 52:20 - 57:09

279: Dr. Watson I presume?

Budapest Convention, Hate Speech and Xenophobia Definitions

The Budapest Convention on Cybercrime includes protocols that criminalize "insulting publicly" through a computer system based on race, religion, or national origin. The treaty also forbids the "gross minimization" of specific historical events or groups. The definition of xenophobia—an irrational dislike of people from other countries—is discussed as being overly broad and a threat to online freedom of speech.