Topic: Coughing Fit

4 chapters across the catalog

Learn Russian!
Episode 933 5:44 - 10:01

933: Learn Russian!

Hillary Clinton Wellesley Commencement, Coughing Fit Incident

Hillary Clinton returned to her alma mater, Wellesley College, to deliver a commencement address marked by a recurring coughing fit that required medical assistance from aides. During the speech, Clinton reflected on her time as a student in 1969 and discussed her path from graduation to winning the popular vote in the 2016 presidential election.

Wall of Phlegm
Episode 865 38:07 - 40:22

865: Wall of Phlegm

Hillary Clinton Health, Phlegm and Vocal Strain

During a rally in Florida, Hillary Clinton appeared to struggle with vocal strain, which some observers linked to her ongoing "coughing" issues. The candidate was seen using lozenges and "powering through" a raspy voice while discussing her Methodist faith. The segment analyzes her vocal projection techniques used to overcome physical congestion during the campaign.

Bite Work
Episode 858 1:48 - 9:53

858: Bite Work

Hillary Clinton, Cleveland Coughing Fit and Health Speculation

Hillary Clinton experienced a prolonged coughing fit during a Labor Day campaign event in Cleveland, Ohio, which lasted over four minutes. The incident, which occurred while she was accompanied by Tim Kaine and Marsha Fudge, sparked intense media speculation regarding her physical health. Despite Clinton attributing the episode to seasonal allergies, weather reports indicated a low pollen count in Cleveland on that date.

Toilet Wars
Episode 800 15:48 - 24:39

800: Toilet Wars

Hillary Clinton Coughing Fit and CNN Coverage Discrepancy

Hillary Clinton experienced a prolonged coughing fit during a speech at a black cultural center in Harlem, which lasted several minutes. CNN reported that Clinton was "choked up" with emotion, but the hosts argue this was a deceptive framing of a physical health struggle. They examine the footage to highlight the severity of the bronchial episode and criticize the media for covering for her.