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The hosts highlight the sudden, repetitive use of the word "cadence" by White House officials when describing President Biden's COVID-19 testing schedule. They analyze dictionary definitions to determine why the administration has pivoted away from the word "schedule."
Early Show Dynamics, Cultural Misunderstandings and Linguistic Bluntness
The hosts reflect on the early years of their partnership, characterized by technical delays on Skype and frequent interpersonal friction. They examine how Dutch linguistic patterns and flat intonations can be misinterpreted as rudeness or sarcasm by Americans. An archival clip from 2009 illustrates an awkward exchange regarding hot chilies and professional "foodies."
John Dvorak identifies a specific linguistic pattern among Hillary Clinton supporters and staff, characterized by frequent use of "um," "uh," and "you know." He suggests this cadence is a marker of the Clinton political milieu. The hosts observe these speech patterns in several speakers from the Netroots event.
