Topic: Presidential Correspondence

3 chapters across the catalog

Climate Deaths
Episode 787 22:36 - 26:17

787: Climate Deaths

George H.W. Bush Speechwriting and Presidential Humor

A former speechwriter for George H.W. Bush describes the former president's refusal to use humor that belittled political opponents. This stands in contrast to modern presidents who use the White House Correspondents' Dinner to roast rivals. President Obama's appearance on Jerry Seinfeld's "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" is characterized as arrogant rather than funny.

No Anthrax For You!
Episode 117 17:21 - 18:12

117: No Anthrax For You!

White House Presidential Correspondence Email System

A listener known as ByteLaw received a personalized email from the White House regarding Second Amendment rights. The correspondence originated from a specific "WHPC" (White House Presidential Correspondent) address, suggesting a method for citizens to receive more than a standard automated reply from the executive branch.