3 chapters across the catalog
Chelsea Clinton, Hillary Clinton Cadence, Robotic Speeches
The hosts critique Chelsea Clinton's DNC speech, describing it as robotic and potentially influenced by anti-anxiety medication. An audio mix is played to demonstrate that Hillary Clinton uses an identical, rehearsed cadence across different interviews and speeches. They argue this consistency suggests a lack of authenticity.
Barack Obama, Iraq Strategy, Speech Cadence Analysis
An analysis of President Obama's speech on Iraq reveals a highly precise, rhythmic cadence designed for emotional impact. While the President stated that U.S. forces will not have a "combat mission," the hosts argue that "advisors" on the ground are effectively engaged in combat. The strategy relies on air power and equipping local partners to fight ISIL.
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.
