7 chapters across the catalog
A report from Deutsche Welle regarding explosions in Kiev featured a correspondent with a distinct stammer and phrasing. The segment includes a critique of the reporter's delivery and a brief discussion on incorporating similar vocal patterns into comedic impressions on the show.
An analysis of speech patterns among New York Times reporters and television hosts highlights frequent stammers and stutters during broadcasts. The critique suggests these verbal tics occur when speakers are processing information or potentially being untruthful. Specific focus is placed on a host's verbal struggle while discussing presidential falsehoods.
A student at the University of Massachusetts submitted a paper analyzing the gender roles and power dynamics between the two male hosts of No Agenda. The hosts deconstruct the analysis, arguing that their interactions are a form of "performance art" and "improv" rather than traditional social behavior.
Speech Patterns and Bob Newhart's Influence on Stammering
A personal observation regarding speech habits leads to a discussion about starting sentences with the word "no" and the physical mechanics of pronunciation. Reference is made to comedian Bob Newhart, whose endearing stammer influenced a relaxed attitude toward natural speech imperfections. The distinction between a stammer and a stutter is explored, with the former viewed as a unique trait for a broadcaster.
Obama Amazon Speech, Tennessee Politics, Stammering Analysis
President Obama's speech at an Amazon fulfillment center in Tennessee is analyzed for its "performative" nature. The president is criticized for using Amazon—a highly automated company—as a model for the working class. A specific instance of the president stammering while off-teleprompter is highlighted as he repeatedly uses the word "truth."
An audio clip of D.C. Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton features a severe stammering episode during a public statement. The hosts document the peculiar nature of the speech pattern, comparing it to other "stammering Democrats" they have tracked, and suggest it may be a sign of stress or deception.
Barack Obama, Tavis Smiley and Speech Patterns
President Barack Obama's speaking style is analyzed, specifically a recurring stammer when he is not using a teleprompter. This pattern is compared to PBS interviewer Tavis Smiley, suggesting it may be a "milieu characterization" picked up from specific social or professional circles. While Obama is noted for his humor and one-liners, his ad-libbed responses are criticized for lack of fluency.
