Episode 83 • • 10:30 - 14:00
83: One Too Many Clips
Barack Obama Press Conference, Teleprompter Usage, and Media Orchestration
President Barack Obama's second televised press conference is analyzed for its high level of orchestration and the use of a central teleprompter. The hosts discuss the "TOTUS" (Teleprompter of the United States) meme and observe that reporters appeared to be wearing earpieces (IFBs) to coordinate the questioning. Observations are made about the President's comfort level with the new central prompter positioning compared to previous setups.