Why humor matters in a speech: 2011 SOTU edition

NPR, one of the biggest news outlets in the nation, asked 4000 listeners to respond to the 2011 State of the Union address. Here's what they got back, in word cloud version:  The discussion: "Why is "salmon" so big? As The Two-Way explains, NPR's Facebook followers were referring to one of the night's humorous momentsContinue reading “Why humor matters in a speech: 2011 SOTU edition”

What will Obama say about climate in tonight’s speech?

What will, if anything, President Obama say about climate in the State of the Union address? John Kerry, the de facto leader on the issue in the Senate, told The Hill that he expects President Obama to embrace "major initiatives" on climate in tonight's State of the Union address.   Carol Browner, former director ofContinue reading “What will Obama say about climate in tonight’s speech?”