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Have you ever known someone who distracted you with their stories so much that you forgot what you were thinking? In this episode we cover one of Trump's most persuasive stories yet, and discuss:

Have noticed how politicians tend to frame their opponents in black and white terms? In this episode we break down Trump's first rally after the pandemic hit, in Tulsa, where he has some choice words for Biden and AOC.

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What happens when someone uses random events in the world to construct the idea that it was all a predestined, blessed occurrence? Ronald Reagan tells us about the things that are happening in his world, that must have been predestined, in his 1981 inaugural address.

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When Ronald Reagan appeared on the scene after Jimmy Carter's one-term presidency, the American people had an adjustment period to make. Listen as Reagan sells us his vision but also distinguishes himself from the policies of the past.

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What happens when a powerful, seasoned debater comes up against a fiery young upstart? Joe Biden and Paul Ryan go at it on issues of entitlements, taxes, and war.

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How have Joe Biden's debating tactics changed over the years, and what has made him persuasive in the eyes of his supporters? In the 2012 VP debates with Paul Ryan, he dominated the airtime and played up to the sympathies of the moderator.

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Have you ever wondered how to make your speaking sound like the most persuasive politicians? Listen to how Bill Clinton in his second term creates an inspirational feeling among the audience, while alluding to policy points.

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Has American built bonds with nations that were once our adversaries? Our look backward to Bill Clinton's second inaugural address gives in an insight into politics and consciousness at the time, and how his message was catered to a centrist audience.

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Our fascinating conversation continues! We break down one of Obama's most pivotal and influential speeches of all time with our guest, Tracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting, the author of The Speech: Race and Barack Obama's "A More Perfect Union."

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Don't miss one of our best episodes yet! We break down one of Obama's most pivotal and influential speeches of all time with our guest, Tracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting, the author of The Speech: Race and Barack Obama's "A More Perfect Union."

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Have you ever seen a politician confuse the reporters so much they can't even remember what question they wanted to ask? Listen to Gov. Cuomo as he artfully spins away from questions that the reporters ask him, leading you to see why he has been so popular in recent weeks.

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What happens when Donald Trump's great economy starts to dive? Joe Biden goes on the attack to point out the President's shortcomings and what they should do instead.

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What happens when motivation fails to quell deep fears and when people are losing their minds? Trump's evening address gives us a persuasive example of why big picture thinking doesn't always work.

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How do you make politics personal? Have you ever known a politician that truly appealed directly to you? In this episode we listen to how Bernie Sanders captures strong rapport with his audience.

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How do politicians give hope for their ideas but stay away from the specifics that might ensnare them? We listen to Bernie Sanders in his Nevada rally as he riles up the crowd, pumping them full of energy for the fight to come.

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What makes even controversy-prone politicians sound regal and full of hope? We break down the techniques of speechwriters in Trump's latest State of the Union address in this episode.

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Have you ever felt alienated by politics, or like you don't belong? Pete Buttigieg has a message for you. We cover his victory speech in Iowa in this fascinating look at how to frame liberal ideas.

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Is impeachment going to destroy the institution of the presidency? We break down some listener questions along with a Republican news conference in his exciting episode.

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When it comes to the trial of the highest office of the land, will the American people get a fair trial? Listen as master persuaders use direction of attention to convince you of the right decision, or the wrong one.

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