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What role should governments play in regulating speech online?

Aug 24, 2018
"Many people ... trust these big tech companies frankly more than they do their politicians," Politico's chief technology correspondent says.
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Why you rarely hear the “I Have a Dream” speech in full

Jan 15, 2018
It’s common for commemorations of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to include excerpts from his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. But there’s good reason not to play it in full: The work in its entirety is copyrighted. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 

Obama's economy: How did he do?

Jan 10, 2017
In his farewell speech, Obama is likely to list the nation’s highs and lows.
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Clinton and Trump push back against trade deals

Jun 28, 2016
Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump spoke on trade and the economy.
Presumptive Republican candidate for President Donald Trump speaks to guests during a policy speech during a campaign stop at Alumisource on June 28, 2016 in Monessen, Pennsylvania. Trump continued to attack Hillary Clinton while delivering an economic policy speech targeting globalization and free trade.
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Obama isn't fazed by buzzer, gives long speech anyway

Nov 30, 2015
President Obama went way over his time limit but didn't seem to care.

Mario Cuomo: He was a powerful, poetic speaker

Jan 2, 2015
Cuomo's 1984 "Two Cities" speech has influenced politicians of all stripes.

What's the value of good public speaking?

Sep 6, 2012
Speech coaches say effective presentation is key to getting ahead in business.

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Soaring rhetoric: 2012 commencement addresses

Jun 8, 2012
With graduation in the air, here's a sampling of inspiring commencement speeches of 2012 featured in today's show.

The Spotify Speech-o-Matic

Feb 10, 2012
Voilà! A brilliant presidential campaign speech, constructed from nothing but titles of songs from President Obama's own Spotify playlist.