The recipe for a great political speech, and why applause lines hurt democracy
Political speeches are now punctuated by grand applause and pregnant pauses. While dramatic effect might help drive home a point, Boyd argues that we're losing the art of thoughtfulness in exchange for grandstanding and cheers. Boyd Matheson,Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political news and current events, providing higher ground for today's discussions. Listen weekdays 11 am to noon at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online at KSLNewsradio.com, or on the app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.