Michelle Obama’s adroitness as a broadcaster was more than demonstrated in her contribution to the online Democratic Convention on 18 August, but anybody needing more evidence should listen to the way she never rambles once during her podcast.
In the first episode she talks to her husband at what you feel certain is the kitchen table – such is their relaxedness – and yet she’s always studio-ishly steering the discussion to hit marks like an experienced presenter conscious of the clock, which I guess she is. All those committees she’ll have headed as First Lady, and years before as a lawyer. Time costs.
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