Oct 28th, 2008 · Barack Obama is known for his oratory and his ability to transport a crowd with his words. These days, however, he's using a teleprompter and all the material he needs to make an argument for change is ripped straight from the headlines.
Mar 8th, 2008 · Hot dogs at the White House, a kazoo rendition of "Hail to the Chief" and a failed teleprompter. All figured in Sen. John McCain's week as he continued down the campaign trail after clinching enough delegates for the Republican presidential nomination.
Aug 21st, 2004 · There's a lot of speechifying going on these days, with President Bush and Sen. John Kerry traveling around making their stump speeches. Has it always been this way? NPR's Scott Simon asks Weekend Edition classics commentator Elaine Fantham what oratory was like in the days before teleprompters.