About this episode
The episode discusses the elements that differentiate a good speech from a bad one, particularly in the context of King Charles' recent address to Congress.
King Charles’ address to Congress this week landed at a delicate moment in UK‑US relations - a relationship that’s close, occasionally strained, and shaped as much by tone and symbolism as by policy. The speech was widely seen as an attempt to strike the right balance, and it raises an interesting question: what actually makes a speech work? Joining Pat to discuss is Derek Mooney, a former ministerial adviser and speechwriter.
People in this episode
Host: Pat Kenny
Guest: Derek Mooney
Topics covered
- speechwriting
- public speaking
- UK-US relations
- communication
- political speeches
Keywords
- speech
- communication
- King Charles
- Congress
- public speaking
- UK-US relations
- Derek Mooney
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Newstalk
Places: UK, US
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